Now playing Next Culture news Harvey Weinstein in intensive care after emergency heart surgery The jailed movie mogul was said to be a "train wreck" health wise earlier this year and has used a wheelchair at recent court hearings. He was in custody in New York while awaiting a retrial in Manhattan that is tentatively scheduled to begin on 12 November. 10/09/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Investor enthusiasm lags for Apple’s AI-powered iPhone 16 series debut Apple has revealed its latest iPhone 16 series, along with new Apple Watches and AirPods. Although the Apple Intelligence features were a highlight, the much-anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities will not be available until October. 10/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news MOTELX film festival fills Lisbon with chills, thrills and fears This Tuesday sees the opening of the festival that, for fans of the genre, has become synonymous with horror. Among the novelties this year is a retrospective of films banned by censorship in Portugal. 10/09/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Will the European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected? The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates on September 12 due to falling inflation and sluggish growth. Analysts predict a 25 basis point reduction in the deposit rate. Further cuts may follow in December and throughout 2025, with inflation and economic forecasts set to be revised. 10/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Severe drought in Bosnia and Poland brings record low water levels Lakes and rivers across Europe are drying up as the hottest summer on record comes to an end. In Poland and Bosnia, this has caused critically low water levels. 10/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Germany announces temporary border checks at all land borders Interior Minister Nancy Faeser says Germany will set up temporary controls at all of its land borders in an attempt to curb irregular migration, expanding checks it already has in place at some borders. 10/09/2024
Now playing Next Health news Kate Middleton confirms she has completed chemotherapy treatment The Princess of Wales first announced to the public that she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in March. 09/09/2024
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Now playing Next No Comment Steel bridge collapses in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi; 3 rescued A steel bridge over the Red River in northern Vietnam collapsed after Typhoon Yagi's heavy rain and winds. Three people were rescued with no reported casualties. The typhoon has killed at least 59 and injured 299 people. 09/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News Hungary slammed for 'absurd' proposal to delay aviation fuel levy While the diesel, petrol and electricity used for rail and road transport is heavily taxed, airlines and maritime transport – from fishing boats to cruise ships – continue to enjoy a free ride – a situation that may encourage environmentally harmful travel choices. 09/09/2024