Chilling politician was found dead with a bullet in his head the police say it was not suicide socalled might have wanted him to dead. And british sponsor terrorism may step down as the leader of the conservative party today we take a look at the candidates hoping to take a place in number 10 downing street. Plus we meet the photographer who takes candid for dr afridi to a new level he hangs around odd galleries looking for good and wonderful coincidences. Hello and welcome im of the thought she we begin with politics when you open in polls show for the full sun the environmental is green party. Is ahead of john this conservatives it has emerged as the Number One Party in the nation if elections were held on sunday this would be the outcome the greens would come in 1st with 26 percent. Of conservative c. D. U. C. S. U. Bloc for with to 2nd place the 25 percent and coming in the right wing populist if tea at 13 percent another jolt america schoolish and bought knows the center left social democrats dropped to 4th place with only 12 percent the market friendly f. T. P. Would get 8 percent and the fall lift left body 7 percent. So what do those results mean a senior Political Correspondent hans brandt is with me welcome hans surprising obvious results so we used to thinking off the green party at one point as a fringe as a nice body but now its number one in the polls it has for a long time been a single issue party Environmental Issues thats the basis on which it was founded as the name indicates whats really to surprising about this is it coming in in 1st place in other words whats more surprising than the increase in support for the greens is a decrease in support for the conservatives in other words that the conservatives are being beaten into 2nd place the greens have been on an up since roth a year and a half ago or so when we look at the opinion polls before the last german election in 2017 general election at that time it was traditional issues such as migration social justice pensions that kind of thing were top issues and Environmental Concerns were very far down the list i think possibly because we had such a very hot summer in europe last year everyone felt that an environmental issue is in fact affecting them in their daily lives and thats really giving the greens a push ok before we continue lets take a deeper look at how the greens have been doing and what thats taken them to the top spot in the police for the 1st time. Its been a Long Time Coming for decades in the wings on germanys political stage the greens have come into the spotlight they almost joined uncle americas government after the 2017 general elections they won big in recent European Elections more than doubling their seats in brussels whats their secret the party leader offered his theory following the European Election result. It changes its young people involved immediately you dont have to climb along ladder before you get hurt instead you can prove yourself quickly that makes us accessible and open to social changes shifts new forms of communication new issues and fresh views. But the greens also find themselves at the right place at the right time though no longer a single issue party theyve always been foremost about the environment and it seems enough of the electorate now is to Climate Change has become a top issue fridays for future has grown from a weekly student strike to an organized movement with political influence meanwhile the german Auto Industry is diesel cheating scandal has hurt americas climate reputation and her government has had to admit it will fall short of its climate goals this is Fertile Ground for green momentum but only a National Election will show with growing Popular Support translates into real political power. So the green party is winning support for a number of reasons on the survey indicates agendas believe the green party can deliver Better Outcomes compared to. Which party has the best on says for the future the post as honest were trying to 7 percent the greens have a massive lead america is conservative and 2nd basemen just 12 percent and a Coalition Partners the center left the social democrats 4 to a devastating 2 percent. How this or you click a major shift in how people perceive that political bodies the greens appear to have moved beyond being a single issue party is to be heard in our report and people seem to feel that the big bodies no longer resonate their concerns yes i think that is the case obviously that has to do with the fact that Environmental ConcernsClimate Change are at the top of the agenda at the moment and thats simply an issue on which the greens are completely credible something in which they have been consistent for many many years but of course what only put ones trust in a pot if one has more of a feeling that the party as a whole is trustworthy and on us the other issues as well at the same time there is a major weakness amongst the governing with the still currently governing parties the conservatives and the social democrats both are having lots of trouble finding new leaders amongst others that are going to america has decided that shes leaving the political scene within her party theres a fight going on redefining what the party stands for whos going to lead it and so on and the social democrats is even with worse than that so they have no leader at all at the moment and Political Program is in a shambles i think one has to say under the circumstances its the greens that come out on top so how do appear that one reason for the green strength appears to be other bodies weakness is the opinion polling off this body is not paying enough attention to the issues people really care about and can other results for the governing bodies 77 percent of all voters say that about the c. D. U. And c. S. U. 72 percent have the same verdict on