Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Belgium NATO insists annual nuclear drills are not linked to Russia tensions The manoeuvres are likely to coincide with Moscow's own annual nuclear drills, dubbed "Grom", in which Russia tests its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and missiles. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Hunt declares U-turn on Truss tax plan as clamour grows for PM to quit New finance minister Jeremy Hunt has outlined his economic plan two weeks early, as disquiet grows among Conservative backbenchers over the prime minister's position. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next France Large demonstration held in Paris against the rising cost of living Thousands of people protested in Paris on Sunday in a "march against the high cost of living and climate inaction" organised by a left-wing alliance. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries agree to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of new mission The idea for the EU Military Assistance Mission was first floated by the bloc's High Representative Josep Borrell in a non-paper released in August following a request from Ukraine. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Germany Gates Foundation commits extra €1.23 billion to eradicate polio The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will commit €1.23 billion to the effort to end polio worldwide, at the 2022 World Health Summit in Berlin. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next The star ingredient ‘The Star Ingredient’ podcast: Uncovering the hidden tastes of Africa In a world where our global food systems are under threat, meet the African chefs and communities who are turning to their traditional foods to strengthen their food security. Embark on a culinary journey across Africa that will tickle your taste buds. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News War sparks child poverty surge in eastern Europe and Russia — UNICEF The UN children's fund says almost four million children in the region — three-quarters of them Russian — will go into poverty because of the war and the economic downturn. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Experiences Going underground: Behind the scenes tours of London’s secret tunnels The London Transport Museum is now offering guided tours through the underground’s secret tunnels and closed stations. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Nine dead in Russia's 'kamikaze drones' and missile strikes on Monday President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'terrorising' civilians in a new wave of attacks; EU mulls sanctions against Iran over 'suicide drones': Monday's key developments. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Food and Drink Meet Fatih Tutak, Turkey's first 2-Michelin Star chef in Istanbul Fatih Tutak says he's not only proud to be Turkey's first 2-Michelin Star chef in Istanbul. He also wants to promote the best of Turkish cuisine around the world. 17/10/2022