u. k. prime minister's 4 of his top aides reside within hours of each other. ah, welcome to the program, the u. s. as the leader of iso has been killed in a special forces operation in north western syria. ibrahim and hashmi algo ratio was one of at least 13 people, including 6 children who died during the raid in the town at mann in the rebel held area of italy, province. it was the biggest us raid there since the attack in 2019 that killed a previous leader of ice will all white house correspondent kimberly healthcare has more. this horrible terrorist leader is no more in an address to the nation from the roosevelt room of the white house. u. s. president joe biden spoke about the operation. he ordered that killed the isolator abu ibrahim l. how she me al, crushing and i directed the department of defense to take every precaution possible to minimize civilian casualties. knowing that this terrorist had chosen serrano self was families including children. we made a choice to pursue a special forces raid at a much greater risk than our to our own people, rather

u. k. his party, which usually aligns itself with prime minister boris johnson's government has routinely criticize the terms of the deal with the european union. our institutions are being tested once again and the delicate balance created by the belfast anson boundaries. agreements. husband impacted by the agreement made by the united kingdom government and the european union, which created the northern iron protocol. us president joe biden has outlined new measures to tackle rising gun violence. biden visited new york city where 5 police officers have been shot this year. gabriel alexander has the story in many cities in america, gun violence is on the rise, including in new york, where thousands of police officers lined the street to say good bye. after 2 officers were shot to death in an ambush. the gun used to kill the officers was a glock, 45, equipped with an illegal modified drum magazine. they could hold 50 rounds. joe biden was in new york on thursday touring communities on the front

u. k. and other countries will be judged by the people of ukraine and the world on how we respond and how we help since 2015, the u. k. his trained over 22000 ukrainian military personnel and provide the 2200000 pounds worth of normally through military equipment to ukraine. 2 weeks ago, we sent anti tank weaponry to strengthen ukraine's defenses. and today i've announced to for the 88000000 pounds of u. k. funding to support good governance and energy independence in ukraine. this will both, both your efforts, philadelphia and those of others to build a free and prosperous ukranian society. free of align influences alongside the countries. we are also preparing a package of sanctions and all the measures to be enacted. the moment the 1st russian tow cat crosses further into ukrainian territory and we have done a listen. pedal is not as a show of hostility towards russia, but as a demonstration that we will always stand up for freedom and democracy and ukrainian sovereignty in the face of aggression. in recent days, i've spoken to the leaders of the united states, france, germany, italy, of nato, secretary general, and ot

u. k. his said they will act decisively as we've heard, parish johnson would say, said say he would act decisively against any russian movement. said the people on those you sanctions list quite prominent. there is the game show you the defense minister, the foreign ministry, spokesman marie, as a harvey, who was called those sanctions illegitimate. and last but not least, of course, marguerite simonian de editor in chief of r t. lawyers for marguerite 7 young has said that any sanctions should not legally have anything to do with ortiz rights broadcast. so that's what we've heard from you. the sanctions, much hard hitting in the u. s. new cable was still to see more sanctions to come from the e u, and of course, the west as well. here the, let's just focus on that. no string to pipeline. yesterday. we already knew that germany had pulled the plug. oh, that's a now more sanction being imposed on the company who built the russian gas pipeline . the united states was terminated waivers imposed mo

u. k, his is sending 350 more soldiers to the border between poland and barrows. now they've mainly been taking, trying to help the efforts to deal with the refugee situation that but it is also a signal that britain militarily is ready to do. what exhaust on the nato, so let's trust very much saying we want to see a diplomatic solution and that talking is good. but she really wants to, to convince the russians, but it's more than that. there is something to back up these threats of action. if there were to be military action, then thank you for that. that is now being baba, live in london. now japan send in gas shipments to europe. his fears grow of an energy crisis because of the threat of war and ukraine. the supply due to arrive late this month, follows the request from both the us and europe depends largely on russian gas and poles. to other news, mountain schools in india's southern karnataka state have been ordered to close for 3 days as tensions escalate against the batting of religious head, scarves and cloth. a judge of the state high court has now decid

