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Now playing Next Europe News Paralympians light the flame at the birthplace of the games in England Two British Paralympians lit the flame in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that's considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. 24/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine says it used US-supplied glide bombs in Kursk incursion Many of Ukraine's international allies oppose the country using donated weapons for anything but defensive purposes. However, Ukraine has argued that its Kursk incursion is essentially defensive and aimed at creating a buffer zone to minimise attacks on Ukrainian soil. 23/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Kneecap' - Fun, raucous and heartfelt The controversial Belfast rappers get their very own biopic - with the musicians playing themselves. And it's unmissable. Warning: This review contains language that some may find offensive. (Duh!) 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable. 23/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Drone delivery of urgent blood supplies trialled in the UK The blood samples were flown between two facilities in Northumberland, a journey which took just over an hour and shaved seven minutes off the longer route by road. 22/08/2024