while natasha butler joins me now from brussels. natasha, it looks like ukraine's demands or being partially met with more weapons on their way. yes, that's right, britain and france, sir to nato member states that say that they will send more and missile defense systems are to ukraine as well as other weapons and ammunition. and that as to the pledges were ready made by germany by the united states. and by the netherlands, we've also had a little earlier today, or nato defense ministers from 14 or member states, including germany, a belgium and romania signing an agreement to jointly by a missile defense systems. at this stage, we don't know whether those would be for us to help her, their increase their domestic supplies. because of course, as they've been shipping off weapons to ukraine, some of their own or stocks are dwindling. whether they would be a for direct use in ukraine, but never the less is really shows nato's commitment to continue to support ukraine . it's something that we've heard over and again from the chief of nato, n. stuart and bergs. nato allies will be at with ukrain

let's go to natasha butler in brussel. natasha the us defense secretary lloyd austin, is currently holding a media briefing following that meeting. what will come out of it so far? nasa lloyd austin said he had gathered together 50 countries. this is part of this ukraine defense contact group, a group of 50 members that look at ways that they can best help and support ukraine . he says, look, the fact the world here shows that rule matter the right matter. he said that sovereignty matters. he said the contact group had a very interesting and to see very significant meeting. they looked at ways in which they can try and send more weapons to ukraine. that's one of the main reasons behind this group that was set up off the person's invasion of ukraine. me relatively a regularly one of the main types weapon we know that key one for missile defense systems. that's something that the modem is. let's give ukrainian president has asked for over and again and lloyd austin said he outlined some of the weapons that have been agreed. we know that germany is sending extra ad missile defense systems . t

we alliance remains a significant opposition force. natasha butler, al jazeera paris. meanwhile, here you case new chancellor as promised to fix public finances and went back britons economic credibility. after his predecessors, economic plans led to chaos. jeremy and says he will increase taxes and tighten control on public spending, tearing out more of last month, many budget string of unfunded tax cuts announced by quasi quire tang who was sacked on friday, cause turmoil and financial markets, and damaged confidence in the prime minister list trust andrew simmons has worn out from london aside from all a westminster plotting attempts to try to get less trust to resign. as prime minister, all political eyes are focused on the currency and debt markets. when they open on monday, they'll be a verdict to the view chancellor's promises. will he do what he says? he's certainly giving it a hard sell. we're going to have a, a very big ah, fiscal statement. a bit like a budget in which we get out the, the tax and spending plans for several years ahead. and that's going to be independent, ve

thank you for natasha. butler lie for say, in paris, still ahead on the program. japan says hello again to tories after 2 years of a revised and flies devastate parsa, venezuela, leaving home schools and businesses. ah, the skies are drawing in thailand, particularly central northern thailand and olden viet nam as the seasonal rain slowly come south as it should do with the sun. so that's the line to watch through . lose all. take you into vietnam and cambodia that will be where the real dam pulls up so that the could be anywhere and they offer. borneo has been the focus and that's true. also sudden sumatra and java and they're still there in the fray for the forecast north of this rapidly changing season at least to some places. for example, in a mongolia scene, it's 1st snow is gone straight from late summer into early winter, almost avoiding autumn altogether. this is the rather pretty picture that the air, the cold as a long way north. we're still talking double figures. numbers are, for example, but there's b

year's tournament in kata, nor tame since brazil, in 1962 as one, the trophy back to back as natasha butler reports from paris, france is 2018 woke up thick tree was celebrated loman hard by french football fans . now fronts are among the favorites to win the tournament again in ketta, the squad has yet to be revealed, bought it's likely to include 2 of the world's best attackers, killing and pappy, and carrying benzo map. oh, gang bins emptied again in the shop. john returned ben's about pretty much one, the champions league on his own with rem madrid, and killing him. but pay by singing p as g stays in a club. he knows it gets rid of any doubts and unless he was to be injured, he should be in good shape in katara the from steam as all to players. you need to have a great woke up. but the key will be whether they can play well together. holly, shoddy felt world. there's little doubt that a 3rd world cub. when for france, would sony inspire a whole new generation of for boys. at this, i'm at a club in paris, hoops a high for france, victory. oh, and i don't if would normal, but we love foot

but these protestors say they won't give up their fight until their demands are met. natasha butler, al jazeera paris, when people have held rallies and chillies capital santiago, to mark the 3rd anniversary of mass protests against inequality. in 2019, over a 1000000 people took to the streets to demand better health services, education and social welfare. a latin america and his hello senior min reports now from santiago the anniversary of the social uprising as it called here in chile that started on october. 19th of 2019 is underway. it's been authorized to take part along, afford kilometer route along this major thoroughfare. you see here, but already the protests of the water cannon rather. and the tear gas is being used quite generously the you can feel the, the, the tear gas in the air. there are tens of thousands of riot police deployed here already, and not too many protest hers, at least that we does fear of violence. in fact, something that's quite extraordinary is of the government has allowed the people of the capital not to co, but to leave home to leave work rather ea

