Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Business Weight loss market: Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's rivals muscle in As Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk continue to dominate the lucrative weight-loss drug market, smaller competitors are gearing up to release their own treatments, aiming to challenge the two industry leaders. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Eurobonds could finance EU air defence shield, leading think tank says Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect Europe against Russian missile attacks, and building an Israel-style defence system could cost hundreds of billions. But new funding proposals from an influential Brussels think tank are likely to raise hackles in frugal EU members such as Germany. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan The UK prime minister met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome Monday to discuss how the two countries could bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action Initially launched in solidarity with employees at the Audi plant in Brussels, Monday's rally in the Belgian capital became the call for measures to preserve Europe's industrial sector. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Germany reinstates land border checks in much-criticised move Germany has reinstated border checks at all land crossings on its nine borders to curb migration and tackle crime, according to officials. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Health news Exclusive: EU wants to ban smoking in outdoor areas, leaked draft says The European Commission will recommend smoking bans in cafe terraces, bus stops, and zoos, and plans also cover nicotine-free products, according to a leaked document obtained by Euronews. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power The Frenchman's dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate at the top of the European Commission. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News Italy and Spain could face austerity in race to net-zero Study suggests green financing will boost the economy but Mediterranean countries will endure fiscal challenges. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News There are 2,000 possible cyber-attacks per second, UK telecoms say The UK’s largest telecommunications provider says there are roughly 2,000 potential cyber-attacks every second recorded through its platforms. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Health news What is botulism and how can you avoid it? A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it? 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Spain is moving from a Mediterranean to desert climate, study says Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Experiences Rave on rails: Trains in Europe where you can party while you travel Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU bungled plastic waste tax, auditors say A new levy intended to discourage the landfill and incineration of plastic waste is plagued by dodgy data, and may have led to an uptick in crime, auditors warn 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine What was Trump's alleged would-be assassin doing in Ukraine? Ukrainian soldiers and other sources revealed Ryan Routh was repeatedly warned against his "illegal" actions in Ukraine, while others labelled him as a "grifter". 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Slack is adding AI agents. This is what you can do with them The new AI features could help humans with tasks such as drafting emails. 16/09/2024