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 Lifestyle World's priciest supercars debut at California automobile show For more than 20 years, each August, automotive aficionados from around the globe flock to California's Monterey Peninsula, to celebrate cutting-edge design and engineering marvels. 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 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 Actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge The actor famed for playing violent men has been arrested from his California home. 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 USA Joe Biden given hero's welcome by Democrats at Chicago convention The outgoing president's decision not to seek re-election and endorse his vice president instead has been met with both respect and euphoria. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News How the Irish government aims to fix the housing crisis Massive growth in the population of Ireland between 2015 and 2023 has seen demand for housing reach a ratio of now just under 4 to 1. This means that for every four persons seeking a house, only one property is available. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU rules out mpox border controls and common vaccination plan European health authorities discard any further bloc-wide measure against the new mpox variant situation as risk it poses for wider population is still considered 'low'. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Kamala Harris pays tribute to US President Joe Biden Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised US Vice President Kamala Harris whilst noting her potential to break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by becoming the country's first woman president. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy China retains key loan rates as economic recovery shows progress After unexpected cuts in July, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) left the one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates (LPR) unchanged. Amid recent mixed activity data, China's economy shows signs of a modest recovery. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News German activists say cars are being given priority on streets Berlin’s local government is facing lawsuits and criticism that its policies are endangering cyclists amid nationwide protests urging more space for those riding bikes. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Harvey Weinstein to remain in NY prison while awaiting rape retrial Weinstein's 2020 conviction in Manhattan was thrown out this spring by the state’s top court - the retrial is tentatively scheduled for November. 20/08/2024