Now playing Next Culture news Exiled Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof to head Busan jury It is unclear whether Rasoulof will make it to South Korea in person, as the celebrated director fled his native Iran earlier this year. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Maria Branyas Morera, world's oldest person, dies at age 117 Branyas was listed by the Gerontology Research Group as the oldest known person in the world after the death of French nun Lucile Randon last year. 20/08/2024
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Now playing Next Russia Could the Ukrainian Kursk incursion become a political turning point ? While Ukrainian forces extend their control on Russian territory, Kyiv's military is losing ground in the Donbas. The Kursk incursion could either play a significant political role in the war's outcome or become a military nightmare for both sides. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Art A brighter London: Artist Yinka Ilori takes over Piccadilly Circus The new temporary artwork is situated on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features plinths emblazoned with positive affirmations. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Fire burns for third day at Russian oil depot Ukraine’s claimed responsibility for the attack, calling it a measure “to undermine the military and economic potential of the Russian Federation.” 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Romania names MEP Negrescu for EU Commissioner role, sources say Nominating the socialist Parliament Vice-President worsens the headache for Ursula von der Leyen, who currently has just six confirmed women commissioners to serve from November. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next France Refugee paralympic team aims to inspire hope at 2024 Games in Paris After paralympic athletes defeated so many obstacles to reach the games, they're hoping to share a message of resilience. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News China leads the world on renewables but continues to rely on coal China installed more than 180 gigawatts of solar power in 2023, compared to 58 gigawatts across the whole of Europe. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news DRC hopes to receive mpox vaccines to address health emergency Most of the mpox cases and deaths have been in Congo, with a new strain that is likely more transmissible spreading there. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation at 2.6% in July as euro hits 9-month high Eurozone inflation was confirmed at 2.6% year-on-year in July, up from 2.5% in June. The inflation rise, coupled with expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, have pushed the euro to a 9-month high against the US dollar. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Tech News First European high-performance chips to be made in Dresden EU Commission supports German state aid to support 'first of a kind' facility. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euronews Digital Summer: US lagging Europe on AI regulation, says IBM IBM’s Christina Montgomery discusses ethics and getting more women on board. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Art Could da Vinci’s long-lost ‘Salvator Mundi’ be in Geneva? The world’s most expensive painting has not been seen publicly since it was sold at Christie’s in 2017. A new BBC report says it might be being held in storage in Geneva – and that it could be on view again soon. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints A recent survey found that over half of UK school librarians have been asked to remove books, many of which are LGBTQ+ titles, with parents being the main source of these requests. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news TikTok's 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - Did your favourite song make it? The video sharing app has unveiled its 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - ranked by total creations over Summer 2024 on the platform. Who made the top spots on the global and UK lists? 20/08/2024