Now playing Next Lifestyle You’ve got to be kitten me! Hello Kitty not a cat, creators reveal The famous character celebrates her 50th anniversary this year, after appearing on a children’s coin purse in Japan after her creation in 1974. And now, Hello Kitty's creators have made some revelations, saying she’s not a cat, and actually has a cat of her own. And a boyfriend, to boot! 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets ASML: When the chips are down, is now a good time to buy? ASML Holding saw its largest weekly drop since 2002, falling 17%, due to potential US restrictions on chip exports to China. Bank of America views the impact as manageable, suggesting the sell-off may be a buying opportunity. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Nature ‘It was a hard day’: Three Europeans reflect on losing a beloved tree For some, there’s a deep emotional reaction to seeing drastic changes to their familiar natural environment. 21/07/2024
Now playing Next Nature Breakthrough tech will help researchers track polar bears in the wild Current research relies on satellite collars that can only be fitted to adult female bears. 20/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Producer prices in Germany decline due to lower energy costs June’s fall was primarily due to the prices of energy, such as natural gas and electricity falling, as well as the costs of intermediate goods decreasing too. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Cancelled or delayed flight? How to claim compensation Here’s everything you need to know about compensation and insurance coverage following the global IT outage. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets European stocks extend losing streak as IT outage disrupts key sectors European stocks extended their losses on Friday as a global tech outage disrupted banks, airlines, and sectors globally, marking the longest losing streak since October 2023. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets recap: Sharp retreat amid global tech wreck Major global stock markets head for a negative close for the week as blue chips fell amid sector rotations, while the semiconductor stocks were hit by expectations of the US renewed chip export curbs on China. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Netflix surpasses subscriber expectations in the second quarter The streaming giant, Netflix, reported earnings that topped analysts' expectations for the second quarter as the company added more subscribers than estimated, thanks to its add-supported programme. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next USA Trump secures Republican nomination after assassination attempt The former president’s address was the longest convention speech in modern history at just under 93 minutes and marked the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB’s Lagarde keeps September rate cut contingent on data The ECB left rates unchanged in July, maintaining a data-dependent approach, with September's rate cut still undecided. Lagarde noted high domestic price pressures still weighing on inflation and potential tariffs risks weighing on exports. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Croatia, Czechia and Hungary warm to electric vehicles New registrations of electric cars in the EU dipped slightly in June, despite significant growth in Croatia, Czechia, and Hungary. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Volvo exceeds revenue expectations for Q2, but lowers sales forecast The company is also continuing to invest heavily in the green transition and electric vehicles (EVs), despite concerns that EV demand in Europe may be tapering off now. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Nokia sees double-digit fall in Q2 profit with weak sales in 5G market Similarly to its Swedish rival Ericsson, Nokia has suffered from customers buying less telecom equipment and operators cutting back on investments into 5G leading to many lay-offs in response. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Netherlands Will Rutte's political savvy help him manage a growingly complex NATO? Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte will take over as secretary general of the alliance on 1 October. He will have to use his political survival skills as an astute negotiator to persuade members to spend more on defence and keep supporting Ukraine. 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Corporate distress levels up in Germany but down in UK and France Some of the most distressed sectors also continued to be retail, healthcare and property, especially burdened by the high cost of borrowing. 17/07/2024