let's go to natasha butler in brussels. she's covering this forest natasha. bring us up to date with what's happening there today. what are you expecting? well, the big question for nato defense ministers is how really they can best continue to support ukraine as this war. her continues to, to drag on if you like. now they will be meeting up for a special meeting of the ukraine, a contact defense group. this is a group that was set up at by the united states earlier this year. there are some 50 countries that are part of that group and they are looking very much. are they meeting regularly but regular basis to look and monitor what is happening in ukraine, and how nato members are can help forces in ukraine? this is force has been mainly through sending weapons and supplies. something the key was repeatedly asked for. just on monday, the ukrainian president followed him. is lensky made it very clear about his needs . he said that his number one priority was an air she'll for ukraine. he once more air defense miss our systems, we know we her there from the ins

while the discuss this hot bill, hamid isn't keith and natasha butler is at that meeting in brussels. natasha, let's start with you. it looks like ukraine's demands of being partially met, at least more weapons are on their way to ukraine. that's right. britain and frogs both both promising more and missile defense system for ukraine, as well as other weaponry and ammunition that adds to those pages, waiting made by germany, the netherlands and the united states. we've also had here at nato headquarters a bit earlier. nato defense ministers for 14 member states, including germany and belgium, signing a joint declaration to agree to jointly buy more and missile defense systems. not at this stage. we don't know whether that would be to replace some of the dwindling domestic stocks as they sent some of this weapon reach ukraine, or whether those would be to send directly to ukraine. but either way, what it does show is a real sense of commitment to try and support ukraine and also to also keep demands because, of course, flow to me as lensky. the crating president has been saying over th

but these protestors say they won't give up their fight until their demands are met. natasha butler, al jazeera, paris officials in nigeria. a warning more rain is predicted as communities across almost the entire country struggle to deal with the worst flooding in more than a decade or the 600 people have been killed. and 1300000 displaced. 33 of nigerian 36 states have been impacted. some communities have been cut off, making it difficult for a to be delivered, official se flood waters aren't expected to recede until the end of november. and the address has more from the n a go and buy else or state. one of the hardest hit areas. this is what i regular or safe street here in the capital of by yourself. it looks like flooded and with vehicles and people trying to wade through the water to get to their respective destinations. and you see the water here is stagnant, perfect breeding ground for breakfast, like mosquitoes. authorities are worried that in the next few days, there will see health emergencies because of the flooding. here in, by also state, the governor said the entire st

and natasha butler reporting in paris. thank you very much. at the head of the international monetary fund says that there's a 25 percent risk of a global recession, poorer countries will likely suffer the most in a downturn. that warning comes and came at the i met annual meeting as being held in washington dc. we cannot, we cannot possibly allow inflation to become an a runaway train bed for growth and bedford people. bed bed, especially for poor would be for poor people. at the i, m f also just released its regional economic outlet for africa just this hour. it's agreed to give kenya access to more than $235000000.00 and funds after a recent review. catherine soy is in the north of kenya. she tells us how locals are faring. despite the high cost of living. we are at a market in northern canyon area of calls to cannot and more people with that the cost of facing commodities has been going up. and this is something that has been happening across the country. so we have prices that have been tripled in the last year or so. so people here are s

a delicate balance that's not always clear cut. natasha butler al jazeera and to work belgium. or 23 passengers that were kidnapped from a tray more than 6 months ago. a noise uria have been released. all men use explosives to blow the train off its tracks and march. they open fire, killing a people. the kaduna stayed secure to kamisha, confirm that all hostages happened release, but would not say whether ransom had been paid. government officials blame the attack on the vocal, hurrah, mom's group. you and his warning that smolley is facing famine, as it suffers its worst. strauss and living memory, humanitarian chief mountain griffith is cooling on the international community to deliver aid immediately. hash um i have bought a ports it's been a prolonged drought in somalia. some of its regions haven't seen rain in 2 years. desperate for food, water and grazing for their cattle, thousands of people are fleeing their homes. walking long distances under the scorching sun were hammered. i my dear year and his family left their coastal city . the 60 year old says he had to walk mor

but these protestors say they won't give up their fight until their demands are met. natasha butler, al jazeera paris to the u. k. now, where british prime minister list trust is fighting to hold on to her job after being forced to make a major you turn on her economic policy. trust has apologized for going too far and too fast in her mini budget 3 weeks ago, which has now been all bit ditch by the new finance chief. jeremy hunt, shown a whole has more for waltham. sto, market in london. and about me now handed out. it's been just a few weeks since new prime minister is trust, promised low taxes and economic growth and absolute disaster wise for us to make this are those on the price of the pan. there is absolutely terrible. so the price of produce is gone for the roof, get any here. the transport fight is particularly anywhere about $200.00. so this lady that laurie, thank you very much. events have moved so fast in westminster that a new finance minister is now raising taxes and promising public sector cuts while the prime minister clings to her job. what i think of these other sha

