Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Iceland: See inside the world’s biggest plant sucking CO2 from the air Climeworks is harnessing Iceland’s geothermal power, while gearing up for megatonne capacity around the world. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Europe’s off-the-beaten-track highlights according to travellers You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scientists behind giant 'Doomsday' seed vault win World Food Prize The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples from nearly every country in the world. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in May 2024 From devastatingly intimate love songs to hip-hop bangers via lush soundscapes for a Parisian escapade, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Take a look at this year's Pulitzer Prize-winning photos The images, captured by Associated Press photographers last year, centre migrant experiences in a world increasingly hostile to cross-border travel. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News At least 100 dead amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has been virtually cut off from the rest of the country as flooding washed away roads and bridges and inundated airports. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Europe matters to consumers, and so does your vote What happens in Brussels does have an impact on our daily lives, more than we are aware of, more than we credit them for. Treating it like a second-rate election would not do it right, Els Bruggeman writes. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ibiza's legendary club Amnesia set to celebrate opening of 2024 season The 2024 season in Ibiza is about to kick off and if the strength of the opening parties is anything to go by, it’s going to be another bumper year on the island. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Business US bans Qualcomm and Intel from exporting some chips to China The move would primarily impact Huawei, a major Chinese smartphone and laptop manufacturer, which is suspected of having ties to the Chinese government and military. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Destinations What is the ‘portal’ linking up Dublin and New York that’s gone viral? The futuristic installation features a 24/7 livestream between the two destinations, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners, New Yorkers and visitors. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy BoE holds rates steady, sees inflation below target in two years The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25%, in a split decision with two members dissenting. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated it's premature to reduce rates. New forecasts project that price pressures will fall below the target within two years. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next wellbeing Screens impact your sleep so how can you stop doomscrolling in bed? Here's what experts suggest to change your bedtime routine, and avoid screens and the inevitable late-night doomscrolling. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Mitigating climate change is no longer enough. We need protection Climate change is not merely an environmental predicament — it is a matter of social justice. Our transition to a sustainable future can only succeed if it brings people hope for the future and leaves no one behind, MEPs Iratxe García Pérez and Mohammed Chahim write. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Not quite forever? Shirley Bassey auctions her diamonds She once sang 'Diamonds Are Forever' - but Dame Shirley Bassey is now letting hers go. For a good cause. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ireland struggles to deal with migrant influx across UK border London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has many already inside the UK fearing for their safety, leading many to cross the Irish border. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK property listings soar - are buyers being put off by high rates? Buyers and renters alike have been plagued with higher living costs, interest rates and economic uncertainty in the last few months, leading to dampened demand in the UK housing market. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Senegal Boeing skids off runway at Senegal airport, injuring at least 10 At least 10 people were reportedly injured on the Air Sénégal flight headed to Bamako. 09/05/2024