Now playing Next Ukraine At least three dead in Russian attacks during Orthodox Easter A woman's body was found under the rubble following Russian shelling in Kharkiv, while two people were killed by shelling in the town of Pokrovsk on Sunday. 06/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. It is time to take action and stop femicide in the Western Balkans Western Balkan institutions and policymakers can play a pivotal role in saving women's lives — potentially upwards of 50 per year. Yet, today, one woman in the Western Balkans is killed nearly every week, Alex Chen and Tanja Domi write. 03/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Markets Riding the AI Wave: Amazon’s growth accelerates in the first quarter Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Parents urged to vaccinate children amid rise in measles cases Global measles cases could double in a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Experiences Want to fly business class? Here’s how to do it affordably New research shows that four European airlines offer the most affordable business class flights compared to the cost of economy tickets. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine army chief warns of front line pressure as US aid lags Ukraine's army chief has warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge US aid package to reach the front lines. 28/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Will the EU take a step backwards in evidence-based policymaking? Uncertainty and ‘polycrisis’ call for more use of foresight methods, not less. Being guided by the wealth of evidence available is the best way for the EU to set an agenda for a secure, prosperous, and sustainable future, Elizabeth Dirth and Jonas Gissel Mikkelsen write. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Spain Spanish PM weighs options amid wife corruption accusations Spain remains on edge awaiting news on whether Pedro Sánchez will stay in government or decide to step back. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature Bugs squashed on cars reveal a ‘staggering’ drop in insect numbers New research has discovered that the number of bugs across the United Kingdom has lessened by a concerning amount over the last two decades. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News How will the recently-passed US military aid help Ukraine? US President Joe Biden is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday giving Ukraine €56 billion in its efforts to stave off Russia's ongoing invasion. Despite the hoopla some Ukrainian lawmakers express hesitation about how the support will actually help the front line. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Fancy an item from Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe? More than 200 items spanning 40 years will be sold in a two-part auction this summer, with part of the sale proceeds going to charity. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most? EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, including inflation. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next USA US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel President Joe Biden said the package “sends a message to the world about the power of American leadership” and that he would sign it into law on Wednesday. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Josep Borell says Gaza destruction is like Germany in WWII UNRWA’s commissioner general says attacks on the agency’s reputation were intended to strip Palestinians of refugee status, a day after independent report found Israel still hadn’t provided any evidence staff had links to terror groups. 24/04/2024