but they'll also know that having done it before, they could do it again. natasha butler, al jazeera paris in mexico. thousands of gather to mark the day of the dead. 3 mexicans are honoring and celebrating lives of deceased loved ones with vigils and home made altars. a large parade is held with music, traditional customs out food and giant skeletons danced through the streets of mexico city as part of the colorful festival. ah.

a delicate balance that's not always clear cut. natasha butler al jazeera and to work belgium. and british prime minister list has closed her party's annual conference with a pledge to pursue a relentless strategy of economic growth. she has spent only a month in office, but she's faced fierce criticism over tax cut plan that caused turmoil in the markets and sent the pound, tumbling against the dollar or brennan reports from birmingham the bryan. this has been a conference to forget phyllis trust as conservative party. it began with a, you turn on giving a tax break to britain's richest and ended in a speech on disruption that was itself disrupted, bringing it all to a close, the prime minister saying she is still ready to make hard choices and do what it takes. as the last few weeks of shame, it will be difficult. whenever this change, there is disruption and not everybody will be in favor of change. but every one will benefit from the results. trust created a new enemy, which he called the anti growth coalition, and which basically includes any one who might oppose or protes

but these protestors say they won't give up their fight until their demands are met. natasha butler, al jazeera paris walk. meanwhile, french cement manufacturer, lafarge has been ordered to pay almost $800000000.00 after, as it admitted to giving money to arm groups in syria. u. s. prosecutors, they, the company, paid iso in order to keep a factory running in northern syria during the war. the fars admits and handed over millions of $1.20 to 2014, even as the armed group carried out high profile executions. i'll toby cabman is an international human rights lawyer. he says the ruling against la far sends a strong message to multinational firms about accountability. it shows the interplay between corporate liability and terrorism. when you have a corporate entity which is effectively financing terrorist activities. and there was up to $6000000.00 that were paid by the boss, through intimate treaties to, to the, to terrorist groups. so other states, of course, can come forward now and should come forward and ensure that those corporate entities that are engaging and facilitating crimes

look, man, i'll show he leads france his left wing on bowed potty. natasha butler has this report now. there was violence as some protesters fought with police in paris during watered otherwise been a peaceful demonstration. thousands of people who turned out to express their anger about inflation, climate change, and the french governments planned pension reforms. rocca la raven summit to see if us, when adults are together against inflation, pension performance and public services sounds good. it's important people are battling everywhere, even in the or refineries. most often, i think a lot of people understand that the climate being is toys. it's obvious, but it's about convincing those in power. no bell literature prize winner. and he al no took part in the demonstration alongside it's organizer. opposition? leadership middle. sure. hold on hard, natalie. though johnny middle was all in addressing the crowd on that load behind making court for this protest, and he will hope that it will help revitalize the phone lines that always money has been played by by. oh. 6 0 good, you're

to march and the capital, paris demand and government action on inflation and pension reform. natasha butler was that there was violence as some protesters fought with police in paris during watered otherwise being a peaceful demonstration. thousands of people who turned out to express their anger about inflation, climate change, and the french government planned pension reforms. ha. with this, eventually those were together against inflation, pension reforms and public services performs. it's important people are battling everywhere, even in the or refineries. often often, i think a lot of people understand that the climate being destroyed, it's obvious, but it's about convincing those in power. no bell literature prize winner. and he our know, took part in the demonstration. long sighted organizer opposition leader john marshall, who brought in hard natalie, deb, george miller saw him addressing the crowd or not load behind me. he called for this protest, and he will hope that it will help revitalize the left on lines. that in recent months has been played by by oh, other your goodness. no

natasha. black butler is at the moment following development. so natasha more pledges to weapons to ukraine at that time when the president is saying it's not enough. how is that going to breathe, going to be received there with? well, i think nato member states to feel that they are taking those calls from the ukrainian president vladimir zaleski for more weapons very seriously. indeed, there is certainly a sense of urgency here as nato defense ministers meet. we heard from the nato chief in stoughton burg saying that trying to provide ukraine with an air defense shield is a number one priority for the lines. and what we've seen over the last few days are countries including britain and france adjoining, in the a call to send more weapons to ukraine, particularly these missile defense systems, germany, netherlands, usaa also pledged to send very it to farms for a high tech systems. they've also said that they will help ukrainian forces train and how to use some of these systems. because of course, it's all for a while sending advance technology.

