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00:00 At least 16 people killed and 28 injured when Russia shelled an outdoor market in the town
00:06 of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine.
00:10 Brussels named six big tech companies as gatekeepers of the digital economy, making them subject
00:16 to stricter rules.
00:20 Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, its bustling outdoor market turned into a scene of devastation
00:29 by Russian shelling.
00:31 Sixteen people were killed and 28 more were injured, with the death toll expected to rise,
00:36 according to officials.
00:38 The attack came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Kiev and expects to announce
00:43 a new billion-dollar funding package for Ukraine.
00:56 Ukrainian forces continue to advance in western Zaporozhye regions, says the Institute for
01:00 the Study of War in its latest update.
01:04 This assessment is based on the available geolocated footage from the area and specifically
01:08 three angles.
01:10 Footage showing Russian forces striking Ukrainian positions northwest and west of Arabotny,
01:16 which indicates that Ukrainian forces have advanced into an area near the settlement
01:21 that Russian forces previously claimed to control.
01:25 Moscow appointed so-called head of the occupied parts of the Zaporozhye region said Russian
01:29 forces "tactically left" the southeastern village of Robotny after losing control of
01:36 it to Ukrainian troops, adding that Russian troops withdrew to the hills where they enjoy
01:40 height advantage.
01:42 The terrain here in the south of Ukraine is a very flat steppe without any significant
01:48 elevated areas.
01:50 Additional geolocated footage posted on the 5th of September shows that Ukrainian forces
01:54 have also advanced here, south of Robotny and northwest of Verbovy, about 10 kilometers
02:01 east of Robotny.
02:04 Geolocated evidence of Ukrainian forces northwest of Verbovy suggests that Ukrainian forces
02:10 are advancing along the line of Russian fortifications that runs into the settlement.
02:17 Ukrainian officials are cautiously optimistic that the next line of Russia's defensive fortifications
02:21 in the south of Ukraine may be easier to penetrate than the first, which were shrouded by dense
02:27 minefields.
02:33 Big tech is bracing itself for major change, as the European Commission announced on Wednesday
02:38 one of the biggest ever crackdowns on some of the world's largest businesses.
02:44 For the first time, the European Commission named six of what it's calling gatekeepers,
02:48 digital platforms that provide a major gateway between businesses and consumers.
02:54 They will now be subject to a strict set of new rules.
03:00 It's a very important milestone for freedom and innovation online in Europe, as the most
03:05 impactful online companies, we call them gatekeepers, will now have to play by our rules, our European
03:14 rules.
03:15 The biggest companies in the spotlight are Google's parent company, Alphabet, Amazon,
03:19 Apple, TikTok's ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft.
03:23 22 online platforms have been identified as holding too much market power, including Instagram,
03:29 WhatsApp Messenger, YouTube and Google Search.
03:33 If gatekeepers fail to comply with the new rules by March next year, they could face
03:37 fines of up to 10 or even 20 percent of their worldwide turnover.
03:42 The point is not to completely revouche, to change completely their business model, but
03:48 they have to adapt it.
03:49 For instance, Apple will have therefore to make what is technically called side loading,
03:56 so the capacity of Spotify to connect directly with the user more easily.
04:01 So Apple will have to change their product.
04:03 So I think the aim, the ultimate aim is to have more players and more choice and more
04:11 innovation.
04:12 The announcement is part of the EU's Digital Markets Act, which aims to make it easier
04:16 and cheaper for smaller companies to compete within the digital market.
04:21 Despite this, experts expect there to be legal challenges to the new rules by some of the
04:25 freshly named gatekeepers.
04:27 Christa Pitcher, Zero News, Brussels.
04:35 The world is hotting up, as so many of us can attest to the summer.
04:39 It's a climate change is the reason, and it's causing more and more heat waves.
04:44 This extreme heat, compounded by wildfires and desert dust, is having a measurable impact
04:50 on air quality, human health and the environment.
04:54 That's the warning from a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.
05:00 It says if we must expect more heat waves, then air quality and climate change must be
05:05 tackled together, and it warns the European heat wave of 2022 most certainly led to more
05:12 ozone pollution.
05:14 Wildfire smoke harms human, ecosystem and crop health, but parks and trees can ease
05:19 urban heat islands.
05:22 Climate change, caused by heat-trapping greenhouse gases from human activities, is a long-term
05:27 global threat.
05:28 In contrast, air pollution happens on a timescale of days to weeks and tends to be more localized.
05:34 The report was released to coincide with the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies,
05:42 which this year focuses on the need for strong partnerships, increased investment and shared
05:47 responsibility to overcome air pollution.
05:56 Brazil's President Lula da Silva signing a decree recognizing two new indigenous reserves.
06:03 In the states of Acre and Amazonas, the demarcation marked celebrations of Amazon Day.
06:09 They're the first two of a group of eight areas due to be approved by the end of the
06:13 year.
