A warning from germany to stop before you break International Law germanys foreign minister tells the Israeli Government that its plans for an x. Part of the occupied west bank is illegal. And brazils battle for the truth about the coronavirus president once a change the way of the cases accounted to bring the figures down the Supreme Court says no change. Im told me a lot of good to have you with us at a dramatic congressional hearing the brother of george floyd has called on lawmakers to make sure he did not die in vain floyds killing in Police Custody ignited process across america and across the globe the. Floyd came as demands grew to reform policing. And so of avoid more cases of African Americans dying at the hands of white Police Officers. The day after his brother george was laid to rest in houston texas. Alone as floyd was in washington d. C. In an emotional testimony he called on lawmakers to ensure that his brother did not die in vain when you watch your big brother who you looked up to your whole entire life was that big a boys mom. Im tired im tired of my pain you feel when you watch Something Like that people of our backgrounds genders in races have come together to demand change on idiom on a george and make the necessary changes they make the Law Enforcement the solution and not the problem. In minneapolis where george floyd was killed the police chief is promising change he says hell withdraw from contract negotiations with the police union to push for reform my plan to bring in subject matter experience and advisors to conduct a thorough review of how the contract can be restructured to provide Greater Community transparency. And more flexibility for true reform. But many protesters believe true reform can only come through a radical change defund the police has become a rallying cry protestors want to cut funding for the police in favor of other Community Based projects. Police have also come under fire for using heavy handed tactics against protesters after floyds death and there have been dozens of complaints of Police Targeting reporters in one such Incident Police fired rubber bullets at d w Steffen Siemens and crew. That. Were threatened with birth 6. For me im sure you are on the level 0000 the u. S. Has promised to investigate the allegations. I know there have been concerns from some countries and their reporters have been treated in appropriately here you should know and those countries should know we will we will handle them in a completely appropriate way George Floyds killing has put police in the us under intense scrutiny floyd supporters hope that his death may finally lead to real change. In simons is now back in washington so lets cross to him for mos def and we saw you in that report under attack by u. S. Police when you were reporting on the protests in minneapolis have u. S. Authorities already been in touch with you about these incidents no not with me personally but i know that. W. Has contact and reached out to the u. S. Embassy in germany as well as to authorities in the United States or no also of course the foreign minister the German Foreign ministries in contact with the state department here on this side or with whoever they have as a point on this side here so there is something going on behind the curtains and it will hopefully be resolved soon in terms of. That this is going to trickle down to the local level because dont forget it was in minnesota in minneapolis where this happened so this all has to go on the state and city level and then well see what happens ok and then on the issue of policing itself Minneapolis Police have announced initial steps towards what theyre calling transformational reforms can you tell us about that. You know thats a very big word for. As of now very very little steps that is for example that the choke hold is now illegal thats for example or something mr shelving did meet on the on the neck of somebody that is now not allowed anymore as Police Practice and secondly any Police Officer whos witnessing this a colleague doing this has to interfere cannot just say hey not such a good idea but has to actively interfere and make the other officer stop doing what hes doing if hes doing this now however the big problem in the big question is here Police Unions you alluded to this in the piece they are very very very powerful and the contracts police between Police Officer and Police Department thats the point here this is where it really hits the rubber or the rubber hits the road where its going to be interesting because those contracts are so tight that you basically have no transparency and and then its really important for the community no accountability for Police Officers this is what the chief tries to change this is what Police Departments probably try to change all over the country ok stuff and simons well leave it there thank you. And response to growing calls to end Racial Injustice in the wake of George Floyds death nascar model racing has banned the Confederate Flag the move comes just days after the only black driver on the circuit wallace called on mask to make the change for many of the flag as a symbol of racism and slavery in the us and said the presence of Confederate Flags at its events runs contrary to its commitment to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to all files. Germanys foreign minister has warned israel that its plan to add next part of the occupied west bank will violate International Law i call mass issued the warning at israel just weeks before the new Israeli Government plans to make the move which has also been condemned by several other european governments would 1st on the agenda months and his israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi signed an agreement on the German Government providing funding for the Holocaust Memorial yog version. Germany is a staunch ally of israel but the relationship has been overshadowed by israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu his planned an extension of the Jordan Valley and settlements across the west bank land the palestinians claim for their own