Earlier. I think the results of send a very clear signal to policymakers because just after nine months of the president ial elections, support for the current Policy Makers has declined significantly. And this is mainly i think because of the high inflation and persistent inflation and declining Purchasing Power of the middle class and lower income classes, that is i think the main reason of declining support for the policymakers. Do you think that this rebuff at the polls will tie president erdogan� s hands when it comes to reforming the economy . I think the signal is well received by the the policymakers because both the Finance Minister and president erdogan reiterated that the current policies will continue, so it means that they will continue to rebalance the economy and return back to Sustainable Growth for the turkish economy. When we look at the Market Reaction today for these announcements, the markets have also the scenario, so the markets took it as a positive sign. Do you think that the government enjoys the faith of the turkish people and its institutions when it comes to reforming the economy . These results seem to suggest not. Actually, when we look at the current state of the turkish economy and the current global economy, i think theres not much room the current policymakers to change the course of the economy. In the last couple of years, we have unfermented several different policies, and these policies actually resulted in high inflation and declining Economy Growth at the end. So after all, we returned back to orthodox policies in order to rebalance the economy. So when i look at the current state of the turkish economy and of the global economy, i dont think that there is much room to make a u turn from the orthodox policies and return back to experimental unorthodox forces. Day minimum wage for Fast Food Workers in the us state of california has gone up by 25 to around 20 per hour, covering around halfi million� s workers at around 20 per hour, covering around half i million� s workers at some around 20 per hour, covering around halfi million� s workers at some of the country they biggest restaurant chain. For more on this, lets talk to somebody in new york. Tell us more about what the companies are saying about this rise in the minimum wage for Fast Food Workers in california. This minimum wage for fastfood workers in california in california. This law dates back about a year. In california. This law dates back about a year, and in california. This law dates back about a year, and it in california. This law dates back about a year, and it was in california. This law dates back i about a year, and it was unusually involved in negotiations between unions and some of the Franchise Owners that typically kind of make up owners that typically kind of make up many of the Fast Food Restaurant chains you see, and they came up with this at a time when the economy was doing better, and now, as companies are starting to struggle with the idea that perhaps the economy is slowing, the state economy, that is the time when the slot now finally goes into effect, and so we have had from some Franchise Owners saying this really is going to raise their costs at a time they cannot afford it, and that it will make life harder for them. Interestingly, if you look back over the past decade, certainly as we have seen this focus more and more on minimum wagejobs and what have seen this focus more and more on minimum wage jobs and what they pay, there has been a question in economic circles as to, if you raise the minimum wage, would it lead to more lay offs . In the data historically, this over the last decade has shown that has not been the case, but again right now we are hearing the pain from individual Franchise Owners who are saying this will make their life harder, and has made them reconsider whether or not things work for them. Imilli made them reconsider whether or not things work for them. Things work for them. Will this have an im act things work for them. Will this have an impact on things work for them. Will this have an impact on what things work for them. Will this have an impact on what they things work for them. Will this have an impact on what they charge an impact on what they charge customers for their products . The . Customers for their products . They have been grappling customers for their products . Tie have been grappling with customers for their products . Ti31 have been grappling with rising food prices, there is a limit to how much consumers are willing to pay, certainly if you look at fast food chains, often youre going there because of its Value Proposition and if prices go up too much, that basically gets called into question. So that is where i think these group of people are feeling the squeeze. 