Now playing Next USA The universe may be a billion years younger than we thought. Scientists are scrambling to figure out why. New research suggests that the Big Bang that birthed the cosmos occurred 12.5 billion years ago. 18/05/2019
Now playing Next USA U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran. 18/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Washington vows to act on carbon monoxide hazards, but protections could be delayed for months Housing advocates worry that delays could mean even more deaths from the hazardous gas during the winter, when risks are the greatest. 17/05/2019
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Now playing Next World News Video: European Parliament elections — how are you represented in EU? Wondering how you're represented in Europe ahead of the elections? Here’s a quick breakdown. 17/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Democrats won big in 2018 — so where's the beef? First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. 17/05/2019
Now playing Next France Social media pays tribute to Louvre pyramid architect who died age 102 The museum's president, Jean-Luc Martinez, expressed his sadness at the passing of Ieoh Ming Pei. 17/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Federal court to hear first legal challenge to Trump emergency declaration for border wall The administration put together a plan for spending about $6 billion dollars, mostly from the Pentagon budget. 17/05/2019
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Now playing Next USA New Alabama abortion law sparks fear, some cheers in US The only abortion clinic in Montgomery, Alabama has been telling concerned women they are still open for business for at least the next six months. 17/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Trump says new immigration proposal 'puts the wages and safety of Americans first' The plan, which avoids hot-button issues like the status of so-called Dreamers, faces an uncertain future in Congress. 16/05/2019
Now playing Next United Arab Emirates Iran plays regional bully role and meddles in Arab affairs, says UAE The UAE says that four commercial vessels were sabotaged in the incident, two of them Saudi oil tankers. 16/05/2019
Now playing Next Smart Regions Mont Saint Michel reclaims island-like character In partnership with the European Commission After around 20 years of research and construction work, Mont Saint Michel has recovered its isolated character, thanks to a new dam and footbridge. 16/05/2019
Now playing Next Smart Regions How does Mont Saint Michel's new dam help with wildlife conservation? In partnership with the European Commission The new dam at Mont Saint Michel is designed to regulate the flow of water between the estuary and the sea. But, it is also helping out with the conservation of local flora and fauna. 16/05/2019
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone citizens were sold a lie – and now their economies are paying the price ǀ View Why, 20 years on from the birth of the eurozone, are people so unhappy and ready to blame the European Central Bank (ECB) for the poor economic performance of their country and the absence of a bright future? 16/05/2019
Now playing Next USA The Supreme Court and abortion: Will the right survive the new onslaught? Analysis: Alabama's just-passed restrictions could come before the nine justices, but laws in two other states are already pending. 16/05/2019