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Now playing Next Culture news MoMA dismisses lawsuit over nude performer's sexual assault claims The New York museum argues that it did not exhibit "gender-based animus" and had procedures in place for performers to report concerns during the notorious nude performance 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Space How do environmental factors influence reported UFO sightings? Light pollution, tree canopy cover, and proximity to airports and military installations are among the environmental factors that may influence reported UFO sightings, according to a new study. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Slower-than-expected inflation decline in France and Spain hits bonds Inflation rates in France and Spain ease less than expected in February, nudging government bond yields higher as markets anticipate a bumpier road ahead to reach the ECB's 2% target. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next USA Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot but puts ruling on hold The lawsuit is one of dozens seeking to bar Trump from the ballot over his involvement in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Markets Puma stock slides as German sports brand announces €100m share buyback The buyback programme will launch in March and last for a year, ending in May 2025. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision 2024: Does Israel face disqualification? The tug-of-war between Eurovision and Israel continues, as two songs – ‘October Rain’ and its runner up ‘Dance Forever’ - have reportedly been rejected for their "political" nature. Israel has until 11 March to submit a song that complies with the Eurovision rules. 29/02/2024
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Now playing Next Iran Euroviews. Iran's upcoming election is a mafia-style tussle of Khamenei's minions The 1 March election is set to be an insider patron-client fight, with various oligarchic clans competing to have the upper-hand insider hand and ultimately a greater slice of the pie in the kleptocratic so-called “holy system” that is the Islamic Republic, Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi write. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Art Masterpieces by Monet, Picasso, and Bacon to go up for sale in London In the 150th anniversary since the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, works by the master of Impressionism - Claude Monet - are going under the hammer at Sotheby's. 29/02/2024
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Now playing Next Travel News Airlines could face more fines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic violation of a federal law on accessible air travel. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Russia Early voting in Russian presidential election begins in Far East Early voting in the Russian presidential election has begun in various regions across the country. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Love, Gloves and Cocktails: European Leap Year superstitions It's 29th February - a date that comes only every 4 years. But why, and what are the traditions and superstitions in Europe surrounding this special day? 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Spain Spanish and French farmers block Catalonia border crossing in protest Catalonia's AP-7 motorway will host a demonstration by farmers angry at agricultural policies and non-EU imports. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Russia Putin warns against sending Western troops to Ukraine The Russian president vowed to fulfil his objectives in Ukraine and claimed his country's citizens are overwhelmingly supportive of the invasion. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Markets Stocks mixed as Bitcoin jumps over $60,000 for first time since 2021 World shares were mixed on Thursday after a lacklustre day on Wall Street, where selling of technology stocks pulled benchmarks lower - and as Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time since 2021. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the transport and communication sector by 0.4%. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next USA Boeing given 90 days to produce improved safety and quality plan The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to spell out how it will fix problems with its manufacturing. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next USA Longest-running Republican leader Mitch McConnell to step down McConnell's departure leaves the Senate, and the Republican Party itself, at an uncertain crossroads, 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Richard Lewis: Curb Your Enthusiasm comedian dies at 76 Humorously morose US comedian was “one of the funniest people on the planet." 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Healthcare Older adults should get another COVID shot, US officials recommend US health officials recommend that older adults get another COVID-19 booster shot. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Digital outlets sue Open AI for unauthorised use of journalism Digital outlets The Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet are the latest organisations to sue OpenAI. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Consumer organisations file GDPR complaints against Meta The claims come after privacy organisations and data protection authorities voiced similar concerns in recent months. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Condemnation pours in for Israel's attack on aid convoy All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. 29/02/2024