the french government is already dealing with strike action at several oil refineries. natasha butler has more from the french capital. we can talk something, but i have to say that one of the main things to come down and over again people's concerns about information. one man told me that it will make it says that temperature schools are welcome to go to 2, scared about having to pay very high energy bills. so those are some things the people that have been caused by the hard part of the mental show in this highly really across company called spectrum. and that also even some intellectual region. and they'll probably commit your normal approaching edge people to come out because she has a difficult time right now or to repeat the new chance that jeremy hunter has promised to fix public finances after his previous as economic plans lead to calles and says that hell increase taxes and tighten control on public spending. cars equality announced a string of unfunded tax cuts last month causing panic. in the financial markets, the full people are being killed and 61 injured in iran after

that's hosting the exercise over the north sea and the united kingdom as go straight away to natasha butler, who joins us from paris. natasha, what more do we know? first of all about these exercises when nato says that a 60 air craft will be taking part in these nuclear exercises, as you said, they called her and steadfast at noon. these are aircraft that are advanced. they include a u. s. b, 52 bombers and they are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. although nato has been at pains to say that these aircraft will not be carrying any live weapons. they'll be carrying out flights over an area which includes in north sea or western europe and mainly belgium because belgium's actually hosting these exercises this year, they are an annual event. as you said, 14 countries and taking part in the aim, says nato is very much to try and make sure that is nuclear deterrent. i is safe and would be effective if the alliance had to carry out any nuclear strikes. did need to consider canceling them in light of the rush worn ukraine. i was only a question that came up last week at a nato defense minist

but they'll also know that having done it before, they could do it again. natasha butler al jazeera paris. ah, hello again. the headlines on al jazeera, south korea as morning, death of at least a 153 people who were killed in a stampeded a halloween celebration and soul residents. you insecure has ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident. bomb, hello in or imagine tara, it's a tragedy and a disaster that should not have taken place in the heart of soul. during halloween celebration, i express my condolences to the victims and help the people who are injured will recover soon. my heart also goes out to the victims, family members who are suffering from the heartbreak of losing loved ones. at least 100 people have been children, a suicide attack, and some all us capital market issue. 300 others were injured to car bombs exploded on saturday at a busy junction near several government offices. the 1st bloss sent a plume of smoke over the city. several minutes later there was a 2nd explosion, just as ambulances arrived on the scene. lebanon's presence michelle own is due to lea

how to address honeyed, isn't keith, but 1st to natasha butler, who was at that meeting in brussels or natasha. ukraine is partially getting more of what it wants then yes, all the meeting has wrapped up and we've just heard from the nato chief un stoughton boat. really had a 2 main messages, and that is the 1st that russia is isolated and the 2nd the western powers that stand firmly with ukraine supporting ukraine in terms of russia, stuart and burg, said that the recent sham ref render the illegal annexation of parts of ukraine the missile attacks on civilian areas and civilian infrastructure really just hardened and heightened the resolve of nato allies to support ukraine. further, that support really taking the shape all stepped up at weapons deliveries to keith, particularly, or missile defense systems. that's pretty much what keith has been asking for over the past few days. ukrainian present certainly saying that those are missile defense systems would be a real, a priority for his country. as daughter berg also said, the nato, of course, is looking very carefully closely at any

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believe women are now people across france have been protesting over the rising cost of living. natasha butler has more from the french capital, played up an angry transport and energy sector workers lead a demonstration in paris to call for higher wages. among them were all refinery staff. you've been on strike for a month to stand off with their bosses a total and now she has caused a fuel shortage in the country. the french governments attempt to end the blockade by forcing staff back to work or face penalties has inflamed tension. oh, it's terrible. and rather than doing that, they should force companies to hand over their large profits to social organizations. i love the i love what is the model? the model you are crohn is like thatcher. it's a policy of the bosses stuffing their faces while the workers are allowed crumbs, but we don't even get the crumbs. despite the turn out in the city, it wasn't the general strike that frances trade unions had called for. many sectors did not take part. but for the public, some disruption, some train or bus services were cancelled adding to the diffic

the old deputies of horses bought fuel shortages discuss straightaway to paris. natasha butler was standing by there at the square were just as a jew together. natasha. there will be a demonstration later to tell us more about what's gonna happen. yes, workers all do together have a few hours that demand better pay better working conditions. many of them very worried indeed about how they're going to cope in the coming months because of inflation. mainly we'll see workers from the transport sector also. energy workers including oil refinery work is now. many of them have been on strike now for a month locked in the stand off with their bosses at a total. and now she total energy has offered pay rises to some workers. but the hard line, pgp union here in raleigh says that pay rise simply isn't enough. there's also a lot of anger amongst workers about the fact that many large companies, particularly these energy company, has made huge profits recently because of the energy crisis. and there is a sense that those profits, that money should be shared around for the workers and how much disrupti

