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 Culture news Augmented reality brings ancient Greece back to life The app, called "Chronos" for the Greek god of time, means to entice visitors to learn more about Greece's most popular archaeological site. 12/10/2023
Now playing Next Tech News CERN opens new visitor centre to learn about groundbreaking work Set in Swiss woodland at the CERN site, the new centre is designed to be a bridge between science with the outside world. 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 Nature Valuable plants are disappearing faster than scientists can name them How can you save what you can’t name? Major new plant and fungi report tackles ‘knowledge gaps’ and urges conservation. 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 Italy Losing my religion: More people across Europe have little or no belief In Italy, the cradle of Catholicism, new research suggests that only 19% of citizens attend services at least weekly, while 31% never attend at all - and it's a trend already growing in some European nations. 08/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week Demonic possession, Drake and a dazzling tribute to French footballing icon Zinedine Zidane. 07/10/2023
Now playing Next Experiences ‘The city is killing us’: Why one eco-commune feels it has the answer Ever dreamed of abandoning the city to live in the bucolic landscapes of central Italy? It’s easier than you think. 07/10/2023
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 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 Europe Decoded The EU says it must enlarge. But why did it stop in the first place? Enlargement is regularly touted as the EU’s most effective foreign policy, but since its biggest wave of new members joined in 2004, the process has largely stalled. 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 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