Now playing Next State Of The Union State of the Union: Farmers' protests and the defence of democracy Farmers' protests across Europe sparked a surge in popularity of right-wing populist parties and have made agricultural policy one of the main topics of the upcoming European election campaign. 26/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week Cute kitties, Viking festivals and the searing sensibilities of 'All of Us Strangers.' Here's what to see and do in Europe this week. 26/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news César Awards nominations: ‘The Animal Kingdom’ leads for French Oscars Thomas Cailley’s ‘The Animal Kingdom' and Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ lead the way. Here is the lowdown on this year's César nominations. 24/01/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Oscars 2024: Key takeaways from this year's nominations 'Oppenheimer' leads the way, with 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' close behind. However, 'Barbie' got a fair few snubs. Here's the lowdown on this year's Oscar nominations. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Healthcare What to know about US abortion measures amid Roe v Wade anniversary Since the US Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling on Jan. 22, 1973, the time around the anniversary has always been marked by rallies, protests and political pledges. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Berlin Film Festival reveals eclectic 2024 competition line-up The 74th Berlin Film Festival runs from 15-25 February, and the freshly announced Competition line-up looks like cinephiles will be treated to a very strong edition. 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Will traditional leather soon be a thing of the past? The leather industry is facing more consumers and companies turning towards vegan alternatives while scientists get closer to making bags and shoes out of lab-grown fabrics. Is this the end of leather? 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Sport Thousands gather for Franz Beckenbauer memorial service in Munich The football legend died on 7 January, aged 78, after suffering from various health problems. 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news BAFTAs 2024: Five key takeaways from this year's nominations Oppenheimer eclipsing Barbie, Poor Things on the rise, and some notable snubs. Here's everything you need to know about this year's BAFTA nominations. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news English National Opera musicians to strike for first time in 40 years The Musicians’ Union and Equity said plans to axe 19 orchestra posts and make other staff members work part-time would threaten musicians’ livelihoods. 17/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Fujitsu apologises for its part in UK Post Office scandal Fujitsu, the company behind the Horizon IT contract that caused a scandal for the UK Post Office, has apologised for its part in the fiasco and says it is planning to contribute to the compensation package for the wronged sub-postmasters. 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant wins 2023 TS Eliot prize for poetry Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant won the coveted T.S. Eliot Prize for his second collection of poems, ‘Self-Portrait As Othello,’ which reimagines Shakespeare’s hero in a modern landscape. 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Emmys 2024: Succession and The Bear sweep up the awards Succession, The Bear and Beef were the big winners at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which had been pushed back from September due to the US actors' and writers' strikes. Here's the full lowdown. 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Greece tackles high prices on basic food products The Greek government has announced fresh measures to keep prices in check as it accuses businesses of taking advantage of high inflation. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Here's the 'Worst in Show' tech at CES, according to consumer groups Not affiliated with the official event organisers, consumer advocacy groups cut through the hype to judge their picks for the worst tech this year. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Deadlock as member states disagree over withdrawal from Energy Charter Decision on whether to part from treaty remains in limbo, with some EU countries wanting to stay and others having already departed. 10/01/2024