Now playing Next Europe News Pope goes on Asia tour, the longest and farthest of his ponificate Francis will clock 32,814 kilometres by air during his 2-13 September visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, far surpassing any of his previous 44 foreign trips. 01/09/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink Pronouncing 'scone': A look at Europe's culinary linguistic debates Does scone rhyme with "gone" or "bone"? Should you order a "pain au chocolat" or a "chocolatine" in France? Here's a look at some of the most furious yet delicious debates across Europe. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Have archaeologists uncovered a pre-Vatican papal palace? Experts say the architectural structure – where popes lived before the Vatican became the official residence – could have been built between the 9th-13th century AD. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Art Why did this ceramic goat sell for €13,000? (Clue: It’s Royal) If you belong to an archaic system of hereditary power, there are always going to be buyers... 10/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Celebrated Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies aged 87 Louis Gossett Jr. was best known for his Oscar-winning role in 'An Officer And A Gentleman' as well as his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots". 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Krampus is coming - Have you been naughty? Tonight is Krampusnacht (or Krampus Night) - the dark alternative to St Nicholas Day. Here’s why you should be very afraid. 05/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Role model: Naomi Campbell gets her own exhibition at London's V&A The exhibition called "NAOMI," which opens in June 2024, is the first time the V&A will dedicate a whole show to the career of a fashion model. 09/10/2023
Now playing Next Mongolia Pope Francis opens clinic on first papal visit to Mongolia Pope Francis wrapped up the first-ever papal visit to Mongolia on Monday by inaugurating a church-run homeless clinic and shelter, insisting that such initiatives aren’t aimed at winning converts but are simply exercises in Christian charity. 04/09/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine The week in pictures: Devastation in Ukraine, a tomato festival in Spain and an historic Papal visit The best photos from across Europe this week 03/09/2023
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Pope arrives at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Ulaanbaatar Pope Francis arrives at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, during the first papal visit to the Asian nation sandwiched between China and Russia. 02/09/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand The initiative is part of Germany's plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their homelands. 14/06/2023
Now playing Next Partner content A Symphony of Flavours: Exploring Peru's Diverse Culinary Delights Partner content presented by PromPerú From the vibrant capital city of Lima to the enchanting Parque de la Papa - an area dedicated to preserving biodiversity and Incan potatoes, food is a vital aspect of Peru’s culture. 09/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Seniorfather: Al Pacino expecting fourth child at 83 Al Pacino is set to join the old dad club at 83 as his girlfriend is revealed to be eight months pregnant. 31/05/2023
Now playing Next USA Prince Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic car chase': spokesperson The incident is said to have happened after the couple left an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday evening. 17/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why is 2023's Met Gala theme so contentious? The Met Gala, annually held on the first Monday of May, is always one of the biggest events in fashion. However, its theme for 2023 - Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty - has attracted criticism. Here's why. 01/05/2023
Now playing Next Climate Senegal: Locals turn to prostitution as gas project kills fishing jobs A gas rig in the town of Saint-Louis has brought only a wave of problems, unemployment and more poverty. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next World News Pope Francis: 10 years of papacy in 10 points History’s first Latin American pope marks his 10th anniversary on Monday as head of the Roman Catholic Church 13/03/2023