we re going to win it. it s coming home. it has to be our year. this year we say it for time. we re just really excited to be here. can t wait. can t wait to get in that ground. it s our time. it s coming home. among the chants was one referencing germany s wartime past, which the authorities have urged fans not to sing. later, more unsavoury scenes ahead of a match deemed high risk by the authorities. following reports of scuffles, the local police saying there had been an altercation between fans from england and serbia in the city, with seven serbians arrested. but for most supporters, the mood was one of excitement about a team seen by many as tournament favourites. here in germany s industrial heartland. the real work about to begin for england to prove they could finally deliver. among the host of world class stars that england now possess, none shines brighter thanjude bellingham. england s golden boy. and after a stellar season with real madrid, the 20 year old carrie
largest economy. industrial output is lagging and house prices have fallen at theirfastest pace in a decade, highlighting the continued strains in the property sector. retail sales though have performed better than expected. so what does this all mean for china s recovery and the global economy? let s unpack all this with our asia business reporter sura njana tewari. markets in asia here are very conscious that make cautious about that mixed bag of data coming out of china. retail sales were up by 3.7% in may and that was better than april s 2.3% growth and beat many project projections with the government crediting labour day holidays and trade in programmes to encourage consumers for all of the appliances as well as shopping festivals as reasons for the improved sales. still, though, it was the third lowest reading since last august and may not do much to overcome concerns about a lack of demand in the country and spending. house prices fell at the fastest pace in a deca
anthony albanese and li qiang met in a ceremonial welcome on the forecourt of parliament house. just on the outskirts, though, protesters gathered during the 19 gun salute, some holding chinese flags, while human rights advocates protested against the visit. the two leaders have agreed across a range of non binding agreements to stabilise their relationship, from climate change to trade and even panda diplomacy. here s what albanese had to say after their round table talks. he also exchanged views today on our region and the world, building our understanding of our respective positions and perspectives. australia advocates that we should all work together to promote original valance when a country dominates and the country is dominated original balance. i ve made it as nations with different histories, political systems and values, we will co operate with china where we can, disagree where we must and engage in the national interest. let s speak to ryan neelam, director of
netanyahu that fighting against hamas in rafah will not stop, but mr netanyahu reportedly called the move unacceptable . he is under strong pressure from far right members of his coalition government to reject any pauses in the conflict until hamas is totally defeated. in a sign of further tension between the israeli army and those far right parties, the army s chief of staff said sunday there is a clear need to conscript ultra orthodox jewish israelis, who are currently exempt from military service. that s a change mr netanyahu s coalition partners firmly oppose. sunday marks the festival of eid al adha, one of islam s holiest days. there was a notable lull in fighting, with gaza s hamas run civil defence agency telling the afp news agency that, quote, calm has prevailed across all of gaza . lucy williamson reports from jerusalem. allahu akbar. in gaza, they stood to pray in places with little else left standing. the festival after eid al adha, marking another milestone
they re calling it the bad vibes economy. while the numbers are good on the economy, the vibes the feeling that people have according to polls, is much more dour. and india what does prime minister modi do now that he s failed to get the kind of majority he was hoping for? they re not only going to have to keep their allies together, they re also going to have to see if anyone from opposition will come on board. the negotiations on a ceasefire in gaza between israel, hamas and the united states have been long and complex. and while they ve been going on, the mutual anger between the americans and the israelis has been growing so much so that antony blinken, the us secretary of state, has let it be known that if necessary, he d negotiate direct with hamas and leave israel out of the loop altogether. at the same time, the united nations has now accused both israel. allahu akbar! ..and hamas of committing war crimes something which has enraged the israeli government.