the social democrats. Now these are a very damning numbers for the governing coalition but lets remind ourselves what does it mean for the greens the greens have been at the National Coalition level twice and the odd leading at the state level in one of the countrys states but do we decide rethinking the green party and looking at it as a pot of the political mainstream now because i think that is there for definitely the case the greens themselves are pretty surprised by the speed with which this is happening and are saying themselves that are not completely prepared actually to take on this kind of role but one has to say there have been as you say in the coalition with the social democrats only in the century. Lift leaning coalition at that time they are also leading the government in federal state and southern germany there they are cooperating with the conservatives so that means that they are able to form coalitions on both sides of the political spectrum but so far it was the greens who were being asked to enter coalitions with the major parties was turned around now is that its quite possible that the greens themselves will be leaving such coalitions that they will be choosing Coalition Partners for a government led by a green chaunce or the for instance thats completely new so that is in a sense playing the kingmaker in a jail in politics hans bruhn thank you very much for that analysis on the bay interesting opinion poll which is come on come out on german political potties. Let me now bring up to date with some other stories making news around the world mexico says it will deploy 6000 troops to it. In an attempt to curb the flow of migrants heading to the u. S. Its part of mexicos efforts to avert a new u. S. In. Washington says it will impose a 5 percent tax on mexican goods on monday if. Illegal migration is reached. And by saudi arabia the u. A. E. And norway suggest the damage to the oil tankers in the persian gulf last month was lacky caused by what theyre describing as a state actor folgers divided to the u. N. Said to show that evidence of a naval mine attack the u. S. And saudi arabia have blamed iran for the sabotage but theyre on denies any involvement. Biggest soccer stars neymar has testified to police in rio in connection with a Rape Allegation against him the brazilian there was questioned about his social media post showing images and messages by a woman whos accused him she alleges that assorted in a hotel room last month hes denied it. Here in germany people have been shocked by the death of a popular politician in the state of has cell. Was found dead from a single bullet in the head last week he was a leading advocate for refugees and migrants a stance that has brought him Death Threats over the past few days disturbing remarks gloating over his death have surfaced online our reporter traveling to hometown of ista to find out. It was a shock to the had a very close friend here in front of his house c. D. U. Politician by to look was found by a Family Member early sunday morning since his death no clues have emerged about the perpetrator or the perpetrators and habitants of his home village east has shocked. Its a very difficult situation for the town and for me too he had his own views views that you could run up against that you could debate with him. At a Community Meeting in 2015 look because stood up for refugees telling those who disagree that. You have to stand up for these values whoever doesnt represent them can leave the country at any point. Or d. N. C. Members from the far right where i would very much by his words. Look even received Death Threats afterwards now in the days after the killing disturbing commons appeared on line you dont have to be sad its a reason to be happy you get what you deserve he was a trader of the people. Many people are shocked by the commons german president. Condemns the hateful speech be among true indians of the way that some individuals on social media are attacking his death taking satisfaction from it and applauding it its simply cynical tasteless revolting and offensive in every way. They are on a german t. V. Show the Police Issued an appeal for everyone with information to come forward with the president they are hoping to find witnesses who went to a fair fight next to look because home the evening of the crime. Were obviously hoping to receive information that can help us solve the crime its really a unique situation were talking about a type of crime scene that hasnt been seen and has for a long time. The killing of has left many of the people here in his home village in shock a german politician shot back on his own terrorists to some it seems like a planned execution the case raises many questions which will hopefully be answered soon by the police now to the u. K. Prime minister tourism a stepping down as leader of the conservative party today but she will stay on as caretaker Prime Minister till the party. Her resignation 2 weeks ago has kicked off the race to replace her as the head of the body and the country now 11 conservative lawmakers vying to be the next Prime Minister we take a look at 3 of the favorites leading the race is. The former foreign minister has faced to take the country out of the e. U. On october 31st he says. The environment minister Michael Goves has a back street breakfast strategy and says he believes he can unite the tory party. Another top candidate is dominic robb who resigned as greg said minister. Job wants to renegotiate the department deal with. And. Joins me from london big nominations for leadership contenders are now open so what happens now what is the process to elect a new leader. Its quite an intricate process in the conservative party 1st of all its up to m. P. s to come up with a shortlist of 2 leadership candidates and then it will be decided by the party