0n the flip side, part of the reason youre seeing this increase in wages is a recognition. Historically, these were jobs that were associated with teenagers, summerjobs, with teenagers, summer jobs, seasonal work, with teenagers, summerjobs, seasonal work, a chance to get their first bit of money in the professional world. First bit of money in the professionalworld. Now first bit of money in the professional world. Now theres a recognition of these jobs are often filled by women, immigrant workers, and so this is kind of trying to redress some of that, the fact that to help them make more of a living wage, but retention clearly in evidence, especially exposed by the inflationary period we have just been through, and the kind of pressure that puts on both Business Owners and of the workers, because this increase we are seeing in the wage comes at a time when they have seen the price of rent and their own food costs go up as well. Food costs go up as well. California are a giant food costs go up as well. California are a giant state, food costs go up as well. California are a giant state, well food costs go up as well. California are a giant state, well what food costs go up as well. California i are a giant state, well what happens to have an impact on the debate on the National Minimum wage elsewhere in the United States . In the United States . California has alwa s in the United States . California has always been in the United States . California has always been seen in the United States . California has always been seen as in the United States . California has always been seen as perhaps in the United States . California has always been seen as perhaps a always been seen as perhaps a leader in this front, both the State Of Washington and california were kind of amongst the early recent wave in recent years of raising their prices. Other states of a fold, even within california, some cities have higher minimum wages in the 20 being introduced today. So it depends on the policy of each state, each city, is that kind of how much this has an influence, but california definitely has been the leaders on this issue in recent years. Leaders on this issue in recent ears. ~ ~ leaders on this issue in recent ears. ~ . ~ leaders on this issue in recent ears. ~ , ~ , years. Michelle, thank you for oininu years. Michelle, thank you for joining us the boss of japans nippon steel has defended plans to buy americas second biggest steel producer. The deal to buy us steel was agreed in december, but the white house says the company should stay in american hands. The Japanese Firm is calling for its roots in the United States to be recognised. Heres our Business Reporter david waddell. Here he is, the new president of nippon steel, tadashi imai. He takes up post today and on the top of his in tray a tricky assignment. The 14 billion purchase of us steel. A deal has been agreed, but its united these two President Biden and his predecessor, president trump. Donald trump has said hell block the deal if hes re elected later this year. And President Biden last month noted its been an iconic American Steel company for more than a century. And he said its vital for it to remain an American Steel company that is domestically owned and operated in common the white house sees steel as critical to national security. There are concerns, too, aboutjobs in a company which employs 22,000 people, ia,000 in the us alone. And the iconic status cannot be overstated. At one time, us steel was both the biggest steel maker and the worlds first billion dollar corporation. Nippon steel argued that the companys deep roots in the United States be recognised. The Japanese Firm has about 4,000 employees there. It also had, he said, about 2,000 steel patents in north america, whilst most us steel makers had about 200 each. Hes argued that nippon is the most useful partner for us steel seeking to grow in the United States, and promised to move the companys headquarters to pittsburgh, where us steel is based. But these arguments may hold little sway with the two men seeking first to court the American Public in the months ahead. In other news, Manufacturing Activity in china expanded for the first time in six months in march, according to official figures. The news offers some relief to policymakers but the crisis in the property sector still remains a drag on the worlds second largest economy. Hong kong saw a 14 drop in cargo shipped through its port in 2023 as it lost out to rivals in Mainland China and south east asia. Its the biggest percentage drop among the Worlds Largest ports, according to the drewry consultancy. Hong kong used to be the busiest port in the world but has now slipped to tenth place. Around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. The kremlin has dismissed a media report that links a russian Intelligence Unit to so called � Havana Syndrome a mystery illness which has affected us diplomats. An investigation by the insider, der spiegel and cbs alleges that the americans were targeted with one victim of the syndrome an fbi agent told 60 minutes about her experience of being hit by a powerful force at her home in florida in 2021. It was like a Dentist Drawing on steroids, that feeling when it gets too close to your eardrum, it was like that time is ten. It was like a high pitched metallic drilling noise, it knocked me forward at a 45 degrees angle this way. The syndrome was first identified in cubas capital city in 2016, when us diplomats complained of dizziness, headaches, and a painful sound in their ears. Us officials have previously said its unlikely a foreign power is to blame. The kremlin spokesman, dmitry peskov, says the new accusations are unfounded. Thousands of people have taken to the streets in haiti to mark easter weekend. Its the first Major National holiday since the countrys government collapsed. The Caribbean Island is now largely gripped by gang violence. More than 1,500 people have been killed since the start of the year and tens of thousands of others left homeless. The un has described the situation as cataclysmic. Nomia iqbal has more. As haiti spirals into violence, people try