Now playing Next World News Five good news stories: these are this week’s positive headlines The world has got better this week, thanks to science and passionate humans. 19/11/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Saudi: the new frontier for sporting adventures Partner content presented by Visit Saudi From scuba diving and hiking to horse racing and wrestling, Saudi is claiming its title as an international sports hub 09/11/2022
Now playing Next No Comment US: Divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater in Florida An offbeat Halloween tradition took place in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary this past weekend on the US' southwestern coast. Scuba divers submerged 25 feet beneath the surface to carve jack-o’-lanterns during the annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest. 31/10/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Calls Illegal fishing: Who is responsible? In partnership with The European Commission Devastating economic damage, loss of biodiversity, slavery and violating human rights… In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re discussing illegal fishing, a serious criminal offence that is almost impossible to regulate. 27/10/2022
Now playing Next Conscious Travel New Zealand has opened up, but 'changes have been made' “Changes have been made to ensure the New Zealand tourism experience is one that New Zealanders can be proud of,” says tourism boss 24/10/2022
Now playing Next Nature Scientists discover new ecosystem 500m below the Maldives’ surface Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean. 13/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news There's a Guinness World Record for jump scares - And it's been broken Scare easy ? Then proceed with caution. 10/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Top picks from BFI’s London Film Festival 2022 The 66th edition of the BFI’s London Film Festival kicks off today with the Opening Night Gala screening of Matthew Warchus, Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin’s Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. Here are the other films to look out for. 05/10/2022
Now playing Next Scenes Meet the women saving sharks off the coast of Mexico In partnership with Media City "The town we're working with is called Agua Amarga. It is a small fishing town with a population of 500 people. We are training them so that they can have an extra income and they can eventually phase out shark fishing." 26/09/2022
Now playing Next Nature Rare photos of circling basking sharks reveal a ‘speed dating’ event It’s hoped that greater understanding of the courtship ritual of sharks will lead to stronger protections for the historically hunted big fish. 14/09/2022
Now playing Next Stays Dubai expands mega-resort with unbelievable €47,000 a night suites Dubai's newest hotel comes complete with fire-breathing fountains and 150,000 square metres of marble. 26/08/2022
Now playing Next Green News This mysterious walking shark ‘breaks all the rules’ of survival This walking shark can survive without oxygen for up to two hours. As the climate changes, it could adapt even further. 19/08/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Rescue drones and AI lifeguards: The tech keeping swimmers safe Technology is increasingly being deployed to safeguard swimmers and beachgoers. 30/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Damien Hirst is burning paintings if people want NFTs A new exhibition has asked 10,000 people if they'd rather have a physical copy or NFT or a Damien Hirst painting. But if you choose NFT, the physical copy goes up in smoke. 27/07/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Fintech - Will it replace traditional banks? Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai Open banking has facilitated the rise of embedded finance – but is this a safe way to enhance the consumer experience or does it carry hidden risks? 13/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Yu-Gi-Oh! creator dies: here's why it was a legendary franchise The body Kazuki Takahashi was found floating off the coast of Japan. We look back at the incredible manga and card game he created. 08/07/2022
Now playing Next Egypt Two European tourists killed in shark attacks off Egyptian coast A Romanian and an Austrian tourist have died after separate shark attacks off the Egyptian coast in three days, prompting the authorities to close off a stretch of its coastline. 04/07/2022