Countrys Voting System they say that the one place puts too much power in the hands of the ruling copsey. Also coming up facing a potential dropping in Upcoming Elections britains labor party vows sweeping changes to the economy which breaks it fueling passions ahead of the vote speaks activists on both sides of the debate each favorite that tone from the change. And australias biggest city is choked by a thick blanket of smoke as nearby wildfires but out of control were in sydney limiteds of people are breathing dangerous and. Im at a home for a glad you could join the u. S. Will make his all beginning a final day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry against president. And it comes a day off to potentially damaging testimony from a top diplomat diplomat gordon sohn than the u. S. Ambassador to europe told lawmakers that withheld a white house meeting with the ukrainian president until kiev launch an investigation into the bidens. He was the most highly anticipated witness a president Donald Trumps impeachment hearing so far and ambassador gold in some land didnt disappoint in his testimony sunderland told will make his he was pressured to follow orders and ukraine by trying slowly every day giuliani and that washington had pushed kiev to investigate trumps rival joe biden and his links to Ukrainian Energy fembot raise money in return for white house access as i testified previously mr giulianis requests were a quid pro quo for arranging a white house visit for president selenski mr giuliani was expressing the desires of the president of the United States and we knew these investigations were important to the president but was there also a quid pro quo involving military aid we learned that the white house had also suspended security aid to ukraine i tried diligently to ask why the aid was suspended but i never received a clear answer i later came to believe that the resumption of security aid would not occur until there was a Public Statement from ukraine committing to the investigations of the 2016 elections and were recently as mr giuliani had demanded its just not good enough according to republicans you acknowledge that this is speculation right it was a presumption ok but a good enough presumption for democrats hoping sundance testimony will prove that trumps dealings with ukraine are grounds for impeachment. Trump himself remains defiant before leaving on a trip to texas he angrily tonight pushing for an exchange of faith is with ukraine. I say to the assessors refund i want nothing i want nothing i want no quid pro quo socialists the president really. Did do the right thing i want nothing thank you both have a good time were going to. Say to him the inquiry was over but its up to House Democrats when the hearings will end. Well here with me in this you reporter William Crawford to analyze what has been going on with him do you think that disownment delivered the kind of testimony the democrats had been hoping for it was very strong testimony coming from a trump ally you know a multimillion dollar donor to donald trump. And he said there was a quid pro quo as far as the meeting and the call was selenski was concerned less equal less certain about the military aide. So republicans and democrats can look at it as they want of course and the but the most important thing here is to always remember that quid pro quo is not necessarily or peach bowl offense its not what is necessary here for democrats to make their case of course makes the case much clearer because you can point to hot smoking gun could pro quo impeachment but lets not forget that that is not the Legal Standard or even the political standard for democrats pursuing impeachment and then eventually removal from office some of them have been labeling as misuse of power for example counting in all the times President Trump has said that he is clear by this statement how does he justify that well donald trump i think will always assume that hes cleared and exonerated any no matter what happens we see hes not doesnt have a track record of apologizing or say he made a mistake so of course donald trump par for the course going to say hes exonerated there is that strong statement that he repeated again and again and went to the truck went to dumbstruck asked him an open question what do you want from ukraine and trump said i dont want anything. But we dont know the context of that we dont know what mood he was in we dont know what tone of voice he had we dont know what else was happening at other times because it is very clear is on that has made it very clear that there was an exchange there was an expectation of some kind of investigations into birds. And the bidens in effect so donald trump can say he was xander because that one particular moment but its on them brought up many other cases through did you really ami through other elements of the official official government policy where it showed that donald trump. Was looking for something out of the landscape to give him the attention of the United States right and we do also have to say of course at the moment proceedings featured prominently last night of course said during that t. V. Debate between democratic president ial hopefuls lets take a listen to what the candidates had to say god would not direct were Justice Department like this president does id let them make 30 independent judgment i would not dictate who should be prosecuted or who should be exonerated thats not the role of the president of the United States what we saw today is ambassador signed on by his own words told us that everyone was in the loop that means it is a criminal