Now playing Next Culture news Mark Hamill joins fundraiser for demining robots for Ukraine "Every mine neutralized equals civilian lives saved. Each demining robot ensures the safety of Ukrainian sappers.” Mark Hamill joins forces with historian Timothy Snyder to raise funds for demining robots in Ukraine. 19/08/2024
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Now playing Next Israel Blinken arrives in Israel in bid to seal Gaza ceasefire deal The US Secretary of States arrival comes after US and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar said they were closing in on a deal after two days of talks in Doha, with American and Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism. 19/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Firefighters continue to battle five wildfires in Turkey Portugal has also sent a special task force to Madeira to help fight a fire burning on the island since Wednesday. 18/08/2024
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Now playing Next Gaza At least 19 killed overnight as Israeli strikes hit Gaza At least 19 people were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as mediators hope to seal a cease-fire deal after months of contentious negotiations. 18/08/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation No Patents on Seeds: Europe’s small farmers are battling privatisation A silent battle is brewing over the control of our food supply's very foundation: seeds. 18/08/2024
Now playing Next Experiences The women-only summer camp in France with a waitlist of 11,000 people From foraging to swimming and stargazing, women are free to curate their own holiday at this unique camp in Quercy. 18/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Legendary French film star Alain Delon dies aged 88 Delon rose to international fame in the 1960s with roles in classic films such as Purple Noon (1960), The Leopard (1963) and Le Samouraï (1969). 18/08/2024