Now playing Next Europe News Pope Francis says he’s thinking about people of Haiti The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled a bloody military crackdown in Myanmar. 29/04/2024
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 Food and Drink In Baguette We Trust: Award for the best baguette in Paris announced French baker Xavier Netry, from the Utopie bakery, has won the annual Best Baguette competition in Paris. He shares his secrets to his stellar French tasty treasure. 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 Economy Can the US manage escalating debt without triggering a fiscal crisis? The US is grappling with record $34.5 trillion debt, triple the eurozone's, and set to hit 134% of GDP by 2029. Elevated deficits and skyrocketing interest payments may evoke fears of imminent fiscal crisis if countermeasures are not adopted. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Forget Taylor Swift: Here’s the real tortured poet worth celebrating The 1999 coming-of-age rom-com - and one of the best Shakespeare adaptations out there – just turned 25, and Kat is the tortured poet we all need right now. Sorry, Taylor. 25/04/2024
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 Health news Italy permits pro-life groups access to abortion clinics Opponents of the amendment question the wisdom of allowing medically unqualified groups access to women considering an abortion but the government counters the move is designed so prospective patients can be better informed. 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
Now playing Next Tech News Charity warns 2023 was the worst year for child sexual abuse content Links sharing explicit content of underage children have been spreading in the last year. Here’s what we know about the worst year in history for child sexual abuse imagery. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Russian court sentences Meta spokesman in swift trial in abstentia A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison. 23/04/2024