Now playing Next Culture news The many ways Spain celebrates Midsummer Eve Midsummer's Eve is celebrated in many ways in Spain. But did you know that it is a celebration that dates back to ancient, pagan traditions? 23/06/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Venice flash that defined a true star The late actor, whose long career stretched from M*A*S*H to The Hunger Games, died yesterday at the age of 88. Our resident film critic David Mouriquand remembers meeting him at the Venice Film Festival and how one interaction with his fans defined for him what a true celebrity could and should be. 21/06/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Kinds of Kindness' Group sex. Cannibalism. Cults. Doppelgängers. Messiah figures. Dogs. And not as much kindness as the title would have you believe. Yórgos Lánthimos returns to his sick roots with his very own spin on The Twilight Zone. And it’s a blast. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy Russia reaches out to isolationist North Korea for war resources What are the main reasons for Russia to complete its strategic shift towards East Asia and even sign a pact of mutual defence with North Korea? 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy IMF's roadmap for Europe: More green investment and market integration The IMF recommends Europe implement strategic macroeconomic policies, structural reforms, and increased green investment to address challenges such as reduced fiscal buffers, an ageing population, and low productivity growth. 21/06/2024
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Now playing Next World News British PM Sunak responds to election date betting accusations The scandal surfaced after reports on Wednesday that one of Sunak's police bodyguards had been arrested for allegedly betting on the election date before it was announced. 21/06/2024