Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euro 2024: Did technology improve or ruin football as we know it? Smart match balls, AI, cryogenic recovery chambers and the good old pad to do your homework on — nowhere are football's cutting-edge tech advancements more on display than at Euro 2024 in Germany. But here's the kicker: not everyone likes them. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Business AI, future of 5G and challenges ahead dominate at GSMA MWC Shanghai GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 concluded with the show‘s largest ever international participation, welcoming nearly 40,000 attendees from a record 124 countries and territories for three days of innovation showcasing and collaboration. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy German inflation sees fall in June after May's surprise rise The latest figure may reassure investors that Germany's inflation is still on a downward trend, despite May's surprise spike. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Green News Why green campaigners are criticising the Arctic’s ‘dirty fuel’ ban Canadian and Russian ships may carry on using heavy fuel oil for another five years. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next World News UK election: Cost of living, chronic housing shortage on voters’ minds More than 1.2 million families are on a waiting list for social housing in England alone. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy French elections and market stability: Analyst views on what is next Marine Le Pen's National Rally leads the election race with 33% of votes. Analysts predict a hung parliament as the most probable outcome, probably resulting in moderate fiscal policies and reduced market volatility. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Brexit blooms: Plant firms call for action over border hold-ups The UK’s Horticultural Trades Association and sister groups from across Europe warn that new border checks aren’t working. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Meta's 'pay or consent' policy breaks EU digital rules, says Brussels Meta's 'pay or consent' model asks users to enable the processing of their personal data or pay a monthly fee. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news World-renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare dies aged 88 The Albanian literary giant was best known for works including "Broken April" and "The General of the Dead Army", chronicling life under communist dictator Enver Hoxha by way of allegorical stories. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Sport Euro 2024: Portugal to quarter-finals despite Ronaldo penalty drama Portugal nearly got knocked out as Slovenia's Šeško missed a giant opportunity in the extra-time. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Prospects brighten as Turkey taken off money laundering 'grey list' In a landmark move, Turkey has now been taken off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s "grey list", a decision which is expected to go a long way in supporting the country's economic recovery. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French court rules Ravel was sole author of Bolero The court rejected claims that the iconic musical work was a collaboration with Russian set designer Alexandre Benois, in a case that could have seen 'Bolero' taken out of the public domain. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Rare European languages among 110 new ones added to Google Translate The tech giant announced that 110 languages had been added to its Translate feature, including Sicilian, Manx, Breton, and Romani. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Green News Switzerland at further risk of natural disasters, government warns Severe weather has caused at least four deaths in the mountainous central European country of Switzerland, forcing one federal politician to ponder if the country is capable of weathering future storms. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets rally on bets Le Pen will fall short in French second round The euro opened higher on Monday as the first round of French parliamentary elections indicated that Marine Le Pen's National Rally (NR) may not secure enough votes to form a government. 01/07/2024