Now playing Next Economy UK facilitates corruption by Central Asian elites, says new report The UK’s powerful financial sector “bears some responsibility for the continuation of corruption and kleptocracy by Central Asian elites”, according to a British parliamentary report, which also noted the government’s responsibility in the matter. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next USA TikTok bans videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’ A 21-year-old letter from Osama bin Laden blasting the US for its support for Israel went viral on social media, as young Americans said it revealed a truth they were never told before. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets wrap: European shares shine as US inflation slows European stocks were looking up this week, following a slowdown in US inflation in October. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Tech News EU Commission advises services to stop advertising on Elon Musk's X The social media platform X was formerly called Twitter and was acquired by Elon Musk last year. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Security tech for the 2024 Olympics showcased at Paris conference Security technology companies showcased their offerings to help ensure the safe operation of the Paris Olympic Games next year. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die') Having premiered in Cannes before doing the festival rounds at Fantasia Festival and the BFI London Film Festival, Stéphan Castang's masterful genre mash-up sees a docile everyman faced with the reality that everyone inexplicably wants to kill him. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary issues anti-EU survey on migration, LGBTQ+ issues and Ukraine Viktor Orbán’s government issued a new "national consultation" asking voters for their thoughts on deeply divisive issues like migration, LGBTQ+ rights and support for Ukraine—with many of the questions being clearly veered against the EU. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Flights suspended after bomb threat at French airport The airport, located in Normandy, is currently closed and travellers are advised to wait for updates. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Serena Williams to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame The tennis star and civil rights activist join eight other already announced nominees. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Boost for Putin as Russian parliament approves defence-heavy budget Russia's defence spending is due to overtake social spending for the first time in the country's modern history, but analysts say that such measures may prove challenging in the long run. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Design Royal Mint reveals coins to celebrate six decades of James Bond Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond is celebrating his 60th by getting his very own set of silver and gold coins. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK retail sales at COVID-19 lockdown levels as cost of living rises UK retail sales have slumped back to COVID-19 lockdown levels, as increased cost of living bites. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Storm Frederico could raise insurance prices in Europe The different weather-related disasters France has seen this year paint a pessimistic landscape for insurance prices in 2024. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News Greek villagers consider relocation after flooding destroys homes "We grew up here… it's our village," says one local farmer. "But safety comes first. You cannot live with this insecurity all the time." 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Health news Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say Measles is among the most infectious diseases known and spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Germany Scholz welcomes a 'difficult' Erdogan This is the first visit to Germany by the Turkish president since 2020. 17/11/2023