Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Auditors slam poor oversight of cohesion spending The EU's cohesion funds aim to reduce social and economic disparities between the richest and poorest regions, but both the Commission and member states are failing to adequately oversee their spending, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Nature Euroviews. As MEPs set sail for Brussels, they should think about our ocean The bottom line is that the ocean's resilience is intricately linked to our own, and neglecting it is a disservice to ourselves and all life on Earth. Adopting an Ocean Deal isn't just an option, it's an urgent necessity, WWF's Dr Antonia Leroy writes. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Nature Flying hippos? Giant mammals are airborne for longer than you’d think Despite their significant weight and size, scientists have found that hippos can actually leave the ground - for a limited time at least. 08/07/2024
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 Health news Researchers detect 16 metals in tampons, including toxic lead A new study detected concentrations of 16 metals in different kinds of tampons, but researchers say they don’t know if they are impacting health. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Nature Ecuador river wins court case: Right not to be polluted is granted A court has ruled that pollution violates the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital, Quito. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Poland and Ukraine sign 'unprecedented' military agreement The Ukrainian leader met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Monday to discuss Russia's continuing attacks on Ukraine and further support from NATO. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Smart Regions Spain and Portugal join forces in the fight against natural disasters In partnership with the European Commission The two southern European countries can now join forces in case of an emergency thanks to coordinated communication, training and new technical equipment. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Green News French Green leader emerges as key figure against far-right Green Party leader Marine Tondelier has been one of the stand-out voices in the leftwing election campaign. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Smart Regions Spain and Portugal in the frontline of hi-tech EU efforts to combat wildfires In partnership with the European Commission Climate change has heightened the risk of forest fires and wildfires in Europe. EU agencies are cooperating across borders and using artificial intelligence to predict and prevent disasters. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Social media pranks cause security headache at Euro 2024 Stunts and photographs posted online are encouraging poor behaviour from fans, from throwing cups at players to trying to take selfies with them on the pitch. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy French stocks volatile after far-left surprise election success Share prices churn in France after uncertainty hangs over the country's political future although bonds remain relatively steady. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next France Why did the Russian disinformation machine target French voters? For the Kremlin, the National Rally — whose stances on Russia are friendlier than those of President Macron, a staunch supporter of Ukraine — might have been the preferred winners of the French snap legislative elections, and Moscow likely tried to help boost their results on Sunday. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy European average salary rankings: Where does your country stand? The disparity in average annual net earnings across Europe is striking, with significant variations even when adjustments are taken into account. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Polish museum opens time capsule – a memento of 1865 Wrocław The time capsule was discovered in the mid-1990s, but was left untouched for decades. Inside, a letter and a newspaper offer a snapshot of life in 1865. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Health news Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found. 08/07/2024