Now playing Next Climate Sand storms are getting worse: UN dedicates next decade to action Today is the first ever International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Green News Italy, Croatia, Serbia: Europeans struggle to cope as heatwaves strike Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global average. 11/07/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Don’t look down: Slackliner crosses from Italian mainland to Sicily Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline. 11/07/2024
Now playing Next Experiences Why more non-religious pilgrims than ever are walking the Camino Traditionally a Catholic pilgrimage, the Camino increasingly draws the spiritual but not religious. 11/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Harvey Weinstein facing new sexual assault charges ahead of retrial Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape in 2020, but it was overturned in April. He is currently serving time for an LA rape conviction - which he's appealing. 10/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Fyre Fest scammer buddies up with Donald Trump for presidential race Covicted fellon Billy McFarland, who gained notoriety as the scam artist behind Fyre Fest, is reportedly arranging meetings with rappers for former president and fellow convicted fellon Donald Trump. Here’s why. 09/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Napoleon’s ornate pistols sell in France for €1.69m Napoleon tried to use the guns on himself after defeat, but his grand squire removed the gunpowder. France's culture ministry recently classified them as national treasures. 09/07/2024
Now playing Next People Water pistols and strikes: What’s behind Europe’s tourism backlash? Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Voting continues in France's pivotal legislative election France could have its first far-right government since the Nazi occupation in World War II if the National Rally wins an absolute majority. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Thousands protest in Spain's most visited city against over-tourism More than 150 organisations and social movements took to the streets of Barcelona with some symbolically sealing off hotels and restaurant terraces. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Travel News ‘A theme park for tourists’: Málaga locals protest city gentrification Spain’s anti-tourism activism has arrived in Málaga, where locals are angry over soaring rent prices. 06/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Flights resumed at Catania Airport after closure due to ashfall On the nearby island of Stromboli the Civil Protection agency issued its top, red alert warning the situation there could deteriorate. The volcano there also started erupting earlier this week, sending ash clouds two kilometres into the sky and spilling lava into the sea. 06/07/2024
Now playing Next State Of The Union State of the Union: Imminent famine in Sudan and Orbán's EU presidency This edition of State of the Union focuses on the start of Hungary's rotating EU presidency and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Mount Stromboli erupts in Italy, spewing ash and lava into sky Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Irish nationalists see UK result as a step towards reunification The republican party Sinn Féin has hailed further gains in Northern Ireland as progress towards a single Irish state on the island, despite pro-UK unionist candidates winning a higher share of the vote overall. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Sicily on red alert as Mount Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt Warnings are in place as both Etna and Stromboli volcanoes have become dangerously active. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spectacular display as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano. 04/07/2024