Millions into darkness putting countless lives in jeopardy. Europe bracing for another heatwave. Especially france. On thursday, paris could see the mercury rise above 40 degrees to hit a new record. To our viewers on pbs in the United States and around the world, thank you. Tomorrow at this time, Boris Johnson will be britains new Prime Minister. Early today, he secured at that place by winning the race to lead the conservative party. He defeated jeremy hunt by a two to one margin. His rise to power was fueled by his pledge to take written out of the eu. A brexit with a deal or without a deal. His backers expect them to deliver on that promise after taking the reins from theresa may tomorrow. Boris johnson is elected as the leader of the conservative party. [applause] the result came as no surprise. Boris johnson won almost twice as many votes as his rival jeremy hunt. After a boisterous campaign, his acceptance speech struck a concnciliatory note. T thank you everyone. You have been friendly, goodnatured, a font of excellent ideas all of which i propose to steal. [laughter] above all, i want to think ourur outgoing leader, t theresa may, for her Extraordinary Service to this party a and count. The country h he inherits iss mired in deep a m medical crisi. His most important task and challenge will be delivering what theresa may could not. We are going toto get brexit done. In a new spirit of can do and we are going to believe in ourselves. Were going to risee and paying off the ropes of selfdoubt and negativity. The applause may have been loud but Boris Johnson faces stiff opposition from many of his own mps. Finding a way out of the brexit quagmire may be more difficult than he cares to admit. Barbara is in london with voters reactions to the election and their expectations. About half of the people that we have questioned have said he could even be a terrible Prime Minister we dont expect great things from him. It is not the case that he is loved by a vast majority as he tries to project. I have known him for too long. They have seen him for so many years and they know that he is prone to creating problems. We asked people for their opinion. I dont think he is a good leader and i dont think he will get us out of the eu by halloween. That is just a fantasy. Hes going to be like a headless chicken running around westminster because he does not have the ability to negotiate with his own partyty let alone e eu. I am quite excited because i think we need a visionary leader. What we need is a visionary. To have somebody, someone who is going to be a politician or a leader of the country, that should be an outstanding person. Margaret thatcher, tony blair, they carried himself in a certain way area not the way boris does. I think he is the wrong person to be leading the country at this time. This goes to show that he has a long way to go to gain particularly the trust of the british people. People know that he likes to make up stories as he goes along and he says what people want to hear. That is something they dont appreciate in a Prime Minister so many british people are not amused at the moment. That was barbara reporting from london. Boris johnson once claimed that the chance of him becoming the british Prime Minister was equal to the chance of finding ellis pratt Elvis Presley on mars. Many who know him say that leading the u. K. Government has always been his lifelong ambition. Here is a look at Boris Johnsons career and his sometimes bumpy rise to power. He no longer has to knock. He now h has the keys to number 10. He started his career in journalism but politics came calling. In 2001, he won a seat in parliament for the conservative party. 2008 came in a challenge. Therefore officially declared Boris Johnson to be elected as the next mayor of london. As the mayor, he oversaw the summer olympics in london. The games were a success catapulting him into the limelight. And fullness that it is over i suppose. But in a good way. [laughter] will that do . Famous for his eccentric hader but also his embarrassing gaffes. Here he know over a 10yearold boy during a rugby game. It was on the issue of brexit that he was most controversial. He defied his Prime Minister becoming a leading figure in the campaign for britain to leave the eu. Driven in an uncertain direction to a place we dont want to go. Perhaps by a driver who does not speak the best of english. They won the referendum but there was controversy over some of the claims made by johnson and his fellow for the tears. Theresa may made hihim her foren secretary to many a surprisese appointment. Personal statement, mr. Boris johnson. He was at odds with Theresa Mays Brexit vision and he reresigned in protest. When a theresa may could not get her deal through parliament, she announced her resignation. Boris johnson emerged as a frontrunner to take her job. After three years and two missed deadlines, we must leave the eu on october 31. That will now be the greatest challenge for Prime MinisterBoris Johnson. He has promised to make brexit happened deal or no deal. Angela merkel extended her congratulations to Boris Johnson today. Her spokesperson said the chancellor is looking forward to working with him. There has also been a reaction from the Incoming European Commission president and emmanuel macron. They said they were hopeful of a productive relationship with Boris Johnson as british Prime Minister. There are many different and difficult issues to tackle together. It is important to build up a strong and good working relationship because we have the duty to deliver something which is good for people and in europe and the u. K. I am looking forward to working with him. I am looking forward to working with him as soon as possible. Not only on the european issues and continuation of the negotiations went to brexit that also on the International Issues that make up our daily lives and on which we are closely coordinated. Particularly with the british and germans whether that is the situation in iran or International Security issues. Brent i want to bring in our