enterprise engaged in by the president from what we heard today the Vice President the secretary of state and the chief of staff of the president who is not only a pathological liar he is likely the most corrupt president in the modern history of america but we cannot simply be consumed by donald trump because if we are going to water were going to lose the election. Now of course the proceedings essentially with the elephant in the room the candidates have to talk about them in their address but i wonder is there a danger in focusing too heavily on not one single issue because at the end of the day those hearings could be done and dusted its in a months time well fortunately we just heard of Bernie Sanders saying we as democrats cant be focusing on this we want to win this election. Even if donald trump is impeached and a trial goes to the senate the chances are that hell be cleared and that will mean he it will be the candidate they are facing in the 2020 election and remember the republicans are charging this is all a witch hunt this is all an effort to undermine the 2016 election and prevent trump from getting a 2nd term in 2020 and if democrats if Democratic Candidates are only focus on that it will only lead to that idea that theyre just trying to find another way to beat him because as republicans will charge they cant beat him fair and square in an election so we also know that voters especially in really important swing states many of them also subscribe to this g. O. P. Point of view and they want to hear about all the issues that matter to them an impeachment is a very complicated topic is something a lot of people dont follow detail by detail and the other issues of health care and Education National security these kinds of things immigration are much more important them and they want to see candidates talking about the issues of every campaign absolutely or do these issues mattering as well we thank you so very much to insights the 2nd of now at some of the other stories making news around the world china is demanding that President Donald Trump veto new u. S. Legislation aimed at supporting human rights in Hong Kong Beijing is threatening to take a strong countermeasures if he becomes will the measures would impose sanctions on chinese officials found to be violating freedoms in the city. Tens of thousands of washingtons have filled bangkoks National Stadium to see pope francis lead a holy mass the pontiff is the 1st to visit thailand in almost 4 decades and use the service to urge cooperation between the british majority and the catholic church. A Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and singapore comes into effect today the deal removes needed all customs duties with some exceptions in agriculture and fishing trading goods between the e. U. And singapore adds up to more than 50000000000. 00 euros each year. Or thousands of people have once again taken to the streets of the georgian capital tbilisi off to parliament failed to introduce proportional representation this week the police cleared protesters using water cannon and tear gas opponents say that the electoral system is unfair and gives the ruling party too much power they dont really use any show in reports now from tbilisi. Valley through democracy and against the ruling party that tadcaster is outside the georgian parliamentary one snap elections and constitutional reform the protest has united around 20 opposition movements they say the current electoral system favors the ruling Georgian Dream party which critics argue has too much power for people here Electoral Reform is much more than a formality this is a very very important change for the society because everybody understands that with the Current System there may be no free and Fair Elections people want something very basic they want this country to be peaceful to be democratic they want their will to be respected they want free and Fair Elections and these are basic Constitutional Rights of georgian people some protesters or even camping out here to keep up the pressure on the government the ruling Georgian Dream party had promised a change in the electoral system after protests in june but last week it didnt pass and parliament where the party has a majority we are here. Protesting. Because they. And. Were coming from we dont have we dont have proper checks and balances to have a parliament where the represented proportionally is vital for our democracy and people realize that recent surveys show Georgian Dream is still the most Popular Party even if their poll numbers have dropped to just 23 percent but the leader of the parliamentary majority insists that most people here appreciate the stability his party has brought to the country and says the protests arent representative. Meanwhile outside Parliament Demonstrators are keeping watch for another day. That the protesters are here to stay but for now the opposition and the government are standing their ground and the political deadlock here in georgia looks set to continue parliamentary elections are scheduled for autumn next year but protesters dont want to wait and theyre planning another large rally on monday. Britains Opposition LeaderJeremy Corbin has unveiled a detailed manifesto for next months election as his labor party tries to close an opinion poll down with the governing conservatives labours new plans the government includes a 5 percent increase in Public Sector pay higher taxes on companies and the nationalization of solomons the structure is being billed as the most radical plan to change in decades this party this movement this manifesto is different. Labor is on your