Now playing Next Art Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor. 06/08/2024
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Now playing Next Denmark Polish man sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting Danish PM The unidentified 39-year-old man has been charged with punching Frederiksen’s right shoulder with a clenched fist, causing her to lose her balance but not fall. Frederiksen suffered whiplash at the time. 06/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Is David Lynch retiring from directing due to health concerns? Sad news as the mastermind behind Twin Peaks and 'Mulholland Drive' reveals that he cannot direct on set anymore since being diagnosed with emphysema. However, the director has clarified some of his comments, stating he will "never retire." 06/08/2024
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Now playing Next World News Ukrainians undergo military training in Kharkiv as war persists Ukrainian residents are actively preparing for the ongoing conflict with Russia, with over 250 having completed military training and around 400 more currently enrolled in a course at the Kharkiv regional institution of national resistance. 06/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News Girls are more anxious than boys about climate change The study also found inadequate engagement with climate-focused careers in English schools. 06/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Bulgaria to hold new snap election after coalition talks failed This will be the seventh early vote in just over three years. Of the six elections since 2021, only two have produced an elected government. 05/08/2024
Now playing Next World News Could there be a European Olympic team? The idea of a joint European team is resurfacing in the run-up to the Paris Olympics, however its realisation raises more questions that it answers. 05/08/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Cambodia breaks ground on China-funded canal The €1.5 billion, 180-kilometer Funan Techo canal is planned to connect the country’s capital with Kep province on Cambodia’s south coast, giving it access to the Gulf of Thailand. 05/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News PM Starmer: 'Standing army' to battle far-right unrest gripping UK UK prime minister made the announcement on Monday after he convened officials for an urgent meeting aimed at tackling growing far-right violence enshrouding the nation. 05/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news New study sheds light on illegal online pharmacies selling semaglutide Researchers looked at the composition of online purchases of semaglutide, the popular drug usually prescribed for diabetes or obesity. 05/08/2024