Mugabe zimbabwes 1st post independence leader has died at the age of 95 he held an iron grip on power from 980 until he was forced out 37 years later his rule was marked by Economic Crises and hyperinflation that prompted millions to leave the country. Britains Upper Chamber of parliament the house of lords has passed a bill to block a no deal brant said on october 31st its another blow to Prime MinisterBoris Johnson he had called for early elections just before britain is due to leave the european union. German chancellor Angela Merkel said that the freedoms of the hong kong people quote must be guaranteed she met with premier league young at the beginning of a 2 day visit to china macko and leave discussed mutual commerce and the trade war between china and the us. This is g. W. News from berlin you can always find the latest headlines at d. W. Dot com or follow us on twitter at. Hello there and a warm welcome to news from the world of arts and culture of this guy german rock veteran. Barack features big in the show today as he opens a new exhibition in life and well get the lowdown on that and on these other stories. The impact of epic Science Fiction saga star wars on Popular Culture still resonates today in france the force is protecting really strong and its fueling a lightsaber do you willing trend. And in our series planet berlin we need an on among goalie an exparte who is warming up the german capital with the finest kashmir from her homeland. Well outside germany people might struggle to understand his significance spot back 73 and still rocking is