Political Correspondent to talk about the boris factor. We heard there from european leaders. How is the eu responding to Boris Johnsons pledge to get brexit done even without a deal . We heard this common language we are looking forward to working with him. I think this phrase working together that we have heard all across the eu today is interpreted differently. The u. K. Might see it as a signal that they are open to negotiations or we discussing the Withdrawal Agreement and the eu has made time and again very clear that is not going to happen. Today someone said withdrawal the future we can talk about. What about the view from here in berlin . Germany is a core player in the eu and the have a lot of stake. Germany is in a more particular situation than other eu members being a defector leader of the eu but also a major economy that has huge exports to the u. K. They may be the worst off on the eu side. You find germany in april particular situation. Angela merkel extended her congratulations saying we look forward to working with him. Another set a hard brexit is a catastrophe and no deal would be a worse situation anything else would be better. Germany is looking for real losses and a messy brexit. Wax there is no way for anyone to get out once unscathed. What other issues will he have to tackle . He is a Prime Minister of a country so he has a lot of issues to deal with. Iran will be a big thing. British lawmakers and policymakers are going to European Countries looking for a European Naval alliance to patrol the state of her moves. Hormuz. They have said whatever Naval Alliance is put forward will not be an official eu or nato mission but it will involve european member states. It is interesting because months ago no one would have predicted that the first challenge for a Prime Minister would be iran instead of brexit. Right. Those two things are closely linked. The strength of the u. K. And events unfolding around the world. Brent the latest on the fallout from the Boris Johnson election today. Here are some other stories making headlines. The swedishbased operatator of the british flagged tanker seized by iran last week in the city strait of hormuz is still waiting for permission to visit the 23 crew members. None of the crew are british citizens. They are mostly indianan and filipino that also include russian and lesbian nationals. The u. S. Senate has confirmed the president trumps nominee for secretary of defense after a sevenmonth delay. Mark esper, an army veteran won the vote by 90 eight. South korean fighter jets fired hundreds of warning shots after a Russian Military aircraft violated the airspace. Soul says the planes flew over the islands which are also claimed by japan which calls them talk shema. Russia says it carried out its missions over international waters. The militatary has been the de fao o ruleof thehe country since protests forced the president s resignation back in april ending his 20 years in officece. No date has bebeen set for new elections. Prosecutors here in germany say the shooting of a man near frankfurt was motivated by racism. The man in his 20s was shot in a driveby late on monday. The suspect, a 55yearold german man later shot himself did. This Industrial Area is a crime scene. It was here in this small town that 826yearold man was attacked. On monday afternoon, he was fired him a moving vehicle and severely injured. The suspected shooter, a 55yearold german, led to a neighboring town and killed himself with a shot to the head. He and his victim did not know each other. We are currently assuming the motive is xenophobia. The victim was chosen randomly but selected because ofof the cocolor of his skin. During a search of the suspect, and car, police found some several weapons. Investigators have not revealed other clues pointing to rates racism as a motive. You can be assured that we are very aware of the significance of this crime. We will extend our investigations in all directions. The victim survived the shooting only because witnesses called an ambulance allowing him to quickly be taken to hospital. He is said to be in a stable condition. In venezuela, electricity is slowly being restored across the country after a blackout on monday plunged millions into darkness. This is the latest hardship to hit venezuela which is already been crippled by an unprecedented economic crisis areas president maduro has blamed a cyberattack on a hydroelectric went for the outings. This is the second nationwide blackout to hit venezuela this year. Wax these people were trapped in an elevator when the electricity went out. Luckily, they could be rescued. Here in venezuelas largest airport, we see examples of what happened during the blackout. On monday afternoon, the traffic lights went out but that was just the beginning. The telephone system nearly completely collapsed. Trains and subways were brought to a standstill. Caracas has one of the highest crime rates in the world. Yesterdaday as night fell, fear rose. I cannot find my car. It is not here and not over there. We cannot find it. I dont know what to do now but hopefully my family will come look for me. President madaduro and his government think the outages could have been caused by sabotage. When the last blackout occurred, he blamed it on the u. S. Accusing them of mounting a cyberattack. Juan guaido countered by tweeting the government corruption and mismanagement were more likely culprits. The two parties have struggled for power since the beginning of the year but it is the venezuelan people who are suffering. You are watching dw news live from berlin. Still to come, catching the waves. The home of japans modern surf culture. Lets talk about the weather. Here in europe, another heatwave is sweeping the continent. Just look at the thermometers across the continent. You can see they are raising upwards. The highest temperatures are protected or this coming thursday. The epicenter of the heatwave is going to be france. This could see the mercury rise above 40 degrees celsius hitting a new record. Residents in the city are doing