u. k. hi. so electricity bills are about to store by more than 50 percent. so after the regulator lifts up, price can potentially lunging millions of people to fuel coverage. i can't imagine military choosing between feeding myself in one family or heating it. this is another increase this another burden governments with wherever you're joining us from today. welcome to moscow on to then use our here on our t. my name's unit on the 2022 beijing winter. olympic games has officially begun with the opening ceremony hurley or on friday marking this start at the event . but rather than celebrate a global sporting spectacle, bringing together some of the best athletes on the planet. western commentators seemed to want to talk more on politics. instead. russia has a mass more than a 100000 troops on 3 sides of ukraine. us officials have threatened severe sanctions in russia. makes them move. so especially in the light of almost bar, call them please to the media and everyone involved to stay away from politics during the 4th. particularly in respect to athletes, pa

u. k. his sense of military forces to ostensibly, as they would say, train forces in ukraine also sending funds for the purchases of weapons. now parcels was due earlier monday to have a phone call, a telephone call with vladimir putin, but that was initially pushed back to the evening. it's now going to be held tuesday. we understand and barbara. busy johnson, looking at to really try to distract politically from his own words. the russians are less than impressed. they say that this is exactly what that is. an attempt at of she's cation and distraction. and that something which has been mimicked and repeated by those, even within the house of commons, who again say the bars, johnson has far more important things to concern himself with. boris johnson says he's helping with the diplomatic situation in russia and ukraine. he has no credibility, no one trusts him. the best thing he could do to help would be to resign. he will travel to moscow or wherever he's going in eastern europe this week. b

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u. k. hi sold electricity bills are about to sore by more than 50 percent. after that regulator lifts, a price cap potentially plunging millions of people to fuel partners. continuity of choosing between feeding myself and my family or heating. this is another increase, this another bird in governments with broadcasting live from moscow. this is our t. my name's unit o'neill than 30 minutes of news and views. starting on the 2022 beijing winter. olympic games has especially become with the opening ceremony earlier on friday. marking this start of the event, but rather than celebrate, i global sporting competition, bringing together some of the best athletes on the planet. western commentators seem to want to talk war on politics. instead. russia has a mass more than a 100000 troops on 3 sides of ukraine. us officials have threatened severe sanctions in russia. makes the move those specially in the light of almost bar, call them please to the media and everyone involved to stay away from politics during the 4th. particularly in respect to athletes, participat

u. k. his had likely to do so. well, it wouldn't be like to be a fly on the wall of a cabinet meeting. it's just happened here, and morris johnson will now be going to you, craig, a, he'll be speaking to vladimir zion ski, the ukranian president. he has got a lot to discuss. he's prepared to put millions of dollars on the table in terms of support for ukraine in terms of a defense, armaments and weaponry. at the claim is the britain is providing more than any other nato ally in the way of hardware to ukraine, less trust the foreign minister was supposed to be with him as she outlined new sanctions against russia. if it fails to actually pull back from where it is right now with this threat of invasion of those sanctions aiming at oligarchs in the city of london, in particular, where there is a huge amount of dirty money being used for investments and for in real estate and, and a whole other few areas. but coming back to the point if far is johnson is hoping that ukraine can distract the british. people from the issue of, of sanctions, of busting, of locked down part is at $112.00 of t

u. k. completed his withdrawal from the e. u. a review by british parliamentary by a british parliamentary committee has found that briggs, it had only made trade more expensive and complicated. none of us prime minister boris johnson is still defending the departure the statistics say otherwise, but prime minister barak johnson is still trying to paint briggs it as a success story. he's appointed european union critic, jacob re smoked to become the so called briggs, that opportunities minister, and he told parliament that you were to blame for any possible problems resulting from the post for exit trade agreement. the country to the way it is being applied by our friends. it does not require that all foods and all medicines, little upon to be systematically checked in the way that they are mister speaker, and we must fix it. and we goodwill. and we common sense, i believe we can fix fitness to speak of it. if our friends don't show the requisite common sense, then of course we will trigger article 60 that we need to spending the