state. But george will this week German Government and our colleagues in the European Union have serious concerns that the n. Exemptions could make it impossible to achieve a 2 state solution we think this would be the wrong way to go but unfortunately. The e. U. Has considered imposing sanctions against israel if the annexations go ahead germany is unlikely to take such tough measures but then takes over the rotating presidency of the e. U. Next month and so must must come up with a common strategy in the e. U. Palestinian Prime MinisterMohammed Saeed called on germany to maintain a hardline with israel you know how sensitive this issue is warry for germany well listen but others that our senses should not come back spread over government and a lot this should not come at the expense of the but as you know vice palestinians have warned theyll proclaim a palestinian state if israel goes ahead with the annexation and. Earlier we spoke to our correspondent tanya crammer in jerusalem and asked her whether heiko must have specified whether germany would try to prevent israel and axing parts of the west bank. Well as a 1st meeting here with the new government and with his new israeli counterpart foreign minister Gabi Ashkenazi for. The German Foreign minister and he used this visit actually to stress that germany alongside the e. U. Is very very very concerned about its about its plans to possibly annex parts of the occupied west bank as early as july and he also used it to stress that this germany would consider this as in violation of International Law i think what he was trying to say yes well it said he came yet as a friend he was trying to strike the very delicate balance. Germanys historical commitment to israel on the one hand but on the other hand him his commitment to International Law not for a brief look at some other stories making headlines. German officials have confirmed theyve been officially notified that the u. S. Is considering withdrawing a large contingent of american troops stationed in the country the u. S. Currently has some 35000 troops in germany. Mourners have been paying their respects to bahrainis president here in currencies who died suddenly on monday the government says he suffered a heart attack croon caesar was set to step down in august after 15 years in power marked by repression and political violence. U. S. President donald trump has announced hes resuming his political rallies despite concerns about Mass Gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic the 1st rally will be held next week in tulsa oklahoma all showed trumps lagging behind his democratic rival joe biden in the face of protests and his response to the pandemic. In brazil the shops are opening again even as the number of confirmed cases of corona virus surges the most populous states pollo is the epicenter of the pandemic and has just report reported a Record Number of covert 19 deaths for the 2nd day running. More and more clued in 1000 patients arrive at some powerless temporary hospitals the true number of new coronavirus cases is the subject of heated debate on 33 trying to do more testing by can often only administer rapid tests which dont deliver reliable results experts fear that there are many undetected cases in the slums of Rio De Janeiro thats why local residents have started keeping track of themselves. Many of those infected by the virus are unregistered by the Health Authorities there are cases among people we know. The controversy over the true number of cases is also reached the government president bill sinatras commence the official numbers are too high and has banned publication of the figures. We want to return to normal brazil must pick up speed for the month so not a once a change the way the figures are compiled but his plans have run into fierce opposition. The old counting method and transparency need to be maintained one cant just make the numbers look prettier. Brazils Supreme Court has now ordered a return to their previous practice but the debate rages on and brazil still hasnt reached the peak of its coronavirus crisis. To jump to footballs german cup semi finals now and by a minute have set up a chance for double the season with the possibility of winning both the cop and the bundle by undefeated a pesky im trying to reach the final even paris have scored at the 14 minute mark but by unneeded robot love and dusky 2nd half goal to win it to one final play live a close and for the german cup championship next month in the french city of bordeaux a former german Submarine Base used during the 2nd world war has been turned into an underground Digital Museum and now showcases Colorful Light installations including motifs by austrian artist staff clint. The former banker lies like a dark and monstrous hulk in the water but inside the magic of mass eliminates the moves. By the works of austrian artist gustav clint and some of his contemporaries from around the turn of the 19th century when the Art Nouveau Movement was just gaining momentum. And he cited a model ends to be the largest Digital Art Center in the world housing my tasing exhibitions of works by some of the greatest artists of all time. The take a pop up can buy over the goal when you look at a work by clint the decor is as important as the face and its the same in a place like this if you project something onto a wall of the banka its not smooth if it has the on even this of concrete. Today the monolith as a center for the arts in the 1940 s. It served the machinery of war up to 15 e. But it could be service to the same time and the 60 needed a base and the bunker was built by germany and italy in 1941 and deemed to be indestructible covering around 12000 square meters aat is not a finding the future of the space. Youre watching news from berlin or when they can keep up to date with these stories and more on our website. Follow us on instagram and twitter as well at. The top of your logical its. Hard our mail account welcome to the 2nd series of on the fence. The planet on the brink of disaster we did a long interview experts about one question how to change