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A televised address later today. Plus california issues a sweeping rollback of its plans to reopen. Bars restaurants and places of worship all shut down again over a new search in the corona but. Im going out of as welcome to the program the British Government will ban walk away from having any role in providing technology for its 5 g. Networks from 2027 onwards with the car company barred from providing any new equipment from the end of this year the u. K. Previously gave the Chinese Company the green light to operate but following strong pressure from the trumpet ministration to band while way completely the government has made a dramatic turn citing serious security concerns heres what the u. K. s digital secretary oliver doubt. As the government agrees with the National Side security sense advice the best way to secure our networks is for operators to stop using new affected to while away to prevent to build the new pace future 5 g. Networks so to be clear from the end of this year Telecoms Operators must not buy any 5 to equipment from her wallet and once the Telecom Security bill is passed it will be illegal for them to do so. Here to fellow at Chatham House International Security program i mean how significant is the decision to block walk away from the u. K. s 5 g. Network is very significant not just at a technical level and for the businesses of the mobile operators its also significant geopolitically both for the impact on the u. K. s relationship with china and with the us and of cool opening up distance between the u. K. And the rest of the European Union on this issue why has the u. K. Taken this decision now and is it justified there are a number of reasons why the u. K. Has taken this decision if you recall the u. K. Announced its position on wall way back in january and so to sort of cover a middle way if you night that would acknowledge the security concerns voiced by the us and other International Allies but also kept 3 the business as usual for the mobile operators the limits of 35 percent set back in january very much reflected the status quo. What were seeing now is a ramping up of tension there is a fairly respectable technological. Excuse if you like for change in position and that is the unknown impact of u. S. Sanctions affecting Semiconductor Chips supply but there are lots and lots of other more political reasons both internationally and domestically here where a fair number of the of the governing parties representatives a very opposed to having while way a you just mentioned International Repercussions do you expect this decision from the u. K. To resonate resonate outside of the u. K. Very much so because part of the drivers for reopening the decision are about International Tensions china has already had very harsh words for the u. K. In response to hong kong and there are also tensions surrounding the chinese attitude towards the weaker muslims i think also the pandemic has played a part and certainly affected Public Opinion in the United Kingdom the recent opinion poll done by the Financial Times suggests that 83 percent of british people dont trust china at the moment but this is clearly an effort to move closer in line with other 5 eyes partnerships 5 eyes being the intelligence sharing cooperation between the us australia and others but it will also cools problems with china at a point where the u. K. Is exercising the European Union see making those ties weaker with European Partners and the european european other Member States have been doing their own thing with while away a display i call that you know for us for an overall policy an overall coordinated response in fact every country has been ripping out 5 g. In their own way and countries has been to use while they in some way im literally of Chatham House thank you very much thank you. France is celebrating its National Holiday busty day but this year public celebrations have been cancelled or scaled back in the capital paris for the 1st time since 945. 00 authorities have canceled the traditional parade along the shore sounds easy and said a much smaller event took place featuring a tributes to Health Workers representatives from 4 European Countries including germany were also present as their governments took in 161. 00 french virus victims at the height of the crisis. At home president mccall has been facing a lot of criticism though only recently he reshuffled his cabinet but its not going down well with everybody either especially when it comes to the appointments or just as minister to pour more teeth and interior minister. Was. These protesters are carrying gender equality symbolically to its growth. They say the 2 recent appointments deal a death blow to the promise president in monaco made when you came to power 3 years ago. If it. Is accused of having raped a woman in 2009 disappointment is it insulting to all women who are victims of Sexual Violence and to perm what he has said here and i like being with search out in the streets to what extent can you not listen to victimise this is a scandalous conduct. Im scared if i were a victim of Sexual Violence one day i would have to turn to institutions run by sexist people who are accused of rape and judge watching to do i look to. The point of star lawyer. As Justice Minister is also causing a stir amongst magistrates they dont feel hes on their side did in the classroom hear from the men in my quiet image as this appointment is like a declaration of war by iran and i call as a lawyer diplomat i t. Has time and again been contentious towards magistrates judges and prosecutors and there is a high risk of conflict of interest as law firm is involved in many high profile cases for example the now former Justice Minister Just Launched another inquiry into his latest case the form of a t will receive the results of that inquiry although hes also the lawyer pressing charges after prolonged. The government is trying to calm the waves after all appointment was supposed to give mccoy new shine after 3 years of controversial reforms unlike in other countries the Coronavirus Crisis has hardly improved this sluggish approval ratings. And i am much more with no one i would keep the best parts of our system and change its worst parts. Be im entitled to the presumption of innocence but am obviously at the disposal of all magistrates and if you know. That such words and relief to the anger of the unions rights protests says more than 50000. 