even though there's mounting pressure from some member states. natasha butler reports from antwerp in belgium, which is a hub of the diamond industry. the belgian city of antwerp is the world's oldest diamond trading hobb. most of the world, diamonds passed through it. a quarter of them are from russia, bind by a rasa company that paul toned by the kremlin, with links to the russian military. there is actually a russian military submarine which has a name a little sir. which term is sir patron by or so sponsored by rosa. so this is just one example may be the clearest example of direct links and between the military apparatus and indeed the company and to abs trade with our rasa was condemned by the ukrainian president in his speech he gave to belgium's parliament. earlier this year. there are some that thing that russian diamonds sold in antwerp are more important that our final c, b, u is rolling out another round of sanctions against moscow. but once again, russian diamond imports aren't part of it. some say that belgium has quietly lobby to protect its multi $1000000000.00 industr

defend their title, but they'll also know that having done it before, they could do it again. natasha butler al jazeera paris of former newcastle and paris. sasha ran player da da da niece is france, has the quality to go back to back. when you look at the recorded sonata and courage, of course, you know, when you look at all the grid sins, you know, just failed enough to winning the, the war curb. but i'm in, we have a lot of quality, of course, you know, a really good coach and like discipline, so i hope will do better than the prettiest. jumped in there. i think this sure, you know, other as a real grief on this team, of course, you know, he's got a little bit of problems, you know, with some players but the discipline and the team and the contrary were all was be above that. so of course it's not ideal, you know, just to approach that whole care, but i think we have a lot of quality. killian is one of them, but i think is of the service of the country, of his team, of his team mates. you know, it's part of the big project bigger than him, france. so i think he knows what he is, so he wil

part promised to send an air defense systems and re doors to help protect against drone attacks. natasha butler is in brussels. natasha. tell us a little bit more about what nato members are trying to achieve. at this summit, it seems several of them have already said they're going to increase their military . a crane well as no doubt their turn, nato member states are listening very seriously to validate ears. lensky, the ukrainian presidents calls and demands for more weapons, particularly for florida. miss lensky. he says he wants an air shield. every crane and lights are of those recent a missile attacks are from russia that targeted civilian infrastructure, civilian areas, and that is something that is really been talked about. here. there is a sense of urgency. we heard from the nato, chief, he and stuart and berg saying that supporting ukraine as best as we can is really are the number one priority of the alliance right now. now what that means is sending more weapons, but particularly a missile defense systems. britain, france have joined a list of members member states that are saying

in 1962 of one back to back world cups. natasha butler reports from paris. ah francis 2018 world cup thick tree was celebrated. no one hard by french purple friends. now fronts are among the favorites to win the tournament again in keta. the squad has yet to be revealed, but it's likely to include to the world's best attackers. killian and pappy and carrying benzo ma'am? oh, i'm been they might again hear that in the shop john you too. so karen bens about pretty much one, the champions league on his own with rome. latrete and killing him. but pay by singing p as g stays in a club. he knows it gets rid of any doubts and unless he was to be injured, he should be in good shape in katara the fronds team as all the players. you need to have a great woke up. but a key will be whether they can play well together, holly shout if there's little doubt that a 3rd world cub. when for france with sony, inspire a whole new generation for boys at this, i'm at a club in paris. hoops a high for france, victory? oh, and i don't know if we can remember, but we love football. s

and they show that this war is not going as planned. bringing natasha butler in the brussels and natasha more expressions of western support for ukraine. yes, western powers certainly very keen to show that they still very much support ukraine . we heard from yet still to the secretary general of nato. he was outlining the next couple of days when nato defense ministers will meet here. i nato headquarters . and he says, of course, the focus will be on ukraine, on how the west, the military lines can continue its support with military, a humanitarian, a, any form of a that he can. he said that all support must be on waiver, and he said he must. and this was a war that began, he said, it is now time for russia to withdraw its troops. but he said, ukraine, ukraine is making ground, is gaining grounds, and we must support them. in doing that, it was the same message from g 7 leaders. they held a meeting by video conference a bit earlier putting out the statement very much along the same lines on wavering support with ukraine. both the g 7, a native pledging to continue to supply more weapons

