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Now playing Next Europe News France to take on EU's rotating presidency The six-month term will coincide with a presidential election in France. Macron is expected to run. 29/12/2021
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Now playing Next Culture news The most striking photos of 2021 and the stories behind them Here are this year's photography highlights - featuring the refugee crisis, sporting triumphs, global disasters and moments of awe-inspiring humanity. 29/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news The good, the bad, and the overdue: The celebrity apologies of 2021 They're at it again, which celebrities have apologised for transgressions past and present this year? 29/12/2021
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