phase the whole process is going to be over at the end of the summer at the end of july now for the moment Boris Johnson is the clear frontrunner the former of london the former foreign 2nd. But. This is house see. It. As somebody even. So death contrave but their. Legacy well were going to have a look at that shes it was hard working but she really hasnt been able to unite the country. Ok so lets take a look back as to how to reason me dealt with the whole break that issue and i apologize for the quality of that line to london. It was a tearful end to one of the toughest gigs in politics. I will shortly leave the job that is being the owner of my life to hold. The 2nd female Prime Minister but certainly not the last. I do so with no ill will but with enormous and enduring gratitude to a part of the opportunity to serve the country i love this was to reason may as she announced her resignation 3 years into her premier share. When she took over the job from David Cameron the u. K. Had just voted to leave europe it soon became evident that the brigs that made could deliver was not the breaks that many had voted for. But may wouldnt be deterred and smiling through gritted teeth she carried on with the task of pushing through bricks that come what may. Brecks it means bricks it and were going to make a success of it bricks it needs frex it im very clear breaks it does mean brackets. Persistence truth ridicule from the opposition. And she got flak from within her own ranks with several of her key ministers resigning as a prank that. Finally against all the odds and after months of negotiations london and brussels agreed on a draft prigs a deal. E. U. Need is approved it but may fail to trump up enough support for the deal a time. Mutinous members of their own party seized the moment to challenge her leadership. But many said family of the verge of no confidence amongst tory m. P. s. To. A dog fight over head deal ensued and breaks it was postponed in the end it was a battle that may you just couldnt win. And returning now to our cars and to get lost in london begin we seem to have got the line up and running again until recently had pledged to deliver brag but it simply did not happen with the tory party so divided just how difficult would it be for a new media to unite the party the country on breaks it. A huge toss the conservative party has been divided over the question of europe really for decades and now the actual proses of leaving the European Union has emphasised the divisions that there are in the party but also in the country then also we have the emergence of niger for russias new party the braggs of party and thats going to put more pressure on the conservative party to deliver breaks in many of the leadership candidates argue that while the public isnt so fed up that britain just needs to leave the European Union come what may so niger project success at the recent European Elections definitely putting pressure on both the established party since reason they might be leaving by the braggs its come number a is going to stay true i did so are you a bigot must in london thank you very much. Youre watching the news coming up ahead we meet the photographer who finds some really wonderful coincidences in gathering. But 1st some sport and the womens wild guy starts later today and it looks to be the most watched womens football tournament ever anthony how it can be deadly sports says is to bring us up to speed up to speed as to whats going to happen and to tell us about the talk about how it unfolded 24. 00 teams to 52. 00 matches 9 host cities including paris thats where the action kicks off tonight thats where france the host will make korea theyre hoping to emulate what the mens team did back in 99 he had as high as they won the tournament in generated all sorts of excitement what the departure is with this tournament is not going to come to a culmination in paris though the hitting all the way through 9 cities to live on now leon is one of limply on the french women champions and theyre also the Champions League champions now so leon is a real seat of power in the womens game but i think france and in the world and you have a favorite but if in doubt say the usa they won a 3 time so they are the favorites of merit but i guess you can also add in there japan and you can add in germany inside the jamaica around an amazing story they were broke 8 years ago and the Bob Marley Foundation chipped in money to get them here to get them up and running financially and thats really the overarching theme in a piece that were prepared looking at at the favorites its a really broad field as we count down to kickoff in paris. 7 games separate these players from the mortality the usa have won the world cup 3 times making them the most successful country in the competitions history but theyve never retained the trophy the team has the quality to do just that based on the round of striker alex morgan hes one of the best goal scorers in the world and she has. From stars like Megan Rapinoe and carli lloyd we are defending champs but at the same time i think the game has evolved so much i think that theres going to be challenges that presented itself in there in france the u. S. Could well come up against a familiar opponent they face japan in the last 2 world cup finals captain seche kumagai will lead the team at her 3rd world cup she scored the winning penalty when japan took home the trophy in 2011 guy has an extra motivation to repeat those heroics she plays her Club Football in leone where the final will be held on the 7th of july. Germany to have a star in their ranks creative midfielder Jennifer Marijan will be one of the key players for the 2 time champions in front of her captain alexandrov pop will have to be on top form for germany to have a chance of a triumph the 3rd title would b