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Latest news bulletin | February 17th – Midday
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17/02/2025
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as he kicks
00:06
off his first tour of the Middle East.
00:11
Washington says Kiev and Brussels will be part of, quote, real peace negotiations as
00:16
it looks to ease tensions with Europe.
00:22
Papal thriller, conclave and epic drama The Brutalist match an awards tally with each
00:26
taking home four prizes at the BAFTAs.
00:34
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel as the first stop in his first tour
00:39
of the Middle East.
00:41
On his trip, he met Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
00:46
Rubio discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial Gaza proposal with the Israeli
00:51
premier, among a range of other regional issues.
00:55
The new U.S. state secretary backed Trump's plan for Gaza as he cited a need for change.
01:01
What cannot continue is the same cycle where we repeat over and over again and wind up
01:05
in the exact same place.
01:07
Related to that, the president's been very clear.
01:09
Hamas cannot continue as a military or government force.
01:14
And frankly, as long as it stands as a force that can govern or as a force that can administer
01:18
or as a force that can threaten by use of violence, peace becomes impossible.
01:27
Netanyahu says Trump's plan is the only viable option that enables a different future.
01:32
The Israeli prime minister says he's maintaining close contact with the U.S. president to navigate
01:37
Israel's next steps.
01:41
President Trump and I are working in full cooperation and coordination between us.
01:47
We have a common strategy and we can't always share the details of this strategy with the
01:53
public, including when the gates of hell will be opened, as they surely will if all our
02:00
hostages are not released until the last one of them.
02:05
Rubio will set off to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next as he continues
02:10
his tour.
02:11
He's opted to skip Egypt and Jordan after they refused to accept Palestinians displaced
02:16
from Gaza.
02:23
Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump remains persistent to go ahead with
02:27
direct talks with Russia to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.
02:32
In the coming days, a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio will engage
02:37
in direct talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia.
02:41
The move came as a shock to Europe, who believe they should also be included in any peace
02:45
talks as they also serve an important role.
02:49
The move has prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to organize an emergency summit in
02:53
Paris to discuss Europe's response.
02:57
In a bid to ease tensions, Rubio said that Europe and Ukraine will be involved in quote
03:02
real peace talks.
03:04
He also noted that the Riyadh meeting is an opportunity to gauge the seriousness of Moscow
03:08
on pursuing peace.
03:11
U.S. President Donald Trump echoed a similar rhetoric on Sunday.
03:34
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Abu Dhabi late on Sunday.
03:39
It's not yet clear what's on the agenda for Zelensky.
03:42
Kiev has not shared details on the President's trip, nor confirmed rumors of possible Ukrainian
03:47
participation in Riyadh.
03:54
European leaders are set to gather in Paris for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine
03:58
to discuss recent developments next week.
04:01
The summit aims to discuss Europe's response as the United States looks to move ahead with
04:05
Russia peace talks.
04:07
Over the past few days, Washington has made clear its desire to broker a peace deal in
04:11
Ukraine but has ruled out including Europe in the negotiations.
04:15
The development has angered European leaders who say no lasting peace can be achieved without
04:20
European involvement.
04:22
The summit has not yet been officially confirmed, but European officials at the Munich Security
04:27
Conference have hinted at it likely happening on Monday.
04:30
Washington's decision to exclude Europe comes despite Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's
04:34
insistence on the involvement of Brussels.
04:37
Speaking at the conference in Germany, he called for the formation of a European army.
04:42
Zelensky says the days where Europe can rely on the U.S. are over, arguing that the continent
04:47
must reduce its reliance on anyone but itself.
04:53
Germany is facing a defining moment as its economic model, long reliant on cheap Russian
04:57
gas and exports to China, lies in tatters.
05:02
Europe's largest economy has stagnated with no real growth in five years, leaving businesses
05:07
and citizens anxious about the future.
05:11
The upcoming national election on February 23 will be crucial in delivering a fresh strategy
05:16
to revive the nation.
05:18
For the past 75 years, Germany has been built very much on consensus, stability oriented,
05:24
lots of checks and balances in the political system.
05:28
And that makes rapid change very difficult.
05:32
And we need to have or need to change the mindset to first understand we need to be
05:38
much faster on economic transformations.
05:42
Multiple factors have contributed to Germany's decline.
05:45
Excessive bureaucracy, shortage of skilled workers, slow technological adoption and a
05:50
lack of clear leadership from the outgoing coalition government are some of them.
05:55
For example, the automotive sector, the shift towards electric cars, there many German companies
06:02
have been too slow.
06:04
They have enjoyed the success of the 2010s and they have been too slow in understanding
06:11
that they need to change and adapt.