u. k. for his johnson. as a primary school students appears on him with a barrel of letters criticise. he is leadership as prime minister, particularly interested parties during coven lock, sound case, education secretary, a member of johnson's conservative party fide back saying school children shouldn't be encouraged to take sides on political matters. while there is a clear need for schools to address political issues in the classroom from time to time, this must not be done in a partisan way. no school should be encouraging young people to pin their colors to a political mast. the school so the students were told to compose the letters as part of a task teaching critical writing skills. often they were informed about borrows jonathan, so called part of a scandal which is landed the prime minister in hot water with calls even from his own policy for him to resign. the schools emphasize the students were encouraged to develop critical writing, critical thinking skills, and had nothing to do with pushing a particular political angle. as part of a democracy topic, the year 6 class has

u. k. prime minister bar. his johnson has spoken via phone with the ukranian president. he has given the british support saying that the u. k. is exploring sending further defense of support to ukraine. and that this russian or so called russian invasion could begin in hours. well meanwhile, the syrian foreign minister has taken a different line, expressing solidarity with the don. yes. can lugens people's republics and supporting rushes decision. yesterday, president putin made a statement that constitutes an important milestone in world history. the syrian, our republic fully supports the decoration by the russian president. it is the only way to respond to western countries supportive terrorism. they use a policy of force wherever they want, alongside soft power to change the situation in the world, in the interest of the heck emily. and while the west complains about russia alleged violation of international agreements, moscow has its own ax to grind a claims. it was given a promise that nato would not move the east and that this promise was broken. digging into that

u. k. the joe and his johnson, they saying that to b u. k is exploring, sending further defensive support ukraine. he spoke via telephone last night with the ukranian president in which he said that they will also going to be imposing a significant package of sanctions. and that he predicts a russian invasion could begin in the coming hours. so overall a lot of anger and also just may alarm and concern. thanks very much for that update us. our team correspondent, paula slid, given us the use side of things. i think he will be speaking to in the coming out of i'm sure with the flare up and selling people continue to flee from dumbass into russia. more than $61000.00 have already crossed the border. one of our q e, the being offered medical in psychological support after they cross the border, they gathering enroll stove and from ben 9 trying to carrying refugees have departed, taking them to other russian regions. on quarter reports from the roster regions, main rail station where evacuees are arriving daily by the thousands around 10000 don

u. k. to ukraine. the british defense secretary is lashed out at president food and over his recognition of the dumbass republics. but wallace, who's a former soldier, went as far as just u. k. could even fight russia. and when i think it did just that's in the crimean war, by the way it is consistent publication as far as i was concerned, ever since the fall of the soviet union when there was talk about helping russia. in fact, what, what was actually happened is consistent attempts to try me sort of clamped down a russia, push the boundaries back, incorporate many former soviet countries into the nato. and it was talk quite recently of bringing the ukraine into nato as a consistent hypocrisy in the way that russia is treated by comparison. if you think of china, china and it's doing all sorts of things that the westwood saying is, is unacceptable. but in fact, nothing happens in the way of sanctions fall from it. that is more business been done that has been done with the russian defense ministry has given its response to been was said, accused him of mythology, analyzing the crime in war and advise

u. k. to ukraine was a british defend circuitry has lashed out a president. putin, over his recognition with the mass republics and wallace who's a former songs who went as far as j. u. k. could even fight russia and when claiming it did just in the crimean war by the way and get away. that is consistent publication as far as i was concerned, ever since the fall or the soviet union when there was talk about helping russia. in fact, what, what was actually happened is consistent attempts to try and sort of clamp down on russia. push the boundaries back, incorporate many former soviet countries into nato. and there was talk quite recently of bringing the ukraine into nato as a consistent to caught kersey in the way that russia is treated by comparison. if you think of china, china and is doing all sorts of things that the west would be saying is, is unacceptable. but in fact nothing happens in the way of sanctions fall from it. there's more business been done that has been done with with life becoming increasingly dangerous, and dom asked you to the shelling that people have been fleeing acros