12 cities were targeted nato defense ministers on meeting in brussels to discuss the conflict. natasha butler has more from brussels. lloyd austin said that sir, ah, he had gathered together 50 countries. this is part of this ukraine or defense contact group, a group of 50 members that look at ways that they can best help and support ukraine . he says, look, the fact that we're all here shows that rules matter that rights matter. he said that sovereignty matters. or he said the contact group had a very interesting and or perceive very significant meeting. they looked at ways in which they can try and send more weapons to ukraine as one of the main reasons behind this group that was set up after or putin's invasion of you crate. it cranes, energy minister says russian missiles of hit around 30 percent of the countries energy infrastructure round $300.00 areas with f without power following the russian attacks. on monday and tuesday, the mayor of the city, the river says it will take months to repair energy facilities that russia's president said, europe is to blame for its energy crisis that i

and one of the favorites is to become the 1st since brazil in 1962 to win back to back cups. natasha butler reports from paris. o. frances 2018 woke up thick tree was celebrated no one hauled by french football fans. now from whence are among the favorites to win the tournament again in keta? the squad has yet to be revealed bought it's likely to include 2 of the world's best attackers, killing and pappy and carrying benzo. ma'am? oh, i'm been the might again in the shop. sean return benz about pretty much one, the champions league on his own with room retreat and killing him. but pay by singing p as g stays in a club. he knows it gets rid of any doubts and unless he was to be injured, he should be in good shape in katara the fronds team as all the players, you need to have a great woke up. but the key will be whether they can play well together. holly, shoddy felt welcome. there's little doubt that a 3rd world cub. when for france, would sony inspire a whole new generation of 4 boys? at this, i'm at a club in paris hoops a hi for france, victory. oh, natalie food memo, but we love football

he claimed 140000 people attended. authorities put the number at around 30000. natasha butler has more from friends. there was violence as some protesters fought with police in paris during watered otherwise being a peaceful demonstration. thousands of people who turned out to express their anger about inflation, climate change, and the french governments planned pension reforms ha, from it to see when we're together against inflation, pension reforms and public services performs. it's important people are battling everywhere, even in the all refineries. most often, i think a lot of people understand that the climate being destroyed, it's obvious, but it's about convincing those in power. nobel literature prize winner and he al, no to part in the demonstration law site, it's organizer opposition. leaders wanted menache. ha ha ha ha ha ha. natalie deb, jolly miller saw him addressing the crowd that flowed to behind me. he called for this protest and he will hope that it will help revitalize the lines that every month has been played by by. oh, good good. you saw god, congo failure will

i'm natasha butler live at a demonstration in paris where trade unions are asking for better pay and conditions. ukraine's president wants of a critical situation is more russian as trying to target major infrastructure. lebanon's facing a corner of the united nation says water ball disease is evolving alarmingly. and part of northern kenya facing a state of emergency as drown pushes communities to the brink of starvation and in sport. karen benjamin is named wildes best football or the raw madrid star becomes the 1st frenchman in 24 years to take him in the prestigious bundle. ah, so we begin this news, our in france where frustration is growing against the high cost of living all across the country. people are protesting as part of a nationwide strike. and the teachers serve a walked off the job. there's been disruption in the public sector. and the transportation to employees are demanding higher pay to help offset raising prices . cash butler is among the protesters in paris, joins is life. no, i said it's a looking mid afternoon now. what kind of impacts that will happen here? w

let's get the very latest now from natasha butler, who's at the protest in paris. and natasha tells us what's happening. i say in full swing now thousands of protesters with behind me now that yes, all sorts of reasons, really some of them, according to the governments take more action, apply made to hobbles, say that they will pay in salaries that worried about inflation. there were some places in princeton's, we've been talking to some people, and we'll try to have to say though, one of the main things that comes up close to nerve, again, people's concerns about inflation. one man told me that his next will make it says that unless i purchase full to welcome a 0 she right, but i keep going because he's just too scared about having to pay very high energy bills. so those are some of things that people are here for. it's been called by the holiday party. john income mental shows are about to be supported in this crappy hide me for many screens really across the political spectrum of the mat. don't. so even some intellectuals, both recent undergo prize winner for mid

left us politicians are calling for a general strike. natasha butler has been up those demonstrations. we can talk to some people and i have to say though, one of the main things that comes up again are people's concerns about inflation. one man told me that his next maybe says that unless temperatures to well below 0, she really put a heating, he's just too scared about having to pay very high energy bill. so those are some things. the people that you, it's been called by a is in this crappy hide with really across the spectrum of the metal. so even some intellectuals, recent undergo price window for literature. and y'all, normal approach people to come out with full time right now with the u. s. president has been accused of inciting chaos, terror and destruction in iran. the comments from iran's president abraham racy followed joe biden praising protest. his courage since the death of masa. many brazilian president jaya, both scenario and challenger louis janasia alluded to silver holding their fast to one on one debate. 2 weeks before the presidential run off. vote lula says bosto

