Now playing Next Europe News French President Macron holds talks to name future prime minister French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings with key leaders of the country's main political parties on Friday and Monday to "keep moving towards the broadest and most stable majority possible," according to the Elysée Palace. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Gérard Depardieu: Trial for rape of Charlotte Arnould requested The French actor had been indicted on 16 December 2020 after a complaint from actress Charlotte Arnould, who accuses him of two rapes committed on 7 and 13 August 2018. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news No Beyoncé or TayTay for final night of DNC - But is that a bad thing? Despite persistent rumours that Beyoncé would make an appearance on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, no such megastar coup materialized. But is that a bad thing? And what was Donald Trump rage posting while Harris was speaking? 23/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’ Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Cattle in France hit by bluetongue epidemic A new strain of bluetongue, a potentially fatal disease for sheep and cattle, has been detected across Europe after first exploding in Dutch farms. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News Bordeaux is pushing back against polluting, eyesore cruise ships The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Travel News New night train connecting 9 European cities to launch in 2025 The new European Sleeper route will run about twice a week during the winter and take around 15 hours. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Alain Delon's family will not fulfill actor's request to kill his dog The family of actor Alain Delon will not have his dog Loubo put down and buried with him as the French star had wished. The news that Loubo would not be having a ruff day was welcomed by animal rights activists. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'Folie à Trois': Are we getting a ‘Joker 3’? Prior to the Venice premiere of the 'Joker' sequel, director Todd Phillips has shared whether or not a third chapter is on the cards for the series - the first of which became the first R-rated film to gross over $1 billion worldwide. 21/08/2024
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 Travel News Southern European tourists flock to Denmark to escape the heat While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer escape for many. 20/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU remains 'fully committed' to lithium deal despite unrest in Serbia The EU Commission remains committed to strategic partnership on raw materials with Serbia despite recent protests, while Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are rumoured to be set to visit Belgrade. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Business Bouygues Telecom gets green light for La Poste Telecom takeover The French Competition Authority rules Bouygues Telecom's acquisition of mobile network operator La Poste Telecom will not be a risk to competition. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Maria Branyas Morera, world's oldest person, dies at age 117 Branyas was listed by the Gerontology Research Group as the oldest known person in the world after the death of French nun Lucile Randon last year. 20/08/2024