Now playing Next Green News How has better preparation reduced deaths from climate disasters? While there are fewer deaths globally from disasters, there are still pockets in the poorest of countries, especially in Africa. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Business Green light for Orange customers with free switch to 5G for Paris 2024 The Paris Olympics will be the first to use 5G extensively, for better quality video-coverage as well as a more immersive experience for spectators. 03/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine imposes power shutdowns as Russia attacks energy grid Power out in all but three regions of Ukraine with state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo saying shutdowns affected both industrial and household consumers. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News European elections: Why are Portugal and Malta allowing early voting? With EU member states heading to the polls, here's how the elections differ from country to country. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Turkey Building collapse in Istanbul, kills at least one and injures eight Emergency workers tried to rescue people trapped under the collapsed apartment building in Istanbul on Sunday. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next world news Israel-Hamas war: Biden details three-phase hostage deal The US President said the deal would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly market recap: Stocks retreat amidst risk-averse sentiment Global stock markets will likely extend their weekly losses as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve (Fed) June rate decisions. 31/05/2024
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Now playing Next world news Belgium prepares for its 'mother of all elections' Belgium is headed for a triple election with voters casting ballots for a new federal parliament, regional parliaments, and members of the European Parliament all on the same day. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News China won't 'sit back and watch' if EU slaps tariffs on electric cars Brussels worries that the steady rise in imported Chinese electric vehicles could trigger an irreparable loss of competitiveness in the growing sector. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Telecoms firm Iliad records strong results driven by French market The company, which also operates in Italy and Poland, saw its most dramatic quarterly revenue increase in France in nearly 10 years. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Climate action will boost energy security in Europe by 8% by 2030, IMF IMF's study focuses on security of supply and resilience of countries' economies. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Markets AI fuels surge in tech company earnings in Europe and the US As the AI boom continues to fuel earnings on both sides of the Atlantic, European companies mirror the success of their US counterparts. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Papua New Guinea Over 2,000 buried in landslide in Papua New Guinea, officials claim A Papua New Guinea official says the landslide death toll was three times higher than the UN estimate, and the government has formally requested international aid while a UN agency reviews the calculation. 27/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Tax rules on owning a second home in the UK: Will it ease the crisis Owners of empty properties and second homes in England, Wales, and Scotland could face pay at least twice the standard council tax to encourage owners to bring properties back into use. However, experts remain sceptical. 27/05/2024