I am stephen sackur. France is back so says this countrys new young president , Emmanuel Macron. He has a ready outlined a grand vision for a reformed friends, leading europe on a much too greater integration. My guess today is his minister for europe, it nathalie loiseau. Having big visions is one thing. But how does Emmanuel Macron deliver, both here in france and in europe . Nathalie loiseau, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. Good morning. Your president , Emmanuel Macron, seems to think he can single handedly revive the european project. What, do you think, makes him feel that way . I think first, he feels a need. There are expectations for more europe, but also a different europe. The challenges challenges that we face of the continent are all bigger than what can be addressed by a Single Member state, be it migrations or climate change, terrorism, trade competition, all these challenges you to be addressed at the european level. And there is a very high expectation from the citizen
A powerful hurricane is forecast to hit the United States this weekend, it would be the countrys third in as many months. Storm nate has already killed at least 20 people in costa rica, nicaragua and honduras. The storm is expected to gain force over the next couple of days, hitting mexico and southern parts of the us. Luxmy gopal reports. Flooding has caused devastation in nicaragua. The storm has killed people and left several missing here and in honduras in costa rica. A state of emergency has been declared in Central American nations. Thousands of people are slipping in shelters, for out of their homes by the flooding. The destructive path is only just begun. Forecasters predict it will head north, gaining force to become a categoryi hurricane when it reaches the United States across louisiana and florida. The mayor of new orleans is preparing the city for the worst. Given these threats i have declared a state of emergency for the city of new orleans. While still uncertain, the lat
Report. Ben is there for us. Its a 100 billion business relationship. But after 13 summits and more than a decade of talks, can the eu and india finally do a free trade deal . Plus, autumn yuan bonanza. Six million Chinese Tourists are on the move for the golden week holiday. We find out how singapore is cashing in. Hello, and welcome to bbc news. Also coming up, another dent on the reputation of the japanese car industry as nissan recalls more than a million cars injapan over improper safety checks. Stay with us for that. We start in the indian capital, delhi, where Prime Minister modi is hosting the 14th eu india summit. European Commission President , jean claude juncker, and European Council chief, donald tusk, are there to discuss everything from security to migration and climate change. But they will also be trying to revive talks on a free trade deal, which started a decade ago but have made little progress. The European Union is indias biggest trading partner. The two sides tra
In a rut for a long time. Is it finally ripe for a fall . We know we have to change a lot of things, but we did not want an economy just totally liberal. It sounds like you are in love with Emmanuel Macron. Maybe no, im very enthusiastic and i think, especially for the young people, he can bring hope to them. Look out for the teeth of the grey panthers. Yeah, you are dangerous . President Emmanuel Macron is intent on reform. He wants to open up the economy, to deregulate it it is, in a way, a form of economic shock therapy. The question is, can this new young president take his country with him . This change is real and its going to be maybe brutal . No, its not brutal, its dynamic. Chanting. Street demonstrations are as much a part of the french way of life as baguette and red wine. To explain, the sign says, look out for the teeth of the grey panthers. Yeah, youre dangerous . Are you angry . Very angry. What do you think of mr macron . Not good at all. Old people in france have alway
We start with the growing scandal surrounding harvey weinstein. Police in new york and london have now stepped in, launching their own investigations. The hollywood producer is facing multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. He denies all accusations of non consensual sex. In his first Public Comments, he said everyone makes mistakes and asked for a second chance. Stars including Emma Thompson and jane fonda have spoken to the bbc about the allegations and the film industrys reluctance to speak out. Our correspondent david willis reports from los angeles. Harvey weinstein is admitting he needs help. In his first Public Comments on the widening sexual abuse scandal, he said he made mistakes but hopes for a second chance. More than 20 women, among them Angelina Jolie and gwyneth paltrow, have now spoken out. The latest is british actress kate beckinsale, just 17 when she claims weinstein first harassed her. Who are the women that he preyed on . Young women. Meanwhile