Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. Banking on fossil fuels: A one-way ticket to global economic meltdown With the future of our planet at stake, banks need to be ambitious and move beyond policies that only offer mere lip service instead of solutions that meet the sheer scale of the challenge. Failure to do so would be unconscionable, Zahra Hdidou writes. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Pro-Palestine protests at University of Amsterd Police broke up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Germany's Weber supports Macron’s call for European nuclear deterrent With fears over NATO’s credibility, the idea of a homegrown alternative is playing into Germany’s domestic political debate. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy How Europe's most vulnerable are hindered from opening bank accounts A report by Finance Watch shows that despite EU legislation, vulnerable consumers in the bloc don't have easy access to a basic bank account. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the non-profit organisation believes a review of the rules is more necessary than ever to make them work for all. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Inflation rate in Hungary edges up slightly to 3.7% in April After 14 months of decline, the rate of inflation in Hungary rose again. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Tusk rejigs cabinet to release ministers running in European elections Last year, Poland voted out a hardline right-wing government, but the right is expected to make EU-wide gains next month. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Pageant scandal: Why did Miss USA & Miss Teen USA both abruptly quit? This week, both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA suddenly gave up their titles, leading to much speculation. Here’s why there’s mounting pressure on both orgnizations for more transparency. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Pope tells Italians they need to have more babies Italy’s birth rate, already one of the lowest in the world, has been falling steadily for about 15 years and reached a record low last year. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Focus Uzbekistan’s Investment Renaissance: A Beacon for Global Business In recent years, Uzbekistan has experienced a surge in foreign investment, driven by extensive government reforms initiated in 2017. The 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum showcased the country's appeal to investors, with participants from over 90 countries discussing business opportunities 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Business IAG profits soar in first quarter as tourists return to the skies A recovery in the business travel market and increased numbers of holidaymakers flying for winter breaks to the Caribbean all contributed to a major increase in profits. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Argentinian unions launch strike against Milei's austerity reforms Workers in the South American country are protesting against austerity measures and planned reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Italy's falling birth rate is a crisis that's only getting worse Italian welfare systems are already struggling to cope with the ageing of the population, and there is no consensus on what to do about it. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Armenia Armenians take to the streets asking PM Pashinyan to resign Protesters led by a senior cleric in Armenia's church walked a distance of around 160 kilometres from villages near the border with Azerbaijan to Yerevan, where they gathered Thursday in Republic Square. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marks death of chief propagandist Kim Ki-nam led the effort to prop up North Korea's totalitarian dynasty with powerful cults of personality. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Art Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024: Check out this year's furry finalists From a cat stuck in a wall to a Kung Fu dog, and even a headless horse, this year's Comedy Pet Photo Award finalists do not disappoint. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK shakes off recession with 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter In a pre-election boost for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, national output surpasses analysts’ expectations. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Space Scorching 'Super Earth' exoplanet found to have thick atmosphere A thick atmosphere has been detected around the planet that's twice as big as Earth in a solar system about 41 light years away. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Polish farmers stage sit-in at parliament as protests continue An influx of grain from Ukraine has compounded existing grievances against what farmers describe as punitive environmental regulations from Brussels. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Chad Chad declares military leader, Deby Itno, winner of disputed election The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'AGGRO DR1FT' - A moronic and empty provocation Maybe my vitriol towards this film is exactly what director Harmony Korine wants. And if that’s the case, hats off. However, he’s still getting my two cents, in the shape of a warning for anyone curious enough to buy a ticket. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Business European companies in China struggling to make money as growth slows European companies in China are finding it harder to make money as growth slows and overcapacity pressures increase, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Experts call for restrained spending as global debt hits record high Debt in emerging markets such as India and China and stubborn inflation in the US is putting pressure on funding costs. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on interest rate cut hopes Major European indices have notched up all-time highs, with the FTSE 100 reaching a fresh record following signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating an impending rate cut. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Art 200 today: UK’s National Gallery kicks off bicentenary celebrations After two centuries exhibiting some of the world’s most prized artworks in London, the National Gallery has decided it’s time to get a bit more national. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next World News Netanyahu: Israel will 'fight with fingernails' if US curbs weapons The Israeli prime minister says the country can ‘stand alone’ but hopes US and Israel can overcome differences. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle A guide to the Cultural Olympiad and what to expect for Paris 2024 The Cultural Olympiad has a history spanning over a century. But what exactly is it, where did it originate, and how has it evolved? 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to target aggressive brain cancer An mRNA vaccine triggered the immune system to target brain tumours, a small study showed. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Less than 25% of the EU’s electricity came from fossil fuels in April The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by wind and solar growth as well as the recovery of hydropower. 10/05/2024