Now playing Next Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Freak-out over French vote In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the impact of elections in France and the UK, and Europe's summer travel plans. 13/07/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This simple farming technique can cut rice’s methane emissions in half Agri-tech startup Rize is helping rice farmers In Southeast Asia to reduce their methane emissions, while giving their businesses a boost. 13/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News New push to decriminalise abortion defeated in Polish parliament Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his centrist coalition government suffered a bitter defeat on Friday in parliament. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next World News At 52% turnout in the UK's election was the lowest for over a century Just 52% of those eligible voted in the general election earlier this month, the Institute for Public Policy Research has found. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next State Of The Union State of the Union: NATO summit & Orban's self-declared peace mission This edition of State of the Union looks at the NATO summit in Washington and the negative reactions to Viktor Orbán's self-declared peace mission to Moscow and Beijing 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Court to rule on vaccine controversy ahead von der Leyen’s vote Ursula von der Leyen will seek European Parliament's backing for her appointment as Commission chief next week, but an unexpected ruling arriving from Luxembourg could stymie proceedings. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Vivendi reportedly considering London listing for Canal+ channel The French media giant's shares rose on reports that it may be exploring a London listing for its Canal + channel in what could prove to be a much needed boost for the London Stock Exchange. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Starmer: UK will 'reset' relations with the EU The UK's new prime minister says the UK has been too "inward looking" on the world stage. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Exploring the genius (and terror) of the 'Longlegs' marketing campaign Neon's promotional teasers for 'Longlegs' have gone viral for their creepy, reality-bending qualities. What other horror movies have successfully sold scares? 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Mainstream groups in talks to cordon off far right in EU Parliament A spokesperson for the centre-right EPP group said centrists do not want the institution to be represented by the "friends of Putin." 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Percentage of female MEPs down for first time in 45 years Only the Greens/EFA group will have parity, with 50.9% female MEPs within its ranks. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Who is Emio? Nintendo gets less family-friendly with mysterious teaser A new Nintendo teaser trailer dropped this week, and it's a little off-brand... It has sent fans into speculation mode - once they stopped shaking with fear. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Partner content Global temperatures surpass 1.5°C threshold for 12 months straight Partner content presented by Copernicus Another month brings yet another indication that Earth's temperatures are rising rapidly. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Inside the extravagant wedding of the son of Asia’s richest man The son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry in one of India’s most extravagant weddings. Who is Ambani and which celebrities are coming to what has already been dubbed the wedding of the year? 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Incoming EU parliament to work on AI liability despite lobby concerns Consumer groups support the new law to protect people from faults caused by artificial intelligence (AI). 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Green vote could make or break von der Leyen’s bid for second term EU government leaders have overwhelmingly backed German former defence minister Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission. Now she needs to convince MEPs. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly recap: Easing political uncertainties bolster market resilience Global markets remained resilient throughout the week due to heightened expectations that central banks would commit to interest rate cuts. Monthly inflation in the United States was cooler than anticipated, while European markets rebounded amid easing political concerns. 12/07/2024