Now playing Next Russia Euroviews. In today's Russia, 'god of war' Putin is more popular than ever Originally, Putin was picked as a future puppet because he fit the bill — the strongman persona was exactly what the doctor had ordered. Then he ended up cutting loose from his patrons, keeping the persona and the power he accrued all for himself, Aleksandar Đokić writes. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels warns of 'consequences' of repeal of Niger anti-smuggling law The Niger junta's decision to repeal an eight-year-old law designed to crack down on migrant smugglers could lead to an influx of migrants into Europe, according to EU home affairs chief Ylva Johansson. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Migrant smugglers to face up to 15 years in prison under new EU rules The European Commission is seeking to toughen penalties for human traffickers as the bloc struggles to bring down the number of migrants lured in by networks of smugglers. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Climate Now Emissions are still rising, when will they start to fall? In partnership with Copernicus For our latest Climate Now Debate, broadcast live from COP28, we discussed what rising emissions mean for a warming world. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next wellbeing No 'smoking gun' evidence that Internet harms well-being, study says A major study involving two million people has found no clear evidence that the widespread adoption of the Internet has harmed people’s well-being. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News UAE accused of using COP28 talks to strike fossil fuel deals Critics say allegations that the UAE planned to use COP28 to strike fossil fuel deals are "utterly appalling". 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Ocean Could Europe's coastal wetlands address our climate change concerns? In partnership with The European Commission From Ireland's salt marshes to the Netherlands' peatlands and Italy's underwater seagrass; Ocean investigates whether Europe's coasts could hold the answer to our carbon questions. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Ocean Interview: What makes salt marshes such effective carbon capturers? In partnership with The European Commission Ocean speaks with Dr Grace Cott from the University College Dublin's Blue Carbon group and Andrea Fuchs, an environmental scientist about why coastal wetlands are more effective than tropical forests when it comes to fighting climate change. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Markets Here’s why Chinese fashion giant Shein is eyeing a US IPO in secret Chinese fashion company Shein, a popular online retailer with European shoppers, has discreetly filed for a US IPO in a major trans-continental move. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Business What's gone wrong for Metro Bank and will Barclays save it? Metro Bank shareholders have voted to back a rescue deal aimed at securing its future as Barclays engages in exclusive negotiations to acquire the group's residential mortgage book. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Finland Finland to close all borders with Russia after migrant surge Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told a press conference in Helsinki that the last remaining border post, in the Arctic, would be closed until 13 December. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Markets Why are Australian firms investing billions in Europe? Two Australian pension heavyweights have pledged billions for European markets, through government projects as well as their own offices. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news AI-using kids and daytime porn: New research reveals online habits Four in five children have used AI tools online, while adult internet usage is at 56 days every year. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Russia Russia extends detention of American journalist Gershkovich again The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on espionage charges in March and will be held until 30 January. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Business EasyJet: Better than expected results send share price flying Huge profits and a major increase in earnings enabled the budget airline to reinstate dividends. However, potential impacts from the Israel-Hamas conflict might temper some future expectations. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News Greenwashing? First UK-US flight using all sustainable fuels takes off The first transatlantic flight by a passenger plane to use exclusively sustainable aviation fuels took off from London this morning. 28/11/2023