Now playing Next Europe News Starmer says Putin started Ukraine war and can end it any time Starmer's comments come a day after it emerged that the US and UK had made the decision to allow Ukraine to use partly British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets deeper inside Russia. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Activists call for measures to stop deportations to Syria Human rights defenders say refugees "are increasingly becoming targets of xenophobia, discrimination, and violent aggression" upon their return to Syria. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy? With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games now concluded, France is left with a bill exceeding €8 billion for hosting the world’s biggest sporting event. The question remains: will the Games stimulate the French economy, or will the expenses outweigh the potential gains? 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Football Now Introducing the new UEFA Champions League format In partnership with Media City Europe’s premier club competition is back, with more teams and a refreshed draw process. 12/09/2024
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Now playing Next Economy ECB's Lagarde reaffirms data-driven approach to future rate decisions ECB President Christine Lagarde reaffirms a data-driven approach to rate decisions while urging structural reforms, citing Mario Draghi's competitiveness report. The ECB lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points, with inflation and growth forecasts largely unchanged. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Healthcare Doctor shortages and low pay: Europe's hospitals are under the weather Europe is suffering from a healthcare crisis, with chronic staff shortages, low pay and overtime prompting strikes in Germany, Slovenia, and Sweden. In France meanwhile, a controversial medicine education reform has students and doctors up in arms. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Libya Libya's central bank chaos must serve as a wake-up call for the West Diplomats may be busy stopping other wars in Ukraine and Gaza from growing into monstrous regional conflicts. But if they’re too consumed to take this brief opportunity, they may end up with a third before too long, Tarek Megerisi writes. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Wizz Air launches no frills flights to the Middle East The budget airline will introduce long-haul routes from March 2025. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News Renewables generate half of EU electricity in first six months of 2024 Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said the EU is now “well equipped” to meet climate neutrality goals. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell urges Lebanon and Israel to ease tensions along their border "We need to de-escalate military tensions and use this opportunity to urge all sides to pursue this path," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell during his visit to Beirut. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Accio child actors: How to audition for the new Harry Potter TV series UK and Ireland-based Children between the ages of nine and 11 are being considered for the roles that once Wingardium Leviosa'd the careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News How will the US’ new tech sanctions affect Russia? The US’s latest sanctions come into force on Thursday and are also targeted at countries that trade with Russia. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU rejects price offer from Chinese EV producers as talks near end Negotiations between Brussels and Beijing on the dispute around electric vehicles have entered the final stretch ahead of a make-or-break vote. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy European Central Bank cuts interest rates again as inflation slows The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its key interest rates as the markets expected, marking its second reduction this year following a move in June. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Business Unions to take Audi Brussels to court over escalating factory row Trade unions say they plan to take Audi Brussels to court, as tensions between the German car giant and workers continue to heat up. 12/09/2024