Now playing Next Economy Weekly markets wrap: S&P 500 hits new records, luxury stocks soar European markets benefited from spillover sentiment from US equities this week, as well as upbeat economic data. 27/01/2024
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Now playing Next France France to deliver more Caesar artillery systems to Ukraine Paris is seeking €280 million from Ukraine's allies to help fund the delivery of 60 out of a planned 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems for Kyiv's military. 18/01/2024
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Now playing Next Belgium Belgian customs seized a record amount of cocaine in 2023 The amount of cocaine seized in Europe continues to rise every year, driven by the growing demand among Europeans. 17/01/2024
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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
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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 Culture news Everything you need to know about BAFTA's 2024 Rising Stars nominees The British Academy has announced the candidates for its Rising Star award, recognising emerging onscreen talent - the only BAFTA film honour that is determined by public votes. 11/01/2024
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