At the latest mediterranean country to be swept by wild, fond Brazil President puts on a show for the south side. Congress. Lawmakers go against them in a crucial boat. I its all a bond is making new gains across s gamma status. Diplomats from several countries attempt to get in traffic and talks back on track. In the past week, its taken 9 provincial capital, the latest poly hungry and fires about in the north foster city in the south. The un says more than 240000 people have been internally displaced since the taliban offensive began in may tens of thousands of flight. The neighbourhood says the tale bol. Advance. Families have been piling into the Countrys Capital of cobble living in parks and streets with no resources. Go live now to rob mcbride. So how significant robot, the latest Tyler Bond gains. While the map of afghanistan is changing by the day, it seems at times to be changing by the hour. And it is not a pretty picture from the Government Point of view, especially when it looks at the north of the country at the areas that used to control sharif a very important strategic city seems to be about its own, the stronghold now in the whole of the north of the country, now it is still very strong that its still well equipped. It has forces in place and all of the fighting is outside of the city. And you would have said until recently that there was no danger of the place like bizarre sharif ever falling to the taliban, but certainly has made the population very nervous. Were hearing reports of crowds of people at bazaar. He should be at port waiting for the several flights a day that are taking people out of the city. Some of these other games that weve seen, they again have been the smaller provincial cities. But cities like Poly Comrey for example, does have a strategic value in that it brings the taliban close to the cobble area from the north. Interestingly, from the south that were also seeing an uptick in fighting in the province of god. The other there is all that we know that there was a lot of fighting in the south the in kandahar in helmand, but currently is a problem that is much closer to cobble. So there is a psychological value for the taliban to say that, look, we are able now to threaten the whole count, cobble area. Just how much threat, though, in any conflict, what you have claim and counter claim is often difficult to ascertain is id be giving an example of that. The taliban is making much of an attack on background overnight. Thats the base that was the home to nato and us forces. Its only about 40 kilometers from cobble. The taliban said it was multiple Rocket Launch that that caused a heavy casualties. We spoke to the africa Military Commander that who says it was one rocket that fell short in a Field And Rob at the same time. What does this mean for government forces as is you mentioned that a ton of on get closer to cobble the government is hoping that it is reaching a point where the taliban will face. Now, stiff resistance theyve, you know, a lot of that gains have been very significant, but also a lot of them have been rural areas, which maybe the government unrealistic lee would not have tried to hold onto. In any case i need is hoping that is it, which is the outskirts of much bigger cities that are better defensive. And also as far as the populations are concerned, urban populations who will follow resilience. Former resistance, who was nothing to do with the taliban, that they hope that they will reach that point. And to that end, in fact, press of the dash ref, connie has flown to mazata sharif to meet with local commanders. Local lead is really to try to boost morale. By the same token though, the taliban will be hoping that it has created now a Momentum B O b. Its in the countryside, but the other groups, other armed factions, wall loads of which there are many in afghanistan, will believe the narrative that they are in the ascendancy will give them the support they need to take that fight in the big cities. And you look at whats been happening in the past week or so, and at times you would have to question just which scenario will prevail at the end of the day. All right, thanks so much from mcbride there. Huh jim, jim has the latest on emergency talks me more going on here in doha. The fact that these talks are happening at all right. Now at such a critical juncture, really goes to show how much impetus there is from the international community to try to come up with some kind of joint solution to a very rapidly deteriorating situation in afghanistan. One of the things that some of the diplomats i spoke with yesterday are hopeful for is that perhaps if things are successful in this round of talks, which is expected to last 3 days, perhaps there could be the announcement of another session of intra apt and piece talks or dialogue, the last one of those meetings happen and in mid july and those talks have really just kind of stalled out. There hasnt been much momentum. Now the fact is the taller bond really has the wind that in fact theyre taking over more and more territory. And the diplomats i was speaking with