his hands. and although the u. k and our allies tried every avenue for diplomacy until the final hour. i'm driven to conclude that putin was always determined to attack his neighbor no matter what we did. now we'll see him for what he is, a bloodstained aggressor who believes in imperial conquest. i am proud the britain did everything within our power to help ukraine prepare for this onslaught, and we will, dora, most of them will help, as our brave friends defend their home. then. our embassy took the precaution. 18th of february of relocating from key of to the city of live in western new craya, where our ambassador mon, into simmers, continues to work with the ukranian authorities and to support british nationals. now we have a clear mission, diplomatically, politically, economically, and eventually, militarily, this hideous and barbarous bensha of vladimir putin must end in failure. at the g 7 meeting this afternoon, we agreed to work in unity to maximize the economic price the pigeon will pay for his aggression. and this must include ending europe's collective dependence on rationa

hi, politician. here in the u. k. weighing in despite the prime minister saying it's not the job of politicians to weigh in in such matters. and if they do so well, the u. k. would be as bad as russia, but 2 things really are quite striking in order 1st. i see the fact that according far too to be shut down in the 1st place. quite a sip specifically about free speech as a fundamental principle, the u. k. hells itself on the fundamental principles of free speech, the right to tell all sides of the same story, any current thing, the british public to engage in critical thinking and not just accepting of the u. k. government line. secondly, though, for that matter, is this an issue of state sponsorship because if it is an issue of state sponsorship, then we have to look at the b, b. c. that too is sponsored by the state. by the way, just to mention last year when china band, the bbc world service that was early last year in 2021, the u. k. government slammed that move as an unacceptable tailing of media freedom . they w

u. k. for boris johnson, as a primary school students appear to have turned on him with a barrel of letters, criticising his leadership as prime minister, particularly that he hosted parties during a cove. it locked down. the u. k. is education secretary, a member of johnson's conservative party fight back saying school children shouldn't be encouraged to take sides on political matters. while there is a clear need for schools to address political issues in the classroom from time to time, this must not be done in a partisan way. no school should be encouraging young people to pin their colors to a political mast. the school with a so students were told to compose the letters as part of a task, teaching critical writing skills. they were informed about bars johnson so cool party gates scandal, which has landed the prime minister in hot water with calls even for me during party for him to resign. the school has emphasized that the students were encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and had nothing to do with pushing a particular political angle. as part of a democracy to pick the year 6 class has be

u. k. prime minister by his johnson has spoken via phone with the ukranian president. he has given the british support saying that the u. k. is exploring, sending further defensive support to ukraine. and at this russian or so called russian invasion could begin in hours. and while the west complains about russia is alleged violation of international agreements that moscow has his own axe to grind, it claims it was given a promise that nato would not move further east and that this was broken. digging into that dispute, his ortiz, it's ask, is, hello. politics is a dirty game, full of scandal lies and broken promises. which promises you ask. we agreed that there is no intention to expand the nato securities own further to the east. this supplies in general and not only to the german democratic republic, which we do not want to incorporate that c, then german foreign minister in 1990 telling well that nato is done when it comes to members, no more web or fill up. now, here's a map of nato members in 1990 and in 2022 to see where i'm going with the broken promises. maybe

u. k. prime minister by his johnson has spoken via phone with the ukranian president. he has given the british support saying that the u. k. is exploring, sending further defensive support to ukraine. and at this russian or so called russian invasion could begin in hours. well meanwhile, the syrian foreign minister has taken a different line, expressing solidarity with the don. yes, kill against people's republics on supporting rushes decision. yesterday, president putin made a statement that constitutes an important milestone in world history. the syrian arab republic fully supports the decoration by the russian president. it is the only way to respond to western country support of terrorism. the use of policy of force wherever they want, alongside soft power to change the situation in the world in the interest of their, her gemini. let's get some live reactions. all this now from political analysts side, mohammed mirandi, thank you for joining us on the program is good to see. to day i miss mirandi up. it seems like president putin is really stuck his neck out alive f