october. natasha butler has more from powers at the nato defense ministers meeting in brussels in stoughton. but those said that nato would certainly not cancel these exercises this year. and in fact, it would not be a good thing to do. so it would send the wrong message. he said to moscow at this particular different difficult time when russia has been stepping off its rhetoric, when it comes to a threat about using nuclear weapons. we've heard a lot for moscow about that. we know that the nato lion says that it's taking those threat very seriously. indeed, it is working them closely at this point. the line says that it really feels a threat some more about trying to deter western powers from taking part in this conflict. there's less, as i said, being looked at very seriously. in fact, the us defense secretary lloyd austin, said, any nuclear strike by russia would receive a response from ukraine's allies. he didn't exactly say what it would be that it would be a physical response. we then heard a little bit later from the french presidency. michael, michael, think almost contradict him. i

the defense systems announcement came from the meeting of nato defense ministers in brussels. natasha butler has more from their will. you are sir. defense? secretary lloyd austin was leading a meeting of the ukraine defense contact group. this is a group of some 50 countries that come together regularly to talk about at ways that they can best help and support ukraine. lloyd austin said that every time that i flatter me putin escalated the situation in ukraine, most recently with those multiple miss all attacks and civilian areas on civilian infrastructure were loiter. austin said that every move by the kremlin, in that way, only hardened the resolve of nato members and allies to do more to help you cry. now, the main way they can help, he said, is he is weapons. more weapons need to continue are flowing to ukraine. he also talked about moscow's threats to use nuclear weapons and we continue to watch indicators or indications and any type of warning that dirt that he may have made a decision to go or in a different direction. we've not seen any indicators at this point that would lead us to

they surely on how to reduce the gas price and how to provide an immediate relief to industrious natasha. butler has more on this now from pass. you energy ministers have agreed on 3 measures. they say will help reduce energy bills in the european union. they won't implement a power saving measures. so measures that would force, for example, companies and businesses to reduce consumption. they also want to implement a windfall tax for some energy companies that have been making enormous profits during this energy crisis. and thirdly, a solidarity tax on fossil fuel companies. the idea is that the extra money from these taxes would go into helping a poor household across the european union. now the check energy minister, the hosted this meeting in brussels, said of course with winter looming. there is a real sense of urgency. he said, the simply doesn't have the luxury of time not to do anything. we are in energy war with russia, which all is all strongly affects our industrial father, argent, and coordinated you action is needed. well, in terms of further action, energy ministers are also consid

announcement came from nato's 1st major gathering since russia annexed for occupied ukrainian regions. natasha butler has more from brussels. will usaa defense secretary lloyd austin was leading a meeting of the ukraine defense contact group. this is a group of some 50 countries that come together regularly to talk about at ways that they can best help and support ukraine. lloyd austin said that every time that a flatter me putin escalated the situation in ukraine, most recently with those multiple miss all attacks and civilian areas on civilian infrastructure were loiter. austin said that every move by the kremlin, in that way, only hardened the resolve all for nato members and allies to do more to help ukraine. now the main way they can help, he said, is he is weapons. more weapons need to continue at flowing to ukraine. he also talked about moscow's threats to use nuclear weapons and we continue to watch indicators, indications, and any type of warning that dirt that he may have made a decision to go in a different direction. we've not seen any indicators at this point, but would lead us to believ

a delicate balance that's not always clear cut. natasha butler al jazeera and to work belgium, t nigeria. now where it has have released all 23 passengers who are kidnapped from a train more than 6 months ago. armed men used explosives to blow the train off its tracks and march, they opened fire, killing 8 people. the kaduna stayed security commissioner confirmed or hostages hadn't been released or would not save ransom was paid. government officials to blame the attack on booker rum and he's 5 people have died in gonna off to wide spread flooding. thousands more have been displaced. many regions is still on the water and to monahan has more abandoning their homes and heading for dry land. the flood borders rose quickly, forcing thousands of people to leave nearly everything behind within 3 hours. that the whole place was flooded. and it and say the rooms for bedroom abundance. everything. so had to look for a shelter and also get a place to see the best they can do is to move out. we've got reason to add them. and when it comes out and we just come up for the rest of the stuff, but most

launched in france is capital to demand government action on the cost of living and climate change natasha butler was at those demonstrations . we've been talking something like that. i have to say though, one of the main things that comes up again are people's concerns about inflation. one man told me that his next maybe says that unless temperatures to well below 0, she really put a key to go. she's just too scared about having to pay very high energy bills. so those are some of the things, the people that you, it's been called by the hard part, a mental shows that we've supported in this crap. you hide me since misquote me. these screens really across the political spectrum of the metal. so even some intellectuals, recent undergo price window for literature. and y'all know, amongst the crowd church people to come out because she said it was a difficult time. right now. ordinary people in the u. s. president is being accused of inciting chaos, tara and destruction and iran and comments from ron's present. abraham racy followed joe biden praising protests. his courage since the death of masa, me