yesterday really were wondering if the taliban was serious about coming here and negotiating and listening to these envoys that are trying to get them to come up with some sort of a piece plan. So everything really very much an open question right now as to what exactly will happen today that we do know is this is the 2nd day and what is expected to be to be 3 days of talks and the diplomats, although theyre not really speaking publicly about whats going on in the meetings are trying desperately to come together, get some sort of a plan, some sort of a formula for a peaceful solution to what is going on in afghanistan. Control of international airports is vital to the afghan government survival. Its from airports and strikes, launched, and remote army vases are supplied. Diplomat say, if a Deal Isnt reached to protect their whole, sued humanitarian groups will have to consider pulling out diplomatic ada james base report. Now from cobble. We thank you for your arriving in kabul by is always breathtaking. The scenery is spectacular. The afghan capital is surrounded by mountains. It can be a difficult landing, even for the most experienced pilot regularly, the airport is large, its been completely renovated by the international community. In the last 20 years, it was one of nato, and the u. S. His main air bases before they pulled out their forces in recent months. Its now used by civilian airlines and the african military. And for the un, another agent says its a vital lifeline. As roads have become more dangerous supplies need to be delivered by air from cobble but now control of the airport has become one of the most pressing diplomatic issues. The u. S. And other western embassies still have large numbers of staff in the country. Working in heavily fortified compounds, other like you mean turkish president , Reza Tae Bo dawn is offering to supply troops. So the airport remains secure. And in a worst Case Scenario can be used for an evacuation of international diplomats. Its really important because the airport is obviously the only way out of the country. And if diplomatic missions are to stay in an afghan, this then that is going to be administered at some level, maybe in a Power Sharing Agreement by the taliban. Then they need to be able to have a way out if either a civil war starts, or if the taliban decide to gain more power. And so the, the diplomatic activity of the country and also the humanitarian aid of the country is going to be decided by whether the airport stays open or not. So far the taliban has flatly rejected the idea of a turkish presence. And im told by diplomats that if a Deal Isnt done soon, the u. S. Is contemplating taking control of the airport itself. That would be a breach of the deal. It did with the taliban last year and would complicate things in this country still further. James bays Al Jazeera, cobble wildfires are burning across northern algeria where at least 42 people have been killed. Prime minister aimen, but not that man said 25 soldiers died during a Rescue Operation in the mountains of virginia and ca beale. Laura bowed manly reports. Its a desperate situation from branches to plastic, containers of water locals using whatever hand to smother the flames. Kobuck you to we are fighting fire to protect at least the houses we evacuated the elderly. And we stayed, as you can see, all of our Mamma Catch Mission as you see there, a fire everywhere. Weve not seen the government here. The people are acting as the government long lived, the civil protection team. Okay, what ill, jerry, as Kabir Region is known for its lush mountains and forests, but scorching summer temperatures have reduced the trees to kindling its one of 16 provinces in the north african country thats been hit by wildfire since monday. But many villages are isolated, difficult to reach and suffer from severe water shows just as homes burn and cause disintegrate, many people have escaped to shelter in hotels and schools. Some soldiers sent into help were reportedly cut off from safety by the fires. And for comes to the flames. Others badly injured with burns. For the more we have 3 deaths here and for the village. The hospital is full of jurys present abdomen. He deborah and tweeted condolences to the soldiers, families the Interior Minister has blamed arsonists for the fires. But so far havent provided details of the people in which i can tell you for beating the fire. Were fighting it with all that we have as a thick blanket of smoke consumes could be of mountains and the Skies Tint Amber residents via crew and soldiers continue to battle. The destructive force of the fires nor budget. Manley out to 0, fell ahead on Al Jazeera, the roll, the that was the roll, the motorcycle driving out fears of coven 19, and the biggest Bike Valley in the us. Im drilling a whole. Edinburgh with a famous festival is a shadow. Some say its pretty pandemic self, but a testament to the endurance of the R A. Its another beautiful sunny day at 35000 feet. The weather sponsored by cattle airways booted worlds best airline of 2021. Hello, great to see you on this wednesday. Weve had some historic Heat Blast through northern africa soon as setting a new all time Temperature Record at 48. 