Now playing Next Culture news Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, Robert Towne dies aged 89 The American screenwriter and director, born Robert Bertram Schwartz, was widely considered one of the greatest writers in Hollywood. 03/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News How extreme is too extreme for Europe's far right? National Rally, Reform UK and others have all rejected allegations of extremism, but drawing the line isn't simple. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Business EU targets the likes of Temu and Shein with cheap goods crackdown Cheap products from China are currently exempt from EU import duties, although FT sources say this could soon change. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone private sector expands in June: Spain grows, France contracts Euro area private sector activity grew in June, surpassing earlier estimates and showing robust recovery. Activity in Spain showed the strongest growth, while contractionary conditions held in France amid election uncertainties. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Art Titian masterpiece stolen and found at bus stop sells for €20m The early artwork by Venetian master Titian has a dramatic history of thefts – including being left in a plastic bag at a London bus stop. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Netherlands wants an opt-out from EU migration rules. Is it possible? The Hague might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration. 03/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next wellbeing What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Tesla shares rocket as Q2 electric vehicle deliveries exceed estimates Tesla reported second-quarter electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers that were better than analysts' estimates but the company saw the second consecutive yearly decline, partly blamed on the closure of a German plant. 03/07/2024
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Now playing Next Business 'Shrinkflation' stickers come into force in French supermarkets The state is seeking to protect consumers and their wallets against deceptive packaging, although some retailers are critical. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB’s Lagarde foresees a bumpy road to 2% inflation amid uncertainties ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the complex journey towards the 2% inflation target at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Radical right's rise in European governments could impact EU decisions The radical right continues to expand its power in the EU, as shown by the new government in the Netherlands, which took office this Tuesday, and the results of the first round of elections in France. This could impact the way decisions are made in institutions in Brussels. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French left and centrist parties ally to halt far-right National Rally An unlikely pact between French left and centrist parties sees their candidates pulling out of the race to prevent Marine Le Pen's National Rally from securing a landslide victory, after the far-right party climbed ahead in the first round of early legislative elections. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Two dead after powerful storm sweeps through Western Balkans Heavy midweek rains — and even egg-sized hailstones — lashed the Western Balkans overnight, leading to two deaths in Montenegro and damaged infrastructure across the region. 02/07/2024