Now playing Next Egypt Euroviews. Russia uses propaganda to make Egypt the linchpin of its new Cold War Rather than cede the battle for public discourse to Russian propaganda, the EU and the US should incentivise Cairo to open its media sector and stop persecuting independent voices, Nathaniel Greenberg writes. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next World News Russia and China mostly responsible for nuclear weapons increase On Wednesday the group Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor warned that the global arsenal of nuclear weapons is increasing. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Deal to protect nuclear plant in Ukraine is 'close', says IAEA chief The head of the UN’s atomic energy watchdog returned Wednesday to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a day after saying a deal to protect Europe’s largest nuclear power facility from a catastrophic accident due to the war in Ukraine was “close.” 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How Mark Hamill's voice is aiding Ukrainians during Russian air raids Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, is lending his voice to "Air Alert," a mobile app linked to Ukraine's air defense system. The app warns users of potential Russian missile, bomb, and drone attacks. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom King Charles arrives in Berlin for first State visit Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were welcomed to Germany by President Steinmeier at the historic Brandenburg Gate. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news This Japanese student chose to graduate dressed as Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Kyoto University student, known only as Amiki, wore an outfit inspired by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his graduation ceremony 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Slovakia Why are so many Slovaks falling for Russian propaganda? The Russian Embassy's Facebook account in Slovakia has been deemed the most virulent in Europe. Yet Slovaks seem to like their Russian propaganda. Why? 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Sweden Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine War: Zelenskyy makes anniversary visit near Russian border Ukraine War: Zelenskyy visits Sumy region, one year after Russian troops withdraw. It's the nearest Ukraine's president has been to the border with Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Why does so much of the Global South support Russia, not Ukraine? The war is "not simply seen as good guys in the West versus bad guys in Russia." 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Sport IOC recommends return of Russian athletes to sports competition The International Olympic Committee has opened the door to Russian athletes returning to competition - but not yet to the 2024 Olympic Games. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Russia Russian father convicted for criticising the war arrested in Belarus A Russian court on Tuesday convicted a single father over social media posts criticising the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to two years in prison - a case brought to the attention of authorities by his daughter’s drawings against the invasion at school. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine war: Missile tests, German funding, and Jedi air raid warnings The German parliament will vote to increase military aid, and Mark Hammill - Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker -- will record new bomb warnings for Kyiv. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Georgia Euroviews. Weeks after massive pro-EU protests, Georgians wonder what's next While the government in Tbilisi ponders its next move, the conditions set by the EU for the country's candidacy status remain the civil society's top priority, Keti Khutsishvili writes. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Ocean 'The best pill for our inner health': Can the sea boost well-being? In partnership with The European Commission A study in Catalonia investigates the healing power of the coastal environment — but if marine ecosystems are not preserved, their benefits to human health can turn into hazards. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Nuclear-made hydrogen sets the stage for the next EU fight Member states are split on whether nuclear-made hydrogen should count towards the European Union's renewable energy goals. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Russian gas transiting through Ukraine to reach EU countries: Naftogaz Ukraine hopes to be able to boost domestic production of gas to completely severe the EU's dependence on Russian imports. 28/03/2023