their best to try to stay cool with lots of water, water, and more water. As europe bakes under another heatwave, both Climate Change and a teenage climate crusader. They are back in the spotlight in paris. People in paris trying to keep their cool. When the forecasters think the french capital could see an alltime temperature high this week. The exceptionally hot weather may be welcomed by some tourists with time to take a dip. Swedish climate activist didnt come here for a holiday. She was invited to speak at the French National assembly by mps from a Cross Party Group concerned about Climate Change. She has highlighted the problem of Global Warming by instigating cool strikes and the movement has taken off worldwide. Speaking to the assembly, she said at the world had to come together to take urgent action. You cannot solve the crisis without treating it as a crisis. Without seeing the full picture. You cannot leave the responsibility to individuals, politicians, the market, or other parts of the world to take. This has to include everything and everyone. She also turned up the heat on our right members of the French Parliament who chose to boycott her speech. Some people have chosen not to come here today. Some people have chosen not to listen to us. That is fine. We are after all just children. You dont have to listen to us. But you do have to listen to the uniteds science. The scientists and that is all we ask just unite behind the science. Away from paris in bordeaux, the temperature has already reached a recordbreaking 41. 2 degrees celsius. The u. N. Says conditions across france were already medical before the heatwave developed. They are warning that the heatwave will aggravate the drought. It has not rained in many parts of france since the end of the last heatwave and the start of july. A number of places in france have set new records for the lowest amount of rainfall since records started. Scientists are cautious when drawing connections between weather patterns and Climate Science but they are increasingly confident that manmade clients Climate Change is driving the intensity of heat waves. Brent now to cycling news. The battle of the sprinters was won by an australian in the tour de france. A frenchman kept the Yellow Jersey finishing in the main pack the other overall contenders. A coach has hit back at claims he showed a lack of respect to one of the teams players. The welsh forward has fallen out of favor and is expected to move during this transfer window. His agent called the coach a disgrace over the weekend. That was after the coach had said it would be best for everyone if he left the club. He later said he was only trying to help. First of all, i never disrespected anyone. Especially not a player. Because i have always said the same thing. The players are the most important thing to a club. As long as a player is here, i will be with him. We have said news to bring you tonight. Russian boxer has died after suffering head injuries in a fight last week. He collapsed after competing in the United States on friday. He underwent emergency surgery for bleeding on the brain but later succumbed to his injuries. He was only 28 years old. Surfing makes its olympic debut next year at the tokyo games. The events will be held but for japanese hardcore surfers, it is a different coast south of tokyo that was considered the birthplace of the countries modern surf culture. Take a look. Source of japans coast. Modern surfing culture first washed up here in the 1960s. Arriving with the tide of american servicemen stationed here. A local surfing pioneer and surf shop owner remembers the arrival of the longboard stylele americn boards. Before the current form of surfing came to us, we used a washshing board or a babath covs a board. At the time of the vietnam war, american soldiers brought surfboards with them. A new generation of japanese surfers were quick to adopt the new style and to this day, surf shops still pay homage to their forebears. But, the areas unique style is what keeps p passionate surfers comiming back. Courts i like the time passes slowly here. It seeeems that everyone is kind and peacaceful. I really like that. They seem to be passionate. Every time you get a a nice way, there are 30 people out therere clapping. It is nice. The less reliable waters meet it has only been selected to host sailing events at the 2020 games. The areas of special atmosphere makes it the true home of japanese surfing too many. The streets of casablanca have been glowing with bright colors after a graffiti artisist adorned the city during moroccos annual street art festivival. Artists from oldlder the world have the opportunity to decorate the streets and walls without getting arrested. The festival just ended its sixth year and explored new areas of creative expression. It included exhibitions, workshops, and a graffiti competition. Here is a reminder of the top stories at this hour. It or as johnson is in line to become the next ridge Prime Minister following his election to lead the British Conservative Party today. He was elected by a comfortable majority of party members. Theresa may is due to resign tomorrow. The teenage climate activist has delivered an impassioned address to frances National Assembly urging world leadersrs to take action to fight Climate Change. Her plea comes at as cotton faces recordbreaking heat this week. You are watching dw news live from berlin. I will lay back to take you through the day. What kind of leader will Boris Johnson be . No one is really sure. We will explain coming up. Boris johnson wins the conservative leadership vote and not succeed serena may. As party leader. And d as british Prime Minister. France votes to ratify the controversial see to deal with canada. Is in spite of wararnings of french farmers stand to lose out we have analysis coming up. T. H. Kind of campaign a greta thorn birds addresses the French National assemembly dubbed the joan of arc ofof Climate Change. Skeptical members of frances far right. Thunderbolt politicians they can ignore the youngsters