9. And the old record was 47. 4. Temperature is that backed off a bit on wednesday, a high of 40 degrees. We are also dialing up the heat across siberia. So cordova 42. 00 degrees on wednesday, but check out the 3 day forecast. You could break your all time Temperature Record on saturday with a high of 47 degrees. We do have some concern over this disturbance across the black sea. It could form into a tropical like Sy Clone pushing some Flooding Rain to turkeys, northeastern black sea region, an area still recovering from devastating flooding northwestern europe. We have a disturbance over the northern portion of the british shells and mixed up in cloud. However, though, for london at 23 and some storms rolling through latvia, speaking of storms, you know, the senegalese capital of Dot Com had more than a Months Worth of rain over the last little bit. And storm clouds have been squeezing out a lot of rain for cameroon and southern sections of nigeria legos, 29 degrees and we will see that activity continue on wednesday. Thats a snapshot of your weather fear. Soon. The weather sponsored by castle airways, boated worlds best airline of 2021. Freezing winds and rugged terrain, and at times seem impossible. But for afghan traders who brave the will con corridor, that is no choice. Combating the impossible to sell that good. An isolated area. We follow that daring journeys as they overcome the extremes risking it all ive got is john on Al Jazeera oh the the me or come back here watching out just time to recap on Headlines Baton on those taken another 3 provincial capital enough chemist. Thats not even in a week, the latest polar summary and 5, the bad in the north as well as far in the south in peace talks continue and go home for a 2nd day. Wildfires have killed at least 42 people in algeria 25 of those were soldiers who died during a Rescue Operation. The flames, the ravaged forests in at least 16 probably monday. Of course in china has sentence the canadian man to 11 years in prison after finding him guilty of spying. The court says Michaels Bible will be deported, but its not clear when he was detained. Alongside another canadian, Michael Coverage in 2018. The case is a seen by also as beijing retribution for the arrest of top chinese tech. Executive mang one jo, both canada and the United States have been quick to condemn spofworth sentencing. Foreign minister just introduce a, Chinas Conviction and sentencing of Michael Barber is absolutely unacceptable and unjust. He went on to say the verdict comes off the 2 and a half years of arbitrary Detention And Lack of transparency and a trial. It didnt meet the minimum standards required by international law. Today said the top priority remains securing spavoni and coverage. Immediate release. The u. S. Embassy. Beijing has also condemned the sentencing calling proceedings against the 2 canadians as an attempt to use human beings is bargaining leverage. Katrina, you has this update from beijing. He has technically 10 days to appeal the sentence, but that Appeal Process is very long, very uncertain. And its unlikely that hell be able to overturn this guilty, but the verdict here in china, 99 percent of all criminal cases that face court are found guilty. Now were getting some more details from this verdict, which was handed down from a court in done on city, which is on the chinese north korea border. West babel lived and operated his travel and cultural exchange of business for many years. Now it says that he was found guilty of providing state secrets and thus sentenced to 11 years in prison, the confiscation of his personal property and deportation. Now it didnt play when he would be deported. The canadian government says that this is most likely that he will be deported after serving his 11 years of sentence. But we do know that in the past, china has deported foreigners before serving the entire Prison Sentences. So this could be potentially a Bargaining Chip for aging in the future. Now this the comes and its handed down at a time when chinese executive from Kuala Mung Juan jose facing court in canada. Shes in the middle of the final push to avoid extradition to the us, but she faces charges of breaking sanctions on iran and possibly a lengthy Prison Sentence herself. Now, beijing denies that there is any link between these cases at all, but the timing is undeniable. South african president , ceramic, those there is testifying in a Corruption Inquiry involving his free dissents. And these are life pictures from the court in johannesburg. As on the commission was set up to probe allegations of corruption during jig. Jacob zoom is 9 year tenure. Zoom has been refusing to testify, is currently serving a 15 month prison term. As a result, his jailing sparks riots in South Africa last month, or the 300. 