regain the spotlight and is sure his left we alliance remains a significant opposition force. natasha butler auto 0 paris. now the u. s. president is being accused of inciting chaos, terror and destruction and iran. the comments from iran's president abraham racy follow joe biden praising protest, his courage since the death of mirth armine the 22 year old, died in custody after being detained by the so called morality police for not wearing a headscarf, properly. protests have spiraled into wider anger across the country at the government. in tron, toyota, corolla, monsieur, no doubt, but anywhere in the world, but there is terror, riots and chaos. the hand of the americans exists. the american president who allows himself through his comments or to incite chaos, terror and destruction in another country, should be reminded of the eternal words of the founder of the islamic republic, who called america the great satan. it is regrettable, but those who claim to defend human rights security, peace and stability, also support terror and chaos at one on a struggling. or there have been nighttim

it's the rising cost of living and the government's response to climate change. natasha butler has been following the demonstrations. we can talk to some people. in fact, i have to say that one of the main things a comes out of again, are people's concerns about inflation. one man told me that his next door neighbor says that unless temperatures to well below 0, she rate. but a heating on he's just too scared about having to pay very high energy bills. that those are some of things even if it's been called by the hard johnny pennel with natalie, supported in this craft behind the scenes with really a path spectrum. and that also even some intellectual recent and nobel prize winner teacher. and you are normally graduate people to come out with full time right now order you case new chance sir jeremy hunt has promised to fix public finances after his predecessors, economic plans lead to chaos. and says that hell increase taxes and tighten control on public spending. his predecessor quasi quoting, announced a string of unfunded tax cuts last month, causing panic in the financial markets. a

regain the spotlight and is sure his left wing alliance remains a significant opposition force. natasha butler, al jazeera paris, gather residents who lost their homes in the 2014 garza war, have protested in front of the u. n. relief agencies office. they're demanding compensation and for homes to be rebuilt. a process which is overseen by the when agency, 17000 homes were destroyed in that war and 20 t 2200 palestinians were killed. not before. what would you do to walk, whatnot. the obama, viola, we renew, or protest to demand from the un relief and works agency specifically to fully compensate all of the victims of the 2014 as reagan, warren garza, because the african union has called for an immediate cease fire in ethiopia, is to gray region following an escalation in violence, negotiations said to take place in south africa last week didn't happen. fighting resumed in august between the t grey rebels and government forces bringing an end to a cease fire that lasted several months. thousands of civilians have died in the 2 year conflicts and millions more have lost their homes. kenya has

counter the growing cost of living. war counts and oil depots have also sparked fuel shortages. natasha butler has more from paris . well, the trade unions had called for a general strike, a nationwide walk out. but look, that has not happened because many factors simply haven't taken part. we don't have the health sector education sector as i said, really, mainly transport and energy factors. nevertheless, that has caused some disruption for people who are mainly trying to get around because off of the regional train service, this has been cancelled from the metro here in paris. they probably see the bridge behind me that is still running without any problems as all the inter city lines nevertheless. so this does add to the difficulty for many people who are commuting, getting around the country because we've had that fuel shortage. now for a few weeks or anyone wanting to use a vehicle is still fine to get very hard to fill up that car will their motor by because the 3rd is petrol stations in from a still suffering a fuel shortage. the government has issued an order for some key oil refinery

a delicate balance that's not always clear cut. natasha butler, al jazeera, antoine belgium, and how well prizing chemistry has been awarded to 3 scientists have pioneered the building of molecular compounds. it's known as clate chemistry and uses the principle of lego blocks to link molecules. it has many applications including modified plastics and potential pharmaceuticals. such as cancer treatments, police reports from stock on the golden session hall at the royal swedish academy filled a pearly as the science world waited to her who would be awarded chemistry's greatest prize, and 900000 dollars. as it turned out, 3 would become nobel laureates. than marks, morton bell dull and americans carolyn, betsy and barry shop las. they received a price for the development of click chemistry, and by your talk, an old chemistry shop. las joins an elite group of 5 to have $12.00 nobel prizes. the 1st coming in 2001. now it's his discovery of a way of joining molecules together. that has helped him and his fellow chemists to the 2022 award. the work of these re laureates, spots 8 revolution

defend their title, but they'll also know that having done it before, they could do it again. natasha butler al jazeera paris. ah, this is al jazeera and these are the top story. south korea has declared a period of national morning a day after the death of at least 151 people in a crowd crush. the victims were mostly people in their twenties who are celebrating halloween in sol. present units of you visited the scene, saying his government would prevent such accidents from happening again. i'll just here's robert pride reports from the scene. we are in the middle of 81. it's the uh, traditional bar and entertainment district of sole. if i stand back there, i can let you see the at this is the actual alley way, where this tragedy happened. and the whole of $81.00 is like this is a very congested area with small alleyways or small streets. i had this was thronged by thousands of people out celebrating halloween. and this is where the tragedy unfolded. it seems as though for whatever reason that is being investigated, it crowds converged on this one alleyway from different directions. russia s