06:14 Establishing the rights of indigenous territories are seen to be excellent barriers against
06:19 ongoing deforestation.
06:22 In his speech, Lula said that if there was no future for the Amazon and its people, there
06:26 would be no future for the planet either.
06:33 Coming soon to a forecourt near you, an electric car built in China.
06:37 At the Munich Motor Show, the number of Chinese brands on display has doubled since last year,
06:42 with 41% of all exhibitors based in China, the biggest electric car market in the world.
06:48 And in a major challenge to European manufacturers, the emphasis is on affordability.
06:56 They are really developing that market fast in China.
06:58 And I think the interesting thing is, there's still this push in Europe to try and find
07:02 ways of lowering the cost of electric cars.
07:05 And smaller cars are a way of doing that.
07:09 The Chinese giant BYD presented several electric models, while BMW was displaying its NeuClass
07:15 concept of six electric cars by 2025, with an eye on the end of combustion engines in
07:21 Europe in 2035.
07:23 The Chinese manufacturer Deep Root uses sensors and artificial intelligence for its autonomous
07:29 car model.
07:30 The lanes, the traffic signals, and a lot more information on that.
07:36 But right now, we don't use those pre-selected or pre-computed information anymore.
07:45 We just use our sensors.
07:52 And what all of China's manufacturers are sensing in the European market is the importance
07:57 of affordability.
07:58 In two major European capitals, different approaches to transport are leading to alternate
08:06 urban futures, as Paris aims to become a 100% cycle-friendly city, implementing a car-free
08:12 zone next year, and taking the decision to ban self-service electric scooters.
08:17 In contrast, London has extended its e-scooter trial until at least May 2024.
08:22 I don't actually have an issue with e-scooters, as long as they're regulated properly and
08:28 don't go too fast.
08:30 Whilst there are bold ambitions to expand protected cycle routes in London, an inability
08:35 to take citywide changes means a lack of continuity on the roads.
08:39 It's ridiculous, frankly, because you can give people 15 miles of segregated cycle provision,
08:45 and if there's one dangerous mile, they're not going to risk it.
08:49 People are frightened.
08:50 Like London, Paris has seen a major increase in cycling, but unlike London, changes are
08:55 being made at a municipal level.
08:57 So what's it like to cycle in both cities?
09:00 Paris has more cycle lanes and they're secured.
09:03 Charlotte Florence is a born Parisian who lives and works in London, but regularly cycles
09:08 on improved Paris partition cycle lanes.
09:10 It's definitely easier and more accessible to everyone to cycle in Paris than it is in
09:16 London.
09:17 A lot of people go to Paris on the weekend, will rent one of the bikes and go around on
09:21 their bikes, whereas if here some friends are visiting, I would probably not put them
09:25 on a bike.
09:26 It would be a bit too scary for them.
09:28 Paris is investing a quarter of a million euros into its centralised plan to enhance
09:32 cycling infrastructure by 2026.
09:35 In London, a much larger city, the figure is triple that.
09:38 But unlike Paris, it's devolved into the hands of distinct boroughs.
09:42 This is the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where there is currently no provision for
09:46 cyclists.
09:47 Along this bridge just a few weeks ago, a young woman sadly lost her life.
09:53 In other parts of the city, cycling is catered for and campaigners say there needs to be
09:58 more joined up thinking to prevent accidents like the one that happened here.
10:04 You've got 33 different approaches to cycling and it really ranges from the sublime in places
10:09 like Hackney, where every little kid is cycling to school and it's all lovely, to places like
10:13 Kensington and Chelsea where we are right now where there's massive resistance to cycling
10:18 infrastructure.
10:20 As Paris and London navigate their unique paths towards urban mobility, one question
10:24 remains.
10:25 How can cities strike the right balance between sustainable innovation and safety?
10:30 Luke Hanrahan, Euronews, London.
10:38 It's a collector's dream.
10:40 Thousands of items that once belonged to Freddie Mercury have been put up for auction in London.
10:45 The baby grand piano on which he composed so many hits, costumes from performances,
10:50 furniture, artwork, notes and memorabilia, all preserved since the charismatic Queen
10:55 Frontman's death in 1991.
10:58 The original draft of the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody alone is valued at a million pounds.
11:04 The auction starts in London on September 6th at Sotheby's.
11:12 Spain has appointed its first ever female coach to the women's national football team.
11:17 Montse Tome was assistant to former coach Jorge Vilda and is seen as a key player in
11:22 the national team's growth.
11:25 Despite leading the team to World Cup glory, Vilda was sacked on Tuesday.
11:30 This comes ten days after FIFA suspended Spanish Federation president Luis Rubiales for the
11:36 alleged non-consensual kissing of a player during the World Cup victory celebration.
11:40 Vilda is a close ally of Rubiales who's refusing to quit.
11:44 (whooshing)