Now playing Next Tech News Petition urges lawmakers to save Europe’s video games from deletion A petition is calling for the EU’s video game license publishers to preserve video games when support ends. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Elon Musk and Keir Starmer in online battle as riots grip UK Euronews takes a look at the series of false claims online, often magnified by X owner Elon Musk, which has had a significant hand in sparking riots across England and Northern Ireland. 07/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Study finds that Hollywood is ‘not progressive at all’ Just 32 per cent of speaking characters in the top 100 movies at the box office in 2023 were women or girls, according to the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative annual report. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News Pope interrupted by activists calling for an end to bullfighting The animal rights organisation says 10,000s of bulls are killed annually in bullfighting dedicated to Catholic saints. 07/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Paris' restaurants are still not feeling the promised Olympic benefit After a massive slump in June and July due to security measures, some businesses near the capital's competition sites are only now seeing an uptick in visitor numbers. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Qatar 365 Open for business: Qatar hopes to become launchpad for tech startups In partnership with Media City From immersive fashion shows to becoming a launchpad for tech startups, Qatar 365 takes a look at how the country is embracing its future by diversifying its economy. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Paris Olympics closing ceremony: Which stars will be performing? Phoenix. AIR. Tom Cruise. Possibly Taylor Swift? Rumours are mounting over who will be performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The closing event, set to be titled "Records", will take place on Sunday 11 August in the Stade de France. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news COVID still 'very much with us' amid summertime surge, WHO warns The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to strengthen vaccine campaigns. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets US stocks buoyant as investor sentiment eases after global sell-off A rising tide swept stocks higher, and calm returned to Wall Street after Japan's market soared earlier Tuesday to claw back much of the losses from its worst day since 1987. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Ceasefire negotiations reached a final stage, says Blinken "We continue to work intensely to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and to prevent the spread of conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Business Twickenham joins Allianz in deal to rename world-famous stadium The decision to change the name of the home of England rugby to the Allianz Stadium is controversial. Some rugby union fans are displeased. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle For next Olympics? These are the UK’s weirdest sporting events We're currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games? 07/08/2024
Now playing Next World News Life goes on in Israel and Lebanon despite looming threat of war Despite a climate of fear across the Middle East, everyday residents have little to do but get on with their lives. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Poland Champions League referees detained after allegedly stealing road sign The Polish Football Federation said it will terminate the contracts of both referees if the claims are confirmed. 07/08/2024