Now playing Next Switzerland Pro-Palestinian activists hold first protest in Switzerland after ban On the Global Day of Action for Gaza, protesters in Switzerland called for a permanent ceasefire in the region, accusing the country of being “complicit in genocide” despite its declared neutrality. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next New Zealand Former New Zealand Prime Minister ties the knot After years of delays, Jacinda Ardern has married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford. 13/01/2024
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Now playing Next Ukraine French foreign minister visits Kyiv and pledges solidarity Stéphane Séjourné used his first trip abroad in his new role to assure Ukraine that France would continue to support Ukraine. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Gaza More than 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip The deaths were recorded as the conflict rages on and fears grow of the war broadening into a regional conflict. 13/01/2024
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Now playing Next Taiwan Ruling-party candidate emerges victorious in Taiwan's presidential election Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded. Beijing strongly opposed the current Vice President Lai Ching-te, calling the poll a choice between war and peace. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next USA Iowa readies for record-cold as election caucuses draw closer It is expected that the freezing temperatures will see some potential voters stay at home rather than risk the treacherous journey to voting venues. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next China Taiwan voters choose their next president They have taken to the polls with the results weighing China's threat and the island nation's stability 13/01/2024
Now playing Next world news 2023 confirmed as hottest year ever Climate experts are concerned that 2024 will be even hotter than the previous year. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Sunak gives Ukraine aid and reassurances of West's support in conflict The British prime minister met with Zelenskyy at a time when financial support from Europe and the US is becoming more difficult to obtain. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Israel Meet the Israeli charity supporting Palestinians amid the Gaza war Road to Recovery has been helping Palestinians get to hospital appointments across the border into Israel for years – but Hamas' attack on 7 October has made its volunteers' work much harder. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Yemen US military strikes another Houthi target in Yemen despite UN requests The US military carried out another strike on a Houthi-controlled site in Yemen early Saturday, targeting a location which they considered to pose a threat to commercial vessels in the Red Sea. This action followed a series of airstrikes by the US and Britain against Houthi rebels on Thursday. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week Architecture in Paris, Frankenstein on screens, and a music expo of European talent. Here's what to see and do in Europe this week. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News An artificial reef will help protect these islands from hurricanes With warmer oceans serving as fuel, Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Greek island’s star attraction at risk of being washed away A 43-year-old shipwreck is one of the island’s most visited and photographed attractions. 13/01/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets' wrap: European stocks bounce up on ECB rate cut hopes European markets were brighter on Friday following fairly optimistic comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde on Thursday about potential interest rate cuts. 13/01/2024