to hold on to their traditions. Thousands of worshippers walk through narrow, dusty roads in cap haitian, praying for peace in a country whose capital has descended into lawlessness. In gang controlled Port Au Prince, the city is still suffering with people fighting for basic supplies. Most easter processions were cancelled. There was a rare moment ofjoy, though, as children crafted colourful kites an easter tradition. More than 100 miles away, nun checks in with herfamily every day to make sure theyre still alive. Her father says there was a shooting today everyone is ok. He tells her he feels broken, though. Nun left Port Au Prince because of the violence. Her cousin was killed by a gang in the capital last year. I have friends that, after school, they decided to open a business or things like that, and after some time either they got killed or they got robbed, so its two ways either you stay and you fight, or you go. Even though i go, ill come back because i have a plan, i have a dream, and that dream is happening in haiti. The country is now waiting to see exactly who will take on the gangs in the fight for power. A president ial Transitional Council is in the works, and the groups main goal will be to restore order and democracy to a nation thats at a crucial Turning Point in history. One of the countrys most powerful gang leaders, jimmy cherizier, has said hes open to a ceasefire. Known as barbecue, he and his Coalition Control much of the capital right now, but he wants a seat at the negotiating table. It will be hard, though, to convince many haitians to accept violent gangsters as future political leaders. Translation when gangs attack, theyre terrorising people, and they dont have any compassion theyjust kill. The population is dying its true because its the country which is dying. When the port is dysfunctional, the airport is dysfunctional, and the hospital is dysfunctional, people will definitely die. Haiti is a country with a lot of faith, but constant, overlapping crises have pushed it to the brink. And with little change so far, right now hope is all people have. Nomia iqbal, bbc news, haiti. From today, people in germany can legally smoke cannabis in public. Hundreds of people filled berlins Brandenburg Gate at midnight for a smoke in as the new law came into effect. The Part Decriminalisation follows decades of contentious debate. The rules around medical marijuana are also being relaxed. Our berlin correspondent Jessica Parker reports from dresden. Three little birds pitch by my doorstep, singing sweet songs. Its out in the open. Adults in germany can now possess up to 25 grams of cannabis in public enough to make dozens ofjoints and grow up to three plants at home. While people like marcel are planning newly permitted Cannabis Social Clubs. Not for tourists, though just german residents. Every gram from cannabis which goes from the Cannabis Social Club is one gram thats not on the black market. What do you say to people who say, look, cannabis is addictive and it is harmful, especially to young people . Everything has dark sides. And you have to know about the dark sides and only when its not illegal, you can freely talk about these dark sides. But these Cannabis Clubs in cities like dresden wont pop up overnight, and come with their own rules, exacerbating fears that demand will quickly outstrip legal supply. Translation we assume that the black market will be strengthened, particularly at the beginning in the chaos phase, when demand would be great because of the signal this law sends. The black market and criminal networks will adapt and they will also infiltrate the social clubs. Into the highly secure halls of a medical cannabis grower, who are also seeing some deregulation. Cannabis will not be a narcotic any more in germany. It will be just as any other pharmaceutical product, which makes it much more easier for patients to get it from a doctor and to get it from the pharmacy. They keep this room at around 23 degrees, but its also really quite humid. Now, there are 650 ish plants in this room and they are almost ready to be harvested. And the psychoactive substance is. The benefits of medical cannabis are debated, while the relaxation around Recreational Use has been contentious. This is an argument in germany that likely hasnt yet reached full maturity. Jessica parker, bbc news, in dresden. We spoke to a reporter based in berlin. , , , , berlin. This Decriminalisation Of Cannabis Has berlin. This Decriminalisation Of Cannabis Has been berlin. This Decriminalisation Of Cannabis Has been seen berlin. This Decriminalisation Of Cannabis Has been seen as berlin. This decriminalisation of| cannabis has been seen as really controversial here in germany, so much so that more than half of diamonds do not like the decriminalisation half of germans. On the other side, there are also many thought the synchronisation, they are for it because they think of us in the end could curb the Black Market Use of cannabis among young people doubled in the last decade, some needs to be done, and the government wants to curb the black with decriminalisation. decriminalisation. Are there restrictions decriminalisation. Are there restrictions on decriminalisation. Are there restrictions on it decriminalisation. Are there restrictions on it as decriminalisation. Are there restrictions on it as well, i decriminalisation. Are there l restrictions on it as well, like driving after using cannabis . From what i can