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Now playing Next Culture news UK's National Theatre appoints first female artistic director Indhu Rubasingham will replace Britain's National Theatre's current artistic director Rufus Norris when he stands down in 2025. 13/12/2023
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Now playing Next Sweden Children of imprisoned Iranian activist accept her Nobel Peace Prize The teenage children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in the Norwegian capital on Sunday on behalf of the mother they haven’t seen in years, reading out a speech she penned from a Tehran prison as her medal rested on an empty chair. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next Norway Children of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Price winner accept award The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. 10/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU mulls sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and Hamas leadership The European Union is mulling plans to sanction extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank and toughen restrictions on Hamas' military leadership, according to diplomatic sources. 09/12/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Coastal erosion tears away homes in eastern England Coastal communities across the UK and Europe face an uncertain future, as climate change speeds up erosion. In England, the region of East Anglia is already suffering the consequences. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Spain’s Nadia Calviño wins fight to head EU Investment Bank The finance minister’s victory over Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager comes after months of wrangling 08/12/2023