00 people were killed. For me, the men joins us now live from johannesburg. So we expect to hear from the president during this trial for the last time that the president filled them up was testified at the inquiry which difference from a former trial many South Africans had expected more detail around the role of the governing african national congress in the state of corruption in South Africa and now at the 2nd phase of his testimony, thats really what people are looking for as well as the on the commission is just really whats the african national congress new during the tenure of the former president , Jacob Zoom and what it did to stop alleged corruption. We know that the former president Jacob Zoom had refused to return to the commission, which resulted in a contempt of Court Charge as well as imprisonment. And so the african national congress really is in a position and the president specifically in a position where he wants to come across as doing the right thing in the answering these questions put to the party. We do expect the president to perhaps touch on the role the agency played in the deployment of officials to state owned enterprises. Specifically, because these really were the targets of large Scale Corruption with estimated that possibly a trillion runs, at least tens of billions of dollars will be lost during the time, but the former president Jacobs Tomorrow was in office. All right, thanks so much for me to mate of brazil. Congress has voted against the return to pay for balance. Next Years President ial election. Its a major blow for president , Job Ball Sanara mechanic. You have has this update from rio de janeiro, president wilson. I dont have been staging already the scenario for what will be next Years President ial election polls show. He would be defeated by left wing, former president lucy nasa, lula silver. So he has been crying out that there will be fraud much ahead of the vote both. So nato has always been a fan of former us president donald trump. Hes pretty much following from Play Book by saying already, making people doubt that the these elections will be fair. So hes creating a lot of confusion. And in this confusion, he then confronting, not only with congress, but also with judiciary power, hes been accusing the supreme electoral court of trying to interfere with, with how congress and voted today. And so hes putting one power against the other congress basically buried this attempt of trying to change the voting system. Now will both now to change his speech after this said fact, most them, its not likely he will. He has already been saying that that as i said, that the judges from the electoral court have been trying to sway congressmen. So he will always find something to justify what he thinks brutal acts of sexual violence have been used systematically as a weapon of war and to grind. Thats the verdict of a new report by amnesty international. It says ethiopian and Era Trained Soldiers of right, hundreds of women and girls, some were subjected to sexual slavery and mutilation. Others reported being gang raped in front of the family. Im this the Secretary General says the severity of the crimes could amount to crimes against humanity. Israeli forces have demolished a block of apartments belonging to palestinian families in sil, one and occupied east jerusalem. It was home to at least 12 people. Israeli authorities say it was built without the hermit, several demolitions taken place in the area in recent months. Theyve sparked protests against swats resident se is the discriminatory enforcement of building regulations me hundreds of people have been rallying in bangkok against the Government Handling of the crime virus outbreak. Thailand is recording around 20000 new cases every day. The worst outbreaks, so far, pressure has been mounting on the government after a slow Vaccination Roll out the i cannot make impact of coven 9 teens restriction. Scott jaila is in bangkok. He says the Protest Movement in thailand has been evolving. This isnt an ongoing pro Democracy Movement that is now kind of morphed and regained momentum because of a lot of Peoples Dissatisfaction with the way the government here has been handling the cov it outbreak. Thats partially because this nation really fared pretty well for the most. For the majority of the pandemic, but then just a couple of months ago, the beginning of april there, there was a 3rd wave, the strongest wave here. And it, the numbers have just been going up relatively steadily since we really saw spike about a month, month and a half ago, over 20000 Cases Today about 21000 more than 21000. Today i should say, there was a little bit of what could have appeared to be good news. The last 3 days it was about 19000 and its hard to go down. But again, we thought hop right back up. The criticism really revolves around the Vaccine Distribution Program here in thailand, the transparency from the government, and how theyre going to tackle the cupboard 19 situation. That is whats really kind of fuel the flames given fuel to the flames of this Protest Movement. Were Hearing Today that japan is stepping up, theyre going to donate more money to thailand, to help them disperse the vaccines. They do have here also from the United States, theyre going to donate more pfizer vaccines. So although the