Now playing Next Economy Here's why some societies are happier than others regardless of wealth A new report challenges the view that only people in rich societies can be happy. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ukrainian comedian Dima Watermelon explains why Putin is not a joke Ukrainian comedian Dima Watermelon would love nothing more than to be able to stop making jokes about Putin. But as long as the war in Ukraine goes on, he feels he has to address "the elephant in the room". 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von Der Leyen vows to strike €210M migration deal with Mauritania The European Commission will pledge more than €210 million in fresh money to support Mauritania manage migrant flows and clamp down on human traffickers, President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Google introduces AI-powered Gemini app and casts aside Bard Google will cast aside the Bard chatbot that it introduced a year ago in an effort to catch up with ChatGPT. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU reaches new deal to salvage law on platform workers The European Parliament and the Council struck on Thursday a new deal on a draft law to improve the conditions of platform workers, after the previous agreement had been derailed in a last-minute revolt. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Is a commercial real estate crisis unfolding across Europe? Recent global events have sparked fears of a commercial real estate crisis in Europe, mirroring situations in Japan and the US. Notably, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG faces significant downturns due to the real estate market's weakness. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Markets AstraZeneca shares tumble despite posting strong sales for cancer drug Shares in AstraZeneca were down nearly 4% on the London Stock Exchange on Thursday morning after reporting its latest financial results. 08/02/2024
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Now playing Next Economy UK house prices rise for fourth month running on lower mortgage rates Northern Ireland saw the highest growth within the UK, where house prices increased by about 5.3% annually. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Markets TotalEnergies shares slide as company reports fall in earnings Shares in France's TotalEnergies declined on Wednesday morning after the company reported a 31% drop in fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings. 07/02/2024
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Now playing Next Green News European wind generates more electricity than gas for first year Europe’s power demand is expected to rise again soon, as electrification takes off through heat pumps and EVs. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Nature Palaeontologists uncover a new species of flying reptile in Scotland 'Misty-wing': The Isle of Sky is becoming a key place for unlocking pterosaur evolution. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next wellbeing A year on, Turkey's earthquake victims grapple with poor mental health It's a year since two earthquakes rocked Hatay province in Turkey. In the ruins and camps, survivors are grappling with a mental health crisis alone. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone retail trade figures slump as consumers feel the pinch Consumer demand has slumped following two months of improved retail growth, suggesting Europeans are still feeling the cost of living pinch. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Governments caught off guard by von der Leyen’s U-turn on pesticides European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's decision to withdraw a proposal that would have forced farmers to drastically reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides marks an abrupt end to Belgium's attempt to recast the legislation as a tool to promote greener alternatives. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Safer Internet Day: How parents can protect their children online A global survey reveals children want tech companies to do more to protect them online but the “smoke and mirrors” promises by tech titans may not be enough. 06/02/2024