Now playing Next Tech News How will the US’ new tech sanctions affect Russia? The US’s latest sanctions come into force on Thursday and are also targeted at countries that trade with Russia. 12/09/2024
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Now playing Next Economy French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire steps down Bruno Le Maire says his goodbyes two months after the shock result of France's legislative elections, which has left a cloud of uncertainty over the country's economy. 12/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Everything you need to know about the MTV Video Music Awards The MTV Video Music Awards are set for tonight, with Taylor Swift leading the nominations and potentially making history as the most-awarded artist ever. 11/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Christian pilgrims in Lourdes evacuated after nearby river overflowood Approximately 450 pilgrims to the Lourdes shrine in France were evacuated after heavy rainfall caused flooding, submerging the popular pilgrimage site. 08/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Stranded tourists evacuated from Swiss mountain by helicopter The flights, using Air Zermatt rescue helicopters, had to be approved by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). 07/09/2024
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