Vaccine Program is slowly wrapping up again, its really well behind where it should be at this stage. And were seeing that by these numbers increasing by cuz the gathering in the us state of south because of the annual sturgess motorcycle rally. The 10 Day Event kicked off on friday, the spine delta, various cases, Surgeon Cross the country. Last year is rarely became a super Spreader Event with more arrived as attending this year, health officials are increasingly wandered. Deborah is on the report now from south dakota. The, the sound of the worlds largest baker party. Its called the sturges motorcycle rally, held every august for the past 81 years. These 3 women rode their motorcycles, 2000 kilometers over 3 days to be here. 7 the rally, what else youre going to florida this year, an estimated 700000 bikers from all over the United States have descended on sturgess for 10 days of food, drinking rock concerts, lots of Motorcycle Riding on the nearby country highways. The event brings in roughly 800000000. 00 to the local economy. Biggest party ever got a lot of a lot of motorcycles, but not vast social Distancing Temperature checks or mandatory negative cobra tests. None are required. The last yourself, dakota made the controversial decision to hold the rally in august and weeks later, a surgeon covered 19 cases was linked to the sturges rally. The good news is many of the events are held out. Doors slowing the spread, but still help. Officials are worried, but in sturgess the people we spoke to werent bothered. People are called and you dont know if theyre called because its small can or if theyre coughing because i gotta take care in just to try to watch it. Are you worried at all . May not work now right now, because youre going to die one way or another. Youre going to sac get out of bed in the morning. They die because it will take the Wrapper Caution this up to happens and it was just stored your time to go. We had are back to an agent and it is what it is. And i think i already had the delta 2 weeks ago, i spoke to the mayor of sturgess and he says that this rally was never in doubt. And that by the time they realized that delta very was hitting hard here, it was simply too late to cancel. What to do was right for people, trauma event, stay home or sick or if you start to go pick, you know, stay away for people. No, no regrets about holding on in this town. Clearly the roar of the motorcycle engines drowning out any fears of the virus and the lives that could be lost because of it. Gabriel sancho Al Jazeera sturgis, south dakota, now the worlds largest out celebration the edinburgh international festival returns this weekend. The scaled Bank Program follows its cancellation last year because of the pandemic. John hollow. Did everyone have a good pandemic . Yeah, good. Yes. So make it difficult myself. Isabel found as one Woman Show ellipses is a journey through grief by a stand up comedy. What happens when also chronic or excited that you kind of tie depending on what either the Mom Or Song in a musical like many of the act. So this is Edinburgh Festival. Behind it is a story of endurance. I didnt know who i was anymore last year and exhilaration. Amazing, honestly, absolutely amazing. And for me, so everything opened up again for like 4 months from may and it just completely changed. How i feel like feel completely alive again. Hello. Hello. I am going to show the woman for 18 months. There are signs of life in the ops, the streets are filling up the stages on lit, again, the pandemic has left its mark. But the Edinburgh Festival is back on the car. Been at this over 40 years, this game and the festival i think is the most important vessel in the world. And i think if you like anything, if you dont do it, things tend to wither and die. And i think that the festival had to happen in some form in order to create life and spirit, and actually make sure that there is some teacher for it. And i think wed be a lot worse off if wed done nothing this year than we them than by doing something. So achieving this and then looking towards recreating it properly for me next year is kind of crucial. Was the worlds biggest festival of the ox drawing crowds in the past. Second, only to the elliptic games. 2 years ago, more than 3000000 people came here to see nearly 4000 acts crammed into every available performance space. And then it was canceled returning. Now some say a shadow of its former self but in its rebirth, cautious inevitably still coated conscious. There is a real set of childish excitement. Theres the audience and its giving them a lovely piece to the future. And hopefully theyll not call anybody and make base when they think its giving them an insight as to how to where entities to the future that the festival its performed. Most companies, sponsors and supporters can now turn the show must always go on. And so it is jona whole Al Jazeera, edinburgh. Ah, and lets take you through some of the headlines here now just here and now totally bond is continued to advance across afghanistan, drawing closer to cobble is taken another 3 provincial capitals. Thats 9