Now playing Next Markets How China's sluggish property market is hitting global mining stocks Major global mining stocks have underperformed in the past three months due to a sharp decline in iron ore and copper prices, as China's weak demand is likely to persist. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Bayesian sinking: What we know and don't know so far While the search continues for one missing person from the shipwreck of the sailing vessel, questions are mounting about the accident’s causes and the still-unclear details of how it happened. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Could the Ukrainian Kursk incursion become a political turning point ? While Ukrainian forces extend their control on Russian territory, Kyiv's military is losing ground in the Donbas. The Kursk incursion could either play a significant political role in the war's outcome or become a military nightmare for both sides. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels awaits explanation for Hungary’s easing of visa for Russians The Hungarian foreign minister has accused European governments of targeting Budapest with a ‘campaign of lies’ over the entry scheme. 19/08/2024
Now playing Next Art London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping' A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season. 19/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News While Italians enjoy their holidays, politicians go to jail for a day As the entire country celebrated the holiday of Ferragosto on Thursday, some politicians went to prisons to draw attention to the much-criticised living conditions that triggered a spike in suicides. 17/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News These nuns are taking on big companies with activist investing One of their top concerns is climate change, a frequent target of their shareholder resolutions. 16/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: ‘Alien: Romulus’ - Is the Alien franchise back? While not without its flaws, this latest chapter in the Alien franchise sees director Fede Álvarez bring things back to basics and stage some appropriately disgusting thrills. 16/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Royal Jewels stolen in Green Vault heist back on display in Dresden The 18th-century royal jewellery is back on public view for the first time since being stolen by a criminal gang in 2019. 16/08/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Catania airport: Flights disrupted as Mt Etna erupts again All flights have been cancelled or diverted to other airports in Sicily on Italy's busy Ferragosto public holiday. 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy Russia's economy: A balance between labour shortage and military might Russia's leadership finds itself in a peculiar dilemma – it lacks manpower to protect its borders and continue the fight in the Donbas, but it also needs to plug labour gaps if it is to sustain its war economy. 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Discontent spills over to Slovak streets amid Fico government reforms The Slovak opposition is calling on Brussels to continue to hold the government in Bratislava to account. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU to provide emergency wildfire aid to Greece and Albania The support for Greece will consist of both aerial and ground firefighting resources, Albania will receive a multipurpose military plane from Romania, which can carry up to 6 tonnes of water. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Art New Banksy pops up at London zoo - is this final work of the series? An artwork painted on the shutters of London Zoo has been confirmed as the latest in Banksy's surprise animal-themed street art project across London. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Oil and gold prices surge as tensions rise in the Middle East Crude oil and gold prices surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. While increasing demand for safe-haven assets is likely to sustain gold prices, the bullish momentum in oil markets may also persist due to concerns over undersupply. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news What is on Barack Obama's summer 2024 playlist? Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favorite music and movies twice a year continues. Here’s what the former POTUS is currently listening to... 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Pompeii archaeologists uncover tragic final moments of two victims The two skeletons were discovered in a cubicle, likely a bedroom, which had been sealed off by volcanic ash and lava, trapping them and leading to their death. 12/08/2024