06:14
On the other hand, external challenges such as rising competition from China and soaring
06:18
energy prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine weakened German companies' position.
06:23
The skyrocketing electricity prices made German industries less competitive globally.
06:28
Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers, backed by state subsidies, have eroded demand for German
06:34
machinery and cars.
06:36
To revitalize the economy, many call for loosening constitutional debt limits to boost spending
06:41
on infrastructure and education.
06:44
I really hope with the new government in Germany we can get this solved because at the moment
06:48
it's too much bureaucracy.
06:52
So we really need to make a more company and enterprise-friendly politic again.
07:02
As the nation grapples with these challenges, the next government will have to prioritize
07:06
agility and adaptation to secure its future.
07:14
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a groundbreaking ceremony for new apartment construction
07:18
on the anniversary of his late father's birthday, state media reported on Monday.
07:24
Video from state broadcaster KRT showed Kim Jong-un making a speech at the groundbreaking
07:27
event.
07:28
This time the footage included his voice, which is rare.
07:34
He spoke to a crowd of construction workers and then twisted the switch to ignite explosions.
07:42
The project is in the suburbs of the capital Pyongyang, called the Hwasong district.
07:46
It's a part of a push to build 50,000 new apartments within five years.
07:53
The BAFTA goes to Conclave.
07:56
Papal thriller Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes was the big winner at the BAFTA's taking home
08:01
four prizes, including best picture.
08:07
Thank you, Ralph and Isabella.
08:13
What you did to me on on set was when I watched you was pure magic and was beyond my grasp
08:18
or understanding.
08:19
And the BAFTA goes to Epic Drama.
08:23
The Brutalist equaled the award, Stanley, scooping four trophies, including best director
08:28
and best actor for Adrian Brody.
08:30
You know, this film is really about this pursuit of leaving something meaningful.
08:37
And I think that's something we can all relate to.
08:41
So I congratulate you all.
08:43
Mikey Madison.
08:46
Mikey Madison won the best actress for Palme d'Or winner and Nora really wasn't expecting
08:53
this.
08:54
I probably should have listened to my publicist and wrote a speech or something.
08:58
And the BAFTA goes to Zoe Saldana.
09:03
Kieran Culkin won the Supporting Performer Prize for his role in A Real Pain, while Zoe
09:07
Saldana took home the Supporting Actress Award for Emilia Perez.
09:12
How do you begin to even approach a film that just defies categorization?
09:18
And you start by taking the lead with Jack O'Dear.
09:23
So thank you so very much.
09:27
Brady Corbett.
09:31
Brady Corbett won the best director for The Brutalist.
09:35
I'm very grateful all the same to my cast, my crew, my family.
09:43
Thank you for dealing with me for the last seven or eight years.
09:48
Amanda Anissimova won the WTA 1000 Women's Final here at the Khalifa International Tennis
09:54
Stadium in Qatar.
09:55
It was a 6-4, 6-3 straight set victory for the 23-year-old American who's back in top
10:00
form after taking a mental health break in 2023.
10:04
Anissimova lifted the trophy on Saturday night after winning the biggest title of her
10:08
career, set to bring her world ranking to No. 18.
10:12
Now attention shifts to the men's circuit.
10:14
Five of the top ten men's players are here with one shocking absence.
10:19
World No. 1 Yannick Sinner, seen here practicing in Doha just last week, agreed to a three-month
10:24
ban from the World Anti-Doping Association.
10:27
A dark cloud has hovered over Sinner since last March, when the 23-year-old tested positive
10:32
twice for a banned substance.
10:34
But there's still plenty of star power on hand, including 24-time Grand Slam champion
10:38
Novak Djokovic, who's back, determined to win his 100th singles title this week.
10:44
The 37-year-old Serbian fan-favorite is looking to get back on track after a hamstring injury
10:48
forced him to drop out of the Australian Open last month.
10:51
With Sinner out of the competition, attention turns to the No. 1 seed.
10:55
Earlier this week, I sat down with 21-year-old Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz and asked
11:00
him how he feels being compared to legends like Nadal, Federer and Djokovic.
11:05
Honestly, it's a privilege to be compared to those legends.
11:10
But I try not to think about it just too much, just trying to keep going my own path.
11:16
I didn't expect, you know, to be in the position that I am right now in such a young age.
11:24
I'm just 21, hopefully, you know, a lot of years ahead.
11:29
But I'm just happy to have done everything I've done already.
11:35
The week-long men's tournament begins on Monday, and there's more than 2.5 million euros up
11:39
for grabs for the player who lifts the trophy.
11:42
Adil Halim, Euronews, Doha.
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