u. k is threatening his harshest ever sanctions against russia as a deterrence against impose that aggression towards ukraine. this is probably the most dangerous moment. i would say that in the course of the next few days in what is the biggest security crisis that europe has facebook for decades. and today i agreed with the secretary general, a package of support sending groups claims and ships to defend nato from north to south wall. in the meantime, western media is jumping on the anti russia band wagons, speculating on moscow's motives at every opportunity ortiz donny, armstrong takes a look at the most garish examples. still saying goes, see, no evil, hear no evil speak, no evil, but as definitely not the case with west in mainstream media who strain the eyes and is to detect malice and militancy in everything that russia says or does almost without exception. and that goes doubly so for when one flat m a person is consent . who can forget the president's quote, some beauty insults with a manual micron rescue to view it as key of says they will comply with the minsk agreements. then the

u. k. government will be very worried about this putting pressure on the d. u p to a point somebody else, but it's very unclear what happens next us present. joe biden has outlined his plans to tackle rising cases of gun crime. it comes after 2 police officers were killed in new york by didn't address offices that the city's police department already are promising to provide them with the necessary training and funding. he also called on communities to work together and build trust. today, the attorney general director all us attorneys in the united states to prioritize combating gun trafficking across state lines and city boundaries. the justice department is sending additional process to resources to help shut down what's referred to as you all know in the iron pipeline. that funnels guns from shops stays like jord to the crime scene in baltimore, philadelphia, new york. and so many other places. i'll just here as cable alexander has moved from new york, the public is worried for the most part about the increased crime throughout the united states and increased gun violence. several cities in the us that have seen almost a 100 percent increase in the last year of

u. k. parliament held a debate this week on sanctions against the russian government, letting me put in one m p cold on the u. k. government to seize his assets including chelsea. the associated press sports correspondent, rob harris, explains what this means. symbolically, it's hugely significant in the bottom of it is signaling he stepping aside. but once he sort of del, further into the statement and based on my own conversations, he will be still winning. chelsea, he has no plans to sell, i'm told. but this is clearly a reaction to the growing pressure being felt by the british government targeting russians in the wake of the russian invasion of ukraine. now there's been nothing stated that around which would face sanctions at this point, but they face him stepping away. it's trying to sort of create a distance between himself and the club, insert the decision making at least ah, this is al jazeera, these are your top stories so far at 730, g, 9 30 in the morning, local time in ukraine, where russia has stepped up the military advance as his troops.

u. k. prime minister as 5 of his top aides resign all within 24 hours. and i'm adam rainy in northern portugal home to europe's largest lithium deposits. locals here whose families date back generation say a proposed lithium mine threatens their way of life. ah. the beijing winter olympics are underway. nearly $3000.00 rates are in a strict bubble because of cobra 19 and no foreigners are able to watch them compete. despite that, the athletes are ready to go for gold. david stokes reports ladies and you're the only think when the game after a troubled build up the 24th winter olympics have officially begun in beijing. the venue for friday typing ceremony was the birds nest stadium. originally built for the summer olympics, back in 2008. it's the 1st city ever to host both the winter and summer games. like the tokyo olympics last year cupboard 19 has given these games a different complexion that taking place inside a closed loop system, keeping competitors and stuff away from the general public athletes must get tested for cupboard 19 daily. and there wer

