Good evening, we begin in the United Kingdom where Prime Minister theresa may has managed to form a minority government thinks the backing of Northern IslandsDemocratic Union party. She lost the snap election with the goal of strengthening her hand ahead of the brexit negotiations. She finds herself now with diminished authority. The labour party made strong gains. 30 new seats compared to last time. Agomy corbyn not so long was seen as a liability among the rings of his own party. More on the main developments. Thisny of her own party morning were saying she should consider her position resigned. An error in captivating trying to increase the majority. When the cleared. When declared. 2200 yesterday u. K. Time. The estimate came out. That is how it turned out. The majority completely bypassed from a Disastrous Campaign by all accounts. The kind of policies that turn people off by taking away school meals, lunchtime meals for kids, a major saw major shot in the foot. They looked less and less strong and more weak and wobbly. The conservatives in this position, whether forming an alliance with Democratic Unionists. They are very hard right party in Northern Ireland. Rumored to have links to loyalist paramilitary groups. This is some thing that is widely reported preeminent the controversial aspects of this is clearly this kind of alliance, which some might say is a labor grubby deal. Many licking their real licking their wounds. Clearly many satisfied with this outcome. Many in the labour party actually thought that jeremy corbyn, when he was elected leader was a big mistake, it would be a huge liability. It looked this way. Discourse totally fixed upon the public expect public aspect. Those kindsation, of matters, promising to help students. Bymising to have families giving them more benefits and opportunities. The conservative said it wasnt and this was a moot point. Thats one of the factors that seems to have swayed things toward labor. The conservatives, the Largest Party in this election. Labor outperforming what people. , exceeding all expectation. Jeremy corbyn sitting on a sizable gain. Before stronger position. A look at how this has happened. The conservatives trying to put their administration together. One, the deciding factor that gave labor the big advantage was the 1. 7 6 million young people. Expected they mostly act the labour party. The unlikely kingmaker is in Northern Irelands Democratic Unionist party, which won 10 seats. Lets take a look at what sorts of concessions it may seek from downing street. Joining forces with a conservative in an attempt to form a new government, the Democratic Unionist party could use it position to advance some of its policies. Highere return of a level of executive power to belfast, the process known as evil lucian. As evil lucian as evolution. Dlp the do you p confirmed it was in talks with the Prime Minister, it safeguard the interests of the kingdom as a whole. Is our guiding star. We may represent Northern Ireland constituency, but we are [indiscernible] for the United Kingdom as a whole as we are for Northern Ireland. It could affect britains stance in brexit talks. They would favor negotiations that include maintaining the european common travel area. Something that would be referred to as a soft brexit. In addition to wanting the agenda is a mix of social conservatism and state election. Its strong for stance against samesex marriage. It also supports the rise of pensions with inflation known as the pensions triple lock. While not official party policy, its previously appointed a denier as environment minister and counts creationists among its senior members. The u. S. President donald twitter silence following yesterdays testimony from the former fbi director james comey. Suggesting the president had attempted to influence the investigation into last years election. And complete total vindication. Claire rush tells us more. Moving on, brazils top electorate court. What was a very close political corruption case, which determined whether or not he is stripped of his office. This is the way claims of the in4 president ial election, which the Vice President was one thanks to Legal Campaign money. From 2016 when she was impeached, and also forced to step down. It would be brazils second Leadership Practice in more than a year. For more we can cross to anthony , a visiting researcher at the International Relations institute of the university of. Hank you for speaking to us which way do you think people are going to go . Many observers have been watching the proceedings of the Electoral Court think that the debate about which evidence can be used might actually foreshadow the vote to acquit or condemn. Andt of people are saying, of course this has to be approved in the actual voting, they thinka started, it can go forthree in favor of michelle tanner. They think the evidence of the executives and the marketing that thatn shouldnt be admitted. That that evidence was gathered after the original complaint was made. It is an indication of the likelihood of these judges also voting for acquittal. The judges are in the process right now of casting their votes. Hugeis must be a frustration to the brazilian public. Not much more than a year ago they went through this, through the impeachment process. They must be fed up. I think they are fed up with the allegations of corruption, but there are two very important differences between this crisis and what you had last year. The first difference is a lot of the economic Interest Groups and the media groups, there is division amongst some of them division among some of them. There was a clear line of succession, there was a clear plan b. That was michelle tamura as Vice President would take over. There was no ambiguity and doubt about that. You then have a direct very vague legislation but the proceedings which are not that clear in which many people could be candidates, not just people in congress itself. There is an alt there is an uncertainty. Onhink that puts the brakes the pressure. That is to their advantage that there is that ambiguity that what might happen with a to step down. Not the best quality connection there, we will leave it there for now. Thank you so much. From the institute of the university of regionder of spains announced earlier on friday that an independence referendum is going to be held in october. That is a move strongly opposed by madrid and ruled as illegal. The wealthy region of 7. 