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Now playing Next World News No reports yet of disruptions to power and satellite communications The unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of colour in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday. 11/05/2024
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Now playing Next State Of The Union State of the Union: Xi in Europe & alarming new data on antisemitism This edition of State of the Union focuses on China's president's first trip to Europe in five years as well as the disturbing global rise of antisemitism and how it affects grassroots organisations. 10/05/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Town-sized private land in the Arctic is up for sale for €300 million The 15,000 acre plot is halfway between Norway and the North Pole. It lies at the heart of a pristine wilderness which has provoked debate over climate change and is the focus of geopolitical tensions among global powers who are eager to exploit the natural resources of the Arctic region. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next The Global Conversation Terry Reintke: EU's Green Deal can be saved despite setbacks With an unprecedented breakthrough, the Greens were among the surprise winners of the last European elections. Their ambitious climate agenda won over many voters. But COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, inflation and soaring energy costs have all taken a heavy toll on the movement's popularity 10/05/2024
Now playing Next North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marks death of chief propagandist Kim Ki-nam led the effort to prop up North Korea's totalitarian dynasty with powerful cults of personality. 10/05/2024
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