Now playing Next Niger Euroviews. Niger is the latest victim of Africa’s development paradox Under the sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole, Hippolyte Fofack writes. 12/10/2023
Now playing Next Nature Puppies used as live bait to trap black panthers in Malaysia Malaysia's wildlife department has defended its use of puppies to trap panthers that strayed into a village. 12/10/2023
Now playing Next Business EU fur ban: Is the European fur industry in danger? The European Parliament is examining a petition calling for a ban on fur. While the petition is good news for animal welfare, there have been some concerns about the potential ban’s economic consequences, as the EU is a leading fur producer and seller. 12/10/2023
Now playing Next Netherlands Netherlands: Syria tried in absentia in ICJ's watershed torture case The war in Syria has so far killed half a million people, wounded hundreds of thousands and destroyed many parts of the country. It has displaced half of Syria’s prewar population of 23 million, including more than 5 million who are refugees outside the country. 11/10/2023
Now playing Next Health news First human clinical trial of cat allergy vaccine to be launched in UK The first patients were recruited at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London to begin clinical trials. 10/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: The day London Bridge was inaugurated… in Arizona? 10 October 1971: London Bridge opens to the public in Lake Havasu, Arizona, after being shipped halfway around the world from its original home in the British capital. 10/10/2023
Now playing Next Climate This floating Amazon village has been ‘isolated’ by severe drought Cut off from Amazon River lifelines by record drought, these villagers are struggling to make a living. 09/10/2023
Now playing Next Spain Rally in Barcelona against plan to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty Right-wing officials joined a mass rally in Barcelona on Sunday to protest plans to grant jailed Catalan separatists an amnesty. 08/10/2023
Now playing Next Business Millions of airbags have to be recalled in the US - What about Europe? US authorities could recall 52 million airbag inflators after deadly accidents. The airbags are being used in millions of vehicles from 11 different manufacturers. Could Europe follow suit? 06/10/2023
Now playing Next Art Pokémon and Van Gogh: A very unlikely love story Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum wants to tap into the Pokémon fandom with its new collaboration - but it may have 'Pikachued' off more than it can stomach. 06/10/2023
Now playing Next World News Euroviews. As COVID-19 cases surge again, access to vaccines will keep us safe As we step into October, collaboration between governments, health authorities, and industry will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that each individual has a choice when it comes to protecting their health, Chantal Friebertshäuser writes. 06/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News Why are we building faster in flood zones than in safe areas? The study says that rather than adapting their exposure to climatic hazards, many countries are actively increasing it. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Business Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Inside Ubisoft's redemption quest Ubisoft aims to reclaim its gaming throne with 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' amidst a tumultuous past, banking on a steady stream of new releases and strategic investments in cloud gaming and VR. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next World News Euroviews. European innovation is the catalyst we need to tackle emerging crises The EPC is a cornerstone on which European innovation has prospered over the last 50 years — and is just as relevant today as the day it was signed, António Campinos writes. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Notes From The Usa Singer-songwriter Foy Vance soaks up the sights and sounds of Chicago In partnership with Brand USA Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance experiences the magic of Chicago-style blues, dives into the origins of house music and samples some of the best street food the city has to offer 04/10/2023
Now playing Next Sport 2030 Football World Cup will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay. 04/10/2023
Now playing Next Business Court throws out $200 million verdict against J&J in talc cancer case Johnson & Johnson faces more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc products contain asbestos. 04/10/2023