Now playing Next Markets Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Drone delivery of urgent blood supplies trialled in the UK The blood samples were flown between two facilities in Northumberland, a journey which took just over an hour and shaved seven minutes off the longer route by road. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Portugal launches new fire prevention campaign Firefighters on the Portuguese island of Madeira continue to battle the country's worst wildfire since 2017. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating". 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Bayesian sinking: What we know and don't know so far While the search continues for one missing person from the shipwreck of the sailing vessel, questions are mounting about the accident’s causes and the still-unclear details of how it happened. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Hidden doorway to Shakespeare’s past uncovered in UK's oldest theatre The archway was uncovered during archaeological investigations and is believed to date back to the time when Shakespeare and his company performed there. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Joe Biden given hero's welcome by Democrats at Chicago convention The outgoing president's decision not to seek re-election and endorse his vice president instead has been met with both respect and euphoria. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Germany How will Germany cutting its military aid to Ukraine impact Kyiv? Germany has halved its military aid for Ukraine for 2025 compared to this year, according to its proposed budget for the new year. 19/08/2024
Now playing Next Experiences The women-only summer camp in France with a waitlist of 11,000 people From foraging to swimming and stargazing, women are free to curate their own holiday at this unique camp in Quercy. 18/08/2024
Now playing Next Experiences ‘It’s like a dream’: How we work online and travel at the same time Meet the couples ‘leaving everything behind’ to travel the world with TrustedHousesitters. 17/08/2024
Now playing Next Space SpaceX launches rocket carrying 116 satellites A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Transporter 11 group of satellites flew to orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday. 17/08/2024
Now playing Next Business Why airlines offering unlimited flight deals may not be such a bargain WizzAir recently became the first European airline to launch an annual “All you can fly” pass for an introductory price of €499 per year, rising to €599 annually from 16 August. 17/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ellen Burstyn to receive Liberatum Pioneer Award in Venice The Oscar-winning star of 'The Exorcist' will be honoured for her lifetime contribution to cinema at this year's Venice Film Festival. 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Lionesses’ star Mary Earps honoured with Madame Tussauds wax figure Earps, who recently joined Paris Saint-Germain after five years with Manchester United, has said being selected for a waxwork feels "incredibly special." 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows. 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News Wildfires made three times more likely due to climate change Around 3.9 million square kilometres of land were burnt globally during last year’s fire season. 14/08/2024