u. k. foreign minister voice johnson, for his part i said the next few days could be the most dangerous moment in a crisis between ukraine and russia. johnson has met with nato secretary general, who warned that renewed aggression from moscow will lead to a greater natal presence. this is probably the most dangerous moment. i would say them in the course of the next few days in what is the biggest security crisis that europe has facebook for decades and we've got to get it right. and i think that the combination of sanctions and military resolve past diplomacy is a what is in order the number of russian forces is going up. the warning time for a possible attack is going down. nate does not affect to russia, but do, must be prepared for the worst. was remaining strongly committed to finding a political solution. renewed russian aggression will lead to more natal presence not bless. meanwhile, russia and bella, ruth has started joint military drills near ukraine's order. the criminal phase, the exercises will focus on what it costs surprise, seeing and repelling external aggression. the u

u. k. prime minister is 4 of his top aides resigned within hours of each other on thursday. and the opening ceremony in beijing is just an hour away, as the chinese capital becomes the 1st effort to host both the winter and summer olympics ah hello russell, deteriorating relations with the west to taking center stage before the opening ceremony of the winter olympics president latimer, putin has met his counterpart, she jumping in beijing, i heard of the games, and a joint statement. they said they oppose the expansion of nato, and called on the lions to ditch what they called cold war approaches. in this machine, you're doing you through our bilateral relations. they are developing with the spirit of friendship and strategic partnership and have reached an unprecedented level there. an example of upstanding relations which are both sides, these develop and support each other at the same time. and that's as tensions between kevin moscow, so no signs of falling. russia has mast more than 100000 troops, their ukraine's border. both countries i've been holding military drove. r

u. k. foreign secretary and his trust is visiting moscow tools while primary subarus johnson is in warsaw. ambrose the used help financial regulator is warning major banks of a possible russian cyber attack. that's according to the reuters news agency says. banks are conducted as south korea's president is calling for summit between us present joe biden. and north korea's came john on may moon j in express. a concern that north korea could resume nuclear, a long range missile testing, which he says could calls an instance courses. and the u. s. is accused russia of escalating tensions by planning law, military exercises and by the rules. the rules are planned for thursday. russia says it's trying to repel any attack on his borders or that of bella roost, but it comes, as the pentagon said moscow's been deployed, more troops were fronted with ukraine. and the 1st come boys carrying u. s. military equipment have arrived in romania. that's where a 1000 american troops i headed in the coming days. they'll join some $900.00 service members already station that as part of an additional troop de

u. k. prime minister is for his top aides resign within hours of each other. ah. hello. the winter olympics will get underway in beijing in the next few hours, but it's russia's deteriorating relation to the west that's taking center stage before the opening ceremony. russians, president has touched down in the chinese capital for talks with president she and what's been seen as a display of unity between the 2 major powers. the kremlin says china will pledge its support to russia and its dispute with ukraine, vladimir putin and she jumping. we'll discuss a new gas pipeline from russia to china, as well as wider economic cooperation. the us on europe have threatened unprecedented sanctions against moscow if ukraine is attacked. we have dorothy jabari standing by for us and moscow. but 1st let's get reaction from katrina. you from beijing, so both countries are on the same side when it comes to ukraine. what is the message that they're sending out? well, that's right. so these 2 countries really want to portray a united fund and strength in that partnership that they have

u. s. tactical playbook from before, doesn't it? because i mean his textbook k, u. s. tactics finding that full flag or that pretext for invasion. you just heard anthony blinking, they're speaking, get the un security council. of course he said that these, these predictions you give us the prediction of when this invasion will be. we've had quite a few, of course, really what we're seeing is the fact that the u. s. a trying to shift the blame on to russia as saying that it's their responsibility to find a plan to de escalate when the escalation isn't really coming from their side. of course, he says, we see the hysteria in the west and mainstream media, russia. on the other hand, the simply running out of patience with these accusations of applying invasion attempts to place the blame in russia are futile and baseless. i must say that we are very disappointed by the ostrich like position of our western colleagues to try not to see obvious thing is always a minimum. okay, but there's been so much talking that's been going on, but such scant progress. in the meantime,

