Now playing Next Economy US inflation rises more than expected in February The US inflation report in February 2024 exceeded expectations, signalling possible delays in anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.2% year-on-year, with core inflation at 3.8%. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists unearth missing half of huge Ramses II statue in Egypt Nearly a century ago, the remaining portion of the statue depicting Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt's most significant rulers, was unearthed in the identical location. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Member states to restore 16% of poor buildings by 2030 under new law European Performance of Buildings Directive aims to provide granular detail on how to decarbonise building stock, concluding a pillar of the European Green Deal. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. We should learn from Bulgaria’s no-nonsense approach to antisemitism As antisemitism has risen to record levels all over the world in recent months, the Bulgarian government is to be commended for understanding rapidly evolving attacks on Jews and the Jewish State, Robert Singer and Prof Rumyana Marinova-Christidi write. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news This is what happens in polyglots’ brains when they process languages New research looked into how people who speak different languages process them in the brain. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. European finance ministers back Georgieva for second IMF term The international organisation’s Managing Director had faced competition from the likes of Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe after a scandal involving Chinese business rankings. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Airbnb bans indoor surveillance cameras in rentals Rental platform Airbnb says it will prioritise guest privacy following complaints of hidden cameras in properties. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Poland Polish president calls on NATO allies to raise defence spending to 3% Warsaw is pressuring other NATO members to invest more in countering Russia's war economy. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Porsche revs up for intro to new models but puts brake on profit hopes German car maker Porsche reveals details of new versions of favourite models due for release this year as it adds electric sports car into the mix. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Kanye West's 10-year-old daughter North announces album – amid concern "Hi, it's Northy and I've been working on an album and it's called 'Elementary School Dropout'" - 10-year-old North West is reportedly preparing to drop an album. And there's some concern over her age, as well as the title of the album... 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Farmers have nothing to fear from green and animal welfare reforms The current threat we face is existential. Our own health, and that of animals, nature and our planet are so closely linked that they must be considered together in the solutions we adopt, Debbie Tripley writes. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine's war amputees find new lease of life on the football pitch Euronews Correspondent Giorgia Orlandi spoke with a group of veterans showcasing the transformative power of football despite their injuries. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'Hungry Eyes' singer Eric Carmen dies aged 74 American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen has died, aged 74. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Poland Polish leaders visit White House with hope of spurring US to help Kyiv It is the first time in a quarter-century that a Polish president and prime minister have visited Washington at the same time. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK unemployment rises and wage growth cools Weakness in the job market suggests inflationary pressures are easing, although the Bank of England will likely remain cautious about rate cuts. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 12th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Germany German train drivers strike coincides with Lufthansa cabin crew walkou The train driver GDL union is demanding for working hours to be reduced from 38 to 35 hours per week without a pay cut, while Lufthansa's crew seek a 15% salary increase. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. As EU AI Act enters into force, focus shifts to countries' oversight Member states have 12 months to nominate national competent authorities tasked with compliance. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Al Pacino announces release of 'astonishingly revelatory' memoir Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino has announced the release of an "astonishingly revelatory" memoir ‘Sonny Boy’ after his rather anticlimactic performance at this year's Oscars. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs gear up to sue Commission over release of €10 billion for Hungary The European Parliament has moved forward with its plan to launch a lawsuit against the European Commission for the release of €10.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, which had been blocked over rule-of-law concerns. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Euro finance ministers call for relaunch of bank securitisation The complex lending instruments that caused the 2008 crisis top a wishlist of financial reforms. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels recommends EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina The European Commission has recommended opening EU accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina, eight years after the Western Balkan country applied to be a member of the bloc. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Fire reported at Russian oil refineries after Ukrainian drone attack A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Oryol as part of a collection of drone attacks across Russia orchestrated by Ukraine. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Europe wrap: three countries confirm their inflation rates' decrease Germany's annual inflation rate eased in February, hitting a two-year low to show a slowdown in the rise of consumer prices. Portugal's encouraging figures confirmed it was on a similar trajectory, as is the Netherlands. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Romania Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed UK arrest warrant, his spokesperson says 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Art The best of Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition 2024 See our selection of the best entries into the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. This year’s Open competition was judged by Daniel Blochwitz, a curator at the Foto Festival in Lenzburg, Switzerland. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring after all Following his Oscar win for his latest – and supposedly last – film ‘The Boy and The Heron’, Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring just yet... 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Hardy Russian economy a key selling point as Putin plans reelection “For most Russians, who choose to ignore the war, the economy is really the biggest issue,” one expert said. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Space How to see the 12P/Pons-Brooks comet for the first time in 71 years While the 12P/Pons-Brooks comet won't be visible to the naked eye, experts say it can be viewed with a pair of binoculars or a telescope. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza, where hunger is worsening Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza, where hunger is worsening five months into war. 12/03/2024