Now playing Next Business Glencore scraps coal business sale plan after shareholder talks The company also revealed it is no longer stockpiling key battery metal cobalt anymore, after the world's biggest supplier, the Democratic Republic of Congo raised production. 07/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Paris' restaurants are still not feeling the promised Olympic benefit After a massive slump in June and July due to security measures, some businesses near the capital's competition sites are only now seeing an uptick in visitor numbers. 07/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Paris Olympics closing ceremony: Which stars will be performing? Phoenix. AIR. Tom Cruise. Possibly Taylor Swift? Rumours are mounting over who will be performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The closing event, set to be titled "Records", will take place on Sunday 11 August in the Stade de France. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news COVID still 'very much with us' amid summertime surge, WHO warns The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to strengthen vaccine campaigns. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Musk's X sues advertisers over 'boycott' following Twitter takeover The lawsuit’s allegations centre on the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover and not a more recent dispute with advertisers that came a year later. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next France Olympic swimmers train in Seine River ahead of marathon races The training session was held after a similar test run to get swimmers used to the river was cancelled on Tuesday, over concerns about the levels of faecal matter in the water. 07/08/2024
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Now playing Next Markets US stocks buoyant as investor sentiment eases after global sell-off A rising tide swept stocks higher, and calm returned to Wall Street after Japan's market soared earlier Tuesday to claw back much of the losses from its worst day since 1987. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Business Twickenham joins Allianz in deal to rename world-famous stadium The decision to change the name of the home of England rugby to the Allianz Stadium is controversial. Some rugby union fans are displeased. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best and funniest reactions to Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz The internet has spoken, and it seems that Kamala Harris is on a roll, with her running mate pick delighting (almost) everyone. Here are the funniest reactions to Tim Walz's inclusion on the ticket... 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle For next Olympics? These are the UK’s weirdest sporting events We're currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games? 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Euro surges to eight-month high as safe haven currency The euro is likely to rise further as a safe destination due to the jittery sentiment amid the global market turmoil. The ECB's September rate decision remains a key factor in determining the single currency's trend. 07/08/2024
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