Now playing Next Focus Kazakhstan welcomes the 5th edition of the World Nomad Games in Astana In partnership with Freedom Holding Corp. In this episode of Focus, we go behind the scenes at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Affordable tickets and grassroots support at Coldplay's 2025 tour Local residents will get a hefty discount for the Hull dates of Coldplay's upcoming tour. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, with market participants widely anticipating the rate to remain unchanged, given the unsupportive economic landscape. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate WMO: Global heating likely to hit 3C by 2100 - what’s the solution? The latest multi-agency United in Science report outlines a key role for AI. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Business UniCredit seeks ECB approval for larger stake in Commerzbank UniCredit seeks the European Central Bank's approval to own up to 30% of a stake in Commerzbank, potentially triggering a full buyout deal of Germany's second-largest lender by assets. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen splits EU policy towards eastern and southern neighbours The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU's spiralling reputation in its southern neighbourhood. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy What is the economic impact of floods across Europe? Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Business Retailers take emergency action to avoid Christmas delivery nightmare Unprecedented early ordering is being driven by concerns that the global shipping industry could buckle under the strain of trying to fulfil mounting Christmas orders without using the important Red Sea trading routes. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate picks Climate activists and the renewable energy lobby have broadly interpreted Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioner picks – the Netherlands’ Wopke Hoekstra, Denmark’s Dan Jørgensen and Spain’s Teresa Ribera – as signalling continuity with the Green Deal that marked her first mandate. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News New environment commissioner tasked with tackling growing water crisis The European Commission president said today that ‘water resilience is a big priority’ for her second mandate as she picked Jessika Roswall for her new environment policy chief. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News OpenAI to launch Paris office as city aims to become AI hub - report OpenAI, the company behind the wildly successful chatbot, has made no secret of its plans to expand in Europe. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News Microplastics can be breathed into your brain, new study shows New research has revealed that plastic from everyday items has the ability to infiltrate the brain. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Scientists plan to add iron to the ocean to up carbon absorption There has been public backlash against the controversial technique, known as ocean iron fertilisation, in the past. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news David Guetta and Keinemusik among industry recipients of DJ Awards '24 The first awards have been announced ahead of the DJ Awards 2024, the highly anticipated return of the once annual awards post-Covid. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Water Matters Digital dilemma: tech's impact on water management in Europe In partnership with the European Commission Digital tech is revolutionising Europe's water management systems, but its heavy consumption of the precious resource brings its own challenges. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Now How is climate data shaping EU policy? In partnership with Copernicus Join us for our live Climate Now debate from Brussels, streaming on our YouTube channel on 24 September at 11:30 CET. Our experts will explore how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Design Tallinn Design Festival takes over the Estonian capital – and beyond The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city. 17/09/2024