side. And there could be scarcely a clearer demonstration of zaps the furious reaction of the richest and most powerful Labor Party Leader that Jeremy Corbyn well change is the big talking point in the u. K. Because even before unary majority vote is back to britain leaving the e. U. Breaks it polarized opinion and more so now as the u. K. Is still not actually left back it must report. Far in our case so that if you one of those thank you same law alice grant is going canvassing for the 1st time in her life for the breaks of party she doesnt think britain needs a divorce deal with the European Union her main priority is to get out of the us quickly as possible just as the breck said potus promised i really believe that the parks party right now is their new policy thats offering a clean bright bright. Tories for 3 years here failed to take us out and i think well that parts positive and very promising but in the affluent part of Central London where alice lives most people are pro e. U. Think the practice of parting can here present with a start a lecture. On the back supposed. To have a good day. For 18 year old alice and her younger sister democracy is at stake they say the u. K. Needs its freedom and to them be undemocratic even though most of their friends think differently they are discouraged all school was in a very remain area and it was very politicized lessons were all the net basically all about shaming people who said and i was right said that its really hard for me the majority of young people in the u. K. See the e. U. As something positive opening up opportunities to work and study abroad so those campaigners the ones who reversed drugs that are trying to get as many young people to vote as possible. So im bored your board of directors that weve been talking about this for 3 years now were all dead femia older woman has more than 200000 followers on twitter and instagram he tells them that the 2nd referendum can put a stop to brits it is the 26 year Old Law School graduate has put his career on hold to become a full time activist the things that he will vote for in 2016 are clearly not going to happen they expected more control over their country theyre getting less they expected to be richer being made poor they expected us to move on quickly this is dragging on for 3 years like a drug for a decade nobody wants any of these things gave us a choice femi has been verbally abused and has received racist comments and threats on social media because of his views on blacks it for him the general election is key only if enough pro e. U. Politicians make it into parliament will there be a chance of a 2nd referendum to free show up to vote in massive numbers and got this in the bag for winning 2 and if it might i dont know i dont know im hoping that young people and the chemical woken up but i cant guarantee and so was i see the results of polling day which oakleaf that the 2 activists have one thing in common for them bracks it is the most important election issue but their views couldnt be more different. Well they now are the new lawyers representing victims of the late sex offender Geoffrey Epstein are urging britains Prince Andrew to speak to us investigate the prince its a drawing from public criticism of his friendship with scene and a disastrous interview with the b. B. C. Ukraine says 3 naval ships returned by russia this week are in bad condition president below the ms lenski inspected the vessels when they arrived back in ukrainian port their release as part of efforts to east tensions ahead of a peace summit between russia and ukraine. Israel is moving closer to its 3rd election within a year after Opposition Leader benny gantz failed to form a government nor make his now have 3 weeks to rally around dance Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu or another candidate in order to avoid going to the polls. While youre watching the news still to come imagine an aunt exhibit 12 and nothing to guide you but the pictures themselves will visit a new show in munich that defines explanation. In australia firefighters are battling hundreds of bushfires across eastern and southern regions authorities have issued severe danger warnings and smoke from fires has blanketed australias biggest city sydney and if the case. As bushfires test through acres of australian farmland a rip tide of fire and fury firefighters and their trucks can only try to catch up. For some its already too late the fires have left a trail of destruction in their wake. Of the go. All. Over because of. The. Huge. Machine real stuff just totally go and further up north with critics accuse the Prime MinisterScott Morrison of not taking his environmental responsibilities seriously but hes denied his governments Climate Policies are to blame for the fires. The bush fires are a part of life here meteorologists say the severity of this years recognizance of Climate Change with the land dried out and ripe for fires. Weve seen hot weather weve seen strong winds and we predicted they would before its important to point out this particular point on that we still have a long way to go. In sydney smoke from the fire says shrouded the citys most famous landmarks in a haze people have been Wearing Masks because of the poor air quality. Noses irritated throats or woke up with a side of the word today to help. The bushfires have affected all fix of australias states the biggest risks this week are in the south with the code rate declared in victoria. Well joining us now from sydney is journalist william bree when you have had no let up there in australia for weeks hundreds of bushfires across the country