Now playing Next Economy Flicker of optimism for Europe's producers as energy prices see a fall Higher energy prices over the past few months because of the Russia-Ukraine war have been costly for European factories and manufacturers. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How three young explorers uncovered a T. rex fossil in North Dakota The trio discovered the bone, likely entombed around 67 million years ago, on land near Marmarth, North Dakota. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Your essential guide to the EU probe into Chinese electric cars The European Commission is close to announcing a decision on its inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles, which has become a litmus test in the West's years-long efforts to confront Beijing's unfair practices. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Austria Austria shuts down Danube for shipping as deadly floods spread Flooding caused by torrential rain that killed five people in Germany over the weekend has spread across Austria and Hungary overnight Tuesday. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy Savvy earners: UK kids take on side hustles as cost of living soars Some children are getting surprise one-off rewards for doing well at school while others are finding other ways to make extra pocket money. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News Ambitions for global renewable energy capacity unrealised, says report Goal to triple renewable power by 2030 is achievable but countries need to put more effort on implementing energy and climate pledges, the International Energy Agency said. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Tech News These earphones can track your brain activity and help you focus The founders of Neurable want to make brain measurement accessible to all. Their first-of-its-kind headphones could bring brain tracking to the masses. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'Miss AI' finalists: Meet the fake models competing for the crown Amidst the concerns that AI is threatening job security and artistic professions, Fanvue World AI Creator Awards have announced their Top 10 shortlist for the first-ever ‘Miss AI’ award. And they've all got mortifyingly clichéd bios. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Germany At least five dead in floods in southern Germany as crisis continues Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. Energy communities are the drivers of the EU’s re-industrialisation Green and inclusive competition will be the make-or-break element for the future of EU cohesion. Energy communities should be acknowledged for the multiple co-benefits they bring, Chris Vrettos, Philippe Awouters, Stephan C Krabsen and Luca Varotto write. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News Inside Paris 2024’s plans to hold the most sustainable Games yet Construction represents the biggest improvement, with 95% of venues existing or temporary. But critics point to ‘harmful’ sponsorship deals. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Explore Looking for greenery? Try İstanbul’s gardens, forests and islands In partnership with GoTürkiye İstanbul is synonymous with history and cultural landmarks, but it also has colourful gardens and forests to enjoy a spot of nature in the city. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter killed as flooding continues in southern Germany Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder described the flooding as a "catastrophe" but praied cooperation between the police, fire service and Red Cross. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Will the European elections make or break the rail renaissance? Skyscanner for trains and shorter journey times are just two of the improvements that are needed. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter dies as heavy rains and flooding worsens in Germany Flooding, high river levels and heavy rain led to the death of a firefighter and disrupted train travel in southern Germany on Sunday. 01/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Wildfire season is upon us: Here's what the EU is putting in place Following a devastating summer of fires across Europe last year, the EU has upped its resources to prevent widespread damage in 2024. 01/06/2024
Now playing Next South Africa ANC party loses its 30-year majority The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result on Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. 01/06/2024