5 Million People has its own language and customs with long demanded autonomy. Claire rush has this report. Bedo you want catalonia to an independent state in the form of the republic. This is the let this is the question they want to ask voters. In exercising the legitimate right to selfdetermination of an ancient nation such as catalonia, we will hold a referendum on sunday, october 1 of this year. And the question will be do you want catalonia to be an independent state in the form of a republic . Catalonia, home to the economic and cultural hub of barcelona is currently a semiautonomous region in spain with its own language and parliament, at a strong separatist movement. In 2014, a nonbinding vote was held on independence. Although voter turnout was low, 80 of voters chose to split from spain. The Spains Constitutional Court had ruled against the referendum before it even took place, calling it unconstitutional. A move madrid repeated february as a warning to leaders. They can announce the referendum as many times as they want and push it as many weeks as they want and hold as many events as they want. The referendum will not take place. Despite madrids staunch refusal, they have out to forge ahead and make this vote binding. Catalonia will face significant challenges if it holds a referendum without madrids consent. Executives from the International AlumRick Committee gathered to discuss which of paris or los angeles will host the 2024 edition of the olympic games. The french capital host the games in whereas l. A. Hosted the games in 1884. 1984. Both cities can host the games, one in 2024, the other in 2028. The announcement of which city will host the olympics city which year will be announced later on. We have unanimously approved the recommendation of this working group. And 2028. Is time for a check of the top business news. Im joined by brian. Still very much our top story. The outcome in the United Kingdom. The currency markets. A half. Wn over 8 and mild compared to the hit that sterling took following the brexit vote. They found roughly 10 of the value. Gains on continental european markets as well as the ftse 100 index. Closing up over 1 . Frankfurt dax up 8 10. In fact the ftse 100 claiming as the pound falls is a fairly regular occurrence. It takes a much more extenuating sense of circumstances. What is moving the markets in this report. The markets had expected the conservatives to win the u. K. General election by a wide margin. There was an initial fall in the value of the pound. Shares and some retailers have aso fallen amid fears of little uncertainty may affect consumer spending. A weaker pound makes the dish exports cheaper. The ftse 100 rose. This by firms that earned their profits in u. S. Dollars. It is really a lot of multinational companies. They are not necessarily dependent on the british economy. For those firms, the fact there are four and earnings are going to be worth more in pounds after the pound drops just means that actually it is a net policy for earnings outlook. European markets closed higher after theresa may announced her conservative party would form a Government Alliance with Northern Islands eu p. At therkets also rose close of his this. Analysts believe the election you may get much less of a hard brexit. The modest list modest of softest brexit. The u. K. Looking in framework. Some associate membership. Has tamed the terms of negotiation at this point. Means integration remains fairly highwood the rest of europe and the markets are fairly happy with that. Not getting that majority. Therefore we make it a softer version of brexit, a smoother transition. As reparations get underway there could be further uncertainty for Global Markets over the coming weeks. U. S. Markets got off to a good start on friday. The dow initially rose 75 points to a new record as shares nasdaq beforee major dips. Over 2 inng afternoon trading. U. S. Investors seemed relatively unfazed by the election uncertainty and rather relieved when the testimony of a former in ahief failed to result smoking gun that could further disrupt the trump presidency. Turning now to greece where the parliament has voted to institute voted to implement new austerity measures. Protesters gathered to decry the measures, throwing fish toward police to represent the fact that the pension restrictions and property foreclosure easing were added to fishing regulations. Ministers are set to meet thursday to meet the program. Athens is hope for really from some of its crushing that low as well as inclusion in the European Central banks and government on the buying program. Greece is fine greeces prime and asked her, asking the skeptical opposition to wait after the meeting to pass judgment. Hoping hers Group Discussion wont be about that. What i ask of you, the Greek Parliament is to wait to see what the euro group will be will bring. In my opinion anything is possible. We will see next week. We will see what that brings for the greek bailout. Brian quinn with todays business. Time now for another check of the top stories. Brutal climb onstage. The punishing mountain is 47 kilometers station, up the assent of the final client final one. Back. Was well 50 seconds on port in the general classification. Allcash withoup 2k to go. They had enough place toto victy on the line. Thomas losing several minutes. Losing on saturday. French kickoff against south africaca on n saturday. In 2016,st ever season losing eight of 12 matches, including a humbling defeat against italy. Still expecting to face a huge battle. I honestly think we will get a huge battle, but we shouldnt focus on one particular angle. In can often get surprised this level of competition. , rigorous,o be ready and precise in the battle ahead. And not to be surprised by this site. There are 11 changes from the french size last match, and experimental lineup. We cant find too much on the basis of this first set. We must not collapse physically. We have to prepare accordingly. I also have the impression they will play to try to subdue us. No in the day squad after the recently faced off in the final. Manchester united is said to release the 35yearold out until 2018 with a knee injury. An option for a Second Season expires on june the 30th. They decided to not trigger the extension despite hitting 38 goals and 46 appearances this season. With ale heavily linked move arsenal or in madrid. Euros to 16on goals. Is man not going anywhere the French International heavily linked with manchester and make manchester united. Glasgow will play a role for scotland in the group world clock world cup qualifier. This make or break for scotland. Includes 19yearold striker leads his says his game is vastly improved over the last 12 months. My game has gone to another level and their way my brain thinks is different. Halfway in my development. Onlet me to start out front saturday come expecting a hostile atmosphere in glasgow. Its just another experience. Probably one of the toughest i face so far. This isng so because another experience i can kick off the list. England looking to stretch their leader. Hidden for a torrid time. Three days after a u. S. Open spot fire, a grueling qualifier. Carrying to the first round of the classic on thursday. Earning a fourway tie lead with a six under par round. At the top of the leaderboard. Charles swore chapman of the lead. On the move with this birdie on the fifth. That was your sports roundup. I will be back half past nine with the top stories. 06 09 17 06 09 17 [captioning made possible by democracy now ] amy from pacifica, this is democracy now tweet abouten the tips. Lordy, i hope there are tapes. I remember saying, i agree is a good guy, as a way of saying im not agreeing with what you just asked me to do. 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