Now playing Next Ukraine Russia preparing for wider conflict with NATO, says report With US funding for Ukraine still in limbo, European allies are trying to ramp up their support as Russia mounts new strikes. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Could the microplastics ban be rewritten after its entry into force? Alarmingly, EU officials are bending over backwards to accommodate industry demands — with the real risk that what was once considered a sweeping ban will be gnawed away by caveats and exemptions, Hélène Duguy writes. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets Report: A look at the week ahead Anticipation mounts as major central banks prepare to announce decisions on interest rates, influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. 18/03/2024
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Now playing Next Ukraine Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs An investigation has found indications of brutal mistreatment that point to possible war crimes. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Armenia Russian campaigns against Putin from Armenia mountains Yuri Alekseyev believes he would ended up in prison for a long time if he had stayed in Russia. 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Croatia Croatia’s parliament dissolves, paying way for election this year The country's capital Zagreb was hit by huge anti-government protests last month. 14/03/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News OpenAI partners with European media giants Le Monde and El Pais The deal comes as various copyright lawsuits mount against AI companies, including the current one against OpenAI by the New York Times. 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Ireland Disease hits homeless asylum-seekers in Ireland Some of those seeking international protection are camped out in tents across Dublin, as an asylum crisis continues to grip the country. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Prepare for more GPS blocking in NATO countries, expert says There could be more GPS disruption in Nordic countries now that NATO operates there, a defence expert said. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Was Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech really 'morally indefensible'? The US Holocaust Survivors Foundation has labelled Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech “morally indefensible”. The director of the Oscar-winning Holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' said those killed in both Israel and Gaza were victims of "dehumanisation". 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Focus Can travel be sustainable? Industry charts new future at ITB Berlin With global travel and tourism expected to make a full recovery this year after the pandemic, the industry faces mounting pressure to deliver on its sustainability pledges. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation These window-mounted heat pumps can be fitted in 15 minutes Heat pump tech has been downsized into something that looks a bit like a window air conditioner. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next World News Israeli strikes kill at least 67 Palestinians on first day of Ramadan Gaza's Health Ministry said 67 people were killed by Israeli strikes over the last 24 hours, as Palestinians embarked on fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next World News Ramadan starts for Muslims in Middle East in the midst of war Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday to celebrate the start of Ramadan. While the mosque has been flashpoint for the escalation of Israeli-Palestinian violence, Tel Aviv assured they would not restrict worshiping in the site. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Portugal Centre-right and centre-left neck and neck in Portugal's tight election Meanwhile in third place the far-right Chega (Enough) party surged in popularity. It's on course to get 18% - 11% more than in the previous election in 2022. 10/03/2024