Now playing Next Markets Alphabet shares on a high as Gemini AI model makes its debut Google’s parent company Alphabet’s shares rose sharply on Thursday, after it unveiled its new Gemini AI model. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets wrap: Luxury stocks lead gains as energy slumps Euronews Business looks at which European stocks made impressive moves this week and which were lagging behind. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Art 'Moment of conviviality': Lyon shines in festival with roots from 1852 Lyon's annual Fête des Lumières festival includes illuminating works from artists placed throughout pedestrianised areas of the city. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Albania Why is Albania's opposition party protesting in parliament? Flares ignite dissent as the opposition battles against allegations of corruption, risking the nation's political future in a high-stakes clash with the ruling Socialists. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Can quantum computers really accelerate the path to net zero? On its own, quantum computing cannot achieve net zero or "solve" climate change. But, if we work together, we can use this technology to enable breakthrough green innovations, Ashley Montanaro writes. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Space Rare solar system discovered with planets' orbits perfectly in sync The remarkable discovery hints that the solar system has remained undisturbed since it was formed more than four billion years ago. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Partner content Decade of action: Panasonic Energy to quadruple production levels and halve its carbon footprint Partner content presented by Panasonic Panasonic Energy, a global leader in battery vehicle technology, is on track to quadruple current production levels of its high-capacity lithium-ion batteries by 2031 as the demand for battery electric vehicles (EVs) soars in markets around the world. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Buddha statues at Japan's Horyuji Temple get their yearly clean The annual cleaning ritual began about 30 years ago after the temple received the UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK paid £240m for blocked Rwanda asylum deal amid more party divisions UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has doubled down in efforts to implement his governments blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite deep divisions and steep financial cost. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Belgian title Baldur's Gate 3 dominates The Game Awards 2023 The Larian Studios game picked up six awards, including GOTY, best RPG and best multiplayer. Alan Wake II, by Finnish studio Remedy, won the awards for best direction and narrative. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Displaced Palestinians suffer from cold temperatures WATCH: Displaced Palestinians suffer cold temperatures and lack of infrastructure 08/12/2023
Now playing Next World News Euroviews. The demon of irredentism is back with a vengeance Geopolitical atavism has become fashionable, politically expedient and unchecked by the major powers who are either distracted or complicit. Today the globe is pockmarked with latent or current irredentist disputes, Mark Medish and Alex Rondos write. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Markets Post-Brexit financial reforms a dud, says parliamentary committee The UK Treasury promised to boost the competitiveness of the country's financial sector post-Brexit. One year on, MPs say these "big promises" are undelivered. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next The Cube Was Pope Francis spotted wearing an LGBTQ+ coloured cross? A photograph of Pope Francis wearing a multicoloured cross has caused quite a controversy online with many believing this signals the Catholic Church is going back on its historic stance anti-LGBTQ+ stance. The Cube took a closer look at these claims. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy EU fiscal deal: France and Germany at odds on investment spending After a long night in Brussels, EU finance ministers haven't sealed the deal on a new fiscal framework. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Adele receives prestigious award at THR's Women in Entertainment gala Adele and actor Kerry Washington were honoured at this year's star-studded Women in Entertainment gala, presented by Lifetime. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Meta rolls out end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg first promised to bring encryption to all the company's platforms in 2019 after a string of high profile scandals. 08/12/2023