00 people have already signed an online petition asking for the ministers resignations. Of the countries to take a stand against these appointments these concerns on women and not just the ones in france and also in iraq these protesters will continue their fight more gatherings and demonstrations are planned for the coming days. Time now for a quick look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world police in Southern California say a body found in a lake has been identified as the missing actress nyeri vera who went missing last week 33 year old is believed to have drowned after renting a boat with her 4 year old son he was found safe in the vessel and sarah started 6 seasons of the musical comedy glee. The u. S. Supreme court has cleared the way for the 1st executions of federal prisoners in 17 years some executions were delayed after a judge ruled on monday that there were still unresolved legal challenges against the Justice Department Trump Administration says the return to executions was in the interest of the victims. Californias governor as ordering fountains of businesses to shut down off the briefly reopening includes restaurants bars and places of worship across americas most populous state the decision comes after a new surge in reports of covert 9000. 00 cases across a number of u. S. States large metro areas in california including those angeles and San Francisco are among those affected. Back to square one california shuts down most of its public life for the 2nd time back in march it was the 1st u. S. State to impose a strict stay at home order even closing down its beaches parks and campsites but now that more is known about how the virus is transmitted the state has shifted its policy allowing Outdoor Activities to continue while closing most indoor facilities today we are announcing additional statewide actions as a relates to our stay at home order here in the state of california we are now effectively rather affective today requiring all counties to close their indoor act tities their indoor operations the governor is acting on the fact that nuke over 1000 cases in the state have surpassed 8000 a day more than twice as many as a month ago this could soon overburden hospitals in rural parts of california beyond bars and restaurants the governor has also called for the closing of gyms hair salons churches and nonessential workplaces in most counties but even those lucky enough to work in an area where businesses like these remain open dont know for how long. If we dont make no no money to pay the rent the little shop for 2. 00 so everybody has a problem yeah and a lot so we dont have any income and then the family our families the problem to deal with more than 7500000 californians already filing for Unemployment Benefits since the pandemic hit the latest shutdown could mean the final blow for countless livelihoods. In the u. S. City of san diego hundreds of firefighters have been battling a blaze on a u. S. Naval vessel that started on sunday morning the fire began in the lower cargo hold of the u. S. S. Bonhomme richard which was docked at a naval base for routine maintenance which meant a fire control system was turned off at the time the blaze broke out. Acrid smoke filled the air as firefighters battle to save the ship Health Officials in san diego have warned residents who smell smoke to stay indoors dozens of people have been treated for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion. But another danger is looming almost 4000000 liters of oil are aboard the u. S. S. Bonhomme richard a containment barrier has been installed as a precaution its one of the neediest worst shipyard fires in recent years. Superstructure in the upper decks continued to burn and if sustained damage by the 4 masters collapsed and the ship was listing however to watering is in progress and were keeping a good balance between. The admiral said the blaze appears to have started in an area where cardboard boxes and cloths were being stored the vessel Fire Suppression system was turned off due to maintenance work. The Amphibious Assault ship is capable of deploying thousands of marines her last would be a blow for the u. S. Navy. Some tennis news now him bilin a moment you dont often see in the game double. In 2 shots between the legs 1st Germanys Tommy Haas and the white man does it without hurting himself and then the knicks center of italy gets it done as well haas one the point small socially distance crowd. Cinna one the 1st from much of this exhibition. This is d w news and heres a reminder of all top stories this hour. The u. K. Government sponsored chinese take giant weiwei technology from its 5 g. Network Telecom Companies must we move away which meant by 2027 us just threatened to sever intelligence sharing deal with britain over concerns the way with mint would facilitate chinese spot celebrations for busty day and month on the way in paris with a tribute to Health Care Workers taking center stage in a scaled down parade president obama will not always expected to make an address to the nation outlining his Pandemic Recovery plan. Watching did i mean yes ill have more news for you at the top tier states. Combating the corona pandemic. Where does research stand. 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