Now playing Next China Last pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily forced to close Hong Kong’s sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper will publish its last edition on Thursday, highlighting China's increasing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city. 23/06/2021
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Now playing Next Health Series 10% of Europe's food waste could be avoided with better labelling In partnership with The European Commission Nearly half of all consumers don't clearly understand expiry dates on food labels. Solutions to normalise labelling rules are being studied in Europe with the goal of making the food we buy more sustainable. 22/06/2021
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Now playing Next Ocean Is growing endangered marine species on land the key to saving them? In partnership with The European Commission Many marine species are facing serious threats from overfishing, pollution and climate change. Could aquaculture play a role in restoring the health of the seas? Discover an initiative helping sea anemone populations by growing them on land. 22/06/2021
Now playing Next Green News Top international lawyers to make ‘ecocide’ a crime against nature Alongside war crimes, genocides and crimes against humanity, ecocide may be one of the most important battles of our times. 22/06/2021
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Now playing Next No Comment COVID-19 restrictions ignored by French revellers for music festival Jubilant party scenes erupted across France on Monday, June 21st, as tens of thousands attended annual music festival events nationwide. 22/06/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Presidential Palace hosts musicians for annual 'Fête de la Musique' Every June 21st since 1982, the 'Fête de la Musique' (National Music day) has become an important meeting point between the French people and artists. Over time, it has become a part of French culture and France's international influence. 22/06/2021
Now playing Next World News EU launches antitrust probe into Google's digital ad tech practices It will focus on whether the company is stifling competition by restricting access to third parties to user data for advertising purposes on websites and apps, while using that data itself. 22/06/2021
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Now playing Next Germany Germany launches anti-trust investigation into Apple The German competition watchdog announced that it was opening an investigation against US giant Apple for "possible anticompetitive practices". 21/06/2021
Now playing Next Smart Regions Fish and poultry try a new sustainable diet of larvae and insects In partnership with the European Commission In Poland, larvae and insects are used as a source of protein on fish and poultry farms. Organic waste is used to grow these larvae, thus contributing to the circular economy. Bio-recycling and technology go hand in hand in this project supported by the European Cohesion Policy. 21/06/2021