this is clover and his inventors in the u. k. believe that he could help prevent vast amounts of food waste each year. craver specializes in borrowing down into grain silos which he can see here and there he checks if the grain is still in good condition. he can then send back a report on whether it's to dump or suspect susceptible to bug infestation the year and estimates that over $600000000.00 tons of grant gets wasted each year while it's in storage. that's all for man of his team here in berlin until next time. take care with easton ukraine. 30 kilometers from the front in don't bass. this is where priest, chico, and his family fled 8 years ago. new home, now threatened by the possible invasion of russian troops. but the jenko self standing strong and to refuse to be driven in focus on europe. next on d. w. hello, the battle against covey. ah, the only clue variant is putting health care systems around the world to the test. vaccination campaigns are accelerating, while restrictions are intensifying once again. but are these

u. k. anti claims johnson's just trying to detract from his own problems. back at home. on 26 years old, i grew up in a world where we were dominated by the cold war. i and we were told all the time by politicians we run, distract from what was said in the soviet union. today is russia. and then after the cold war ended, we, we aren't all the documents released. i, we haven't been on the tray and actually, america was the big aggressor. i don't believe a word. pretty government or the american government is saying about the intentions of putin. if you go, the lead of ukraine is telling the west to sort of wind all this down. i don't feel under stress at all. if we get into sanctions with russia will be in a position where it damages many of our businesses, many, perhaps tens of thousands of people would lose their job here in this country. and the simple fact is that he's all i think, being ran tough by our prime minister boris johnson to distract attention from the scandal he's involved in that he held always illegal parties. 10 downing state, while the rest of us re kn

his own problems at home? well, we are joined by ortiz, the action returns the to discuss why the u. k prime minister boris johnson is in hot water. and if this is affecting his foreign policy, decisions in a 4th country is completely left in kobe restrictions, while others still find themselves in lockdown. should there have been a better global policy regarding ovid? from the very beginning, we will ask a policy expert and a total shock today coming from a major news network. well, at least according to their media reporter. as you said, case worker's been a larger than life, figure out this is organization for nearly a decade, a pioneering figure. and now his resignation is stunning, this newsroom in the news industry. but like with any story, there's more to be told. and as you can imagine, one former president who could not resist wang in on is that a resignation guy. now hughes and he stories and more on say that news views, let's get started. ah, we start today focused on the relationship between us president joe biden and u. k prime minister boris johnson. now both have recentl

u. k. in the world sold his car, which is to drive the length of entire country pc. so he deed in november 2021 auch and started off from the village of john a groat some scotlands northern coast. he travelled the length of britain some 1400 kilometers, finishing it lands and in cornwall. his good friend jody raffle came along following him in a mobile line. you have to be very crazy and certainly quite eccentric as well because the caused great fun. but it's not particularly comfortable, and it's certainly an endurance because you're subjecting yourself to basically being in this position every day for a 100 miles effort. what it took for this was 3 weeks of doing that. the p 50 was a model originally made in the 1960. this is a replica. that's true to the original. and just as on the come feet, it's no heater. no hate only grim. no. could she see this is the driving position that i'm pretty much stuck in and when you're driving one of these long distance like i did, it, offenders are quite important. so i wore these when i was driving along because underneath my ri

britain would be gripped by a font deadly, a challenge unwelcome, but expected a groan of r is his, the u. k. the outbreak of corona virus is now officially a pandemic. from this evening i must give the british people a very simple instruction. you must stay at home. in march 2020, as covert 19 spread across the world, forest johnson placed britain in an emergency locked down. the government's overriding aim was to keep the corona virus contained to do that, it would need to rely on the state being fit for purpose. the initial response to the pandemic fundamentally relied on est structure and infrastructure that had been already hollowed out. the state becomes increasingly dependent on 2 kinds of private site to companies. one is management consultancies. so they are often brought in to help the state to reorganize services to assist in, in, basically in the privatization process. and secondly, the state becomes relying on outsourcing companies. so companies that step forward in cycle ok will bit to take on this paul of public services. the state becomes reliant on management consultancies t