Now playing Next Markets Markets rebound: Easing geopolitical tension brings recovery European stock markets have bounced back after a three-week losing streak, bolstered by eased geopolitical tensions and robust corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Wall Street is also set for a positive week, with performance influenced by the outcomes of major tech company results. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next world news EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea The unmanned aerial device was intercepted by an EU mission ship protecting merchant shipping in the area. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Is Civil War an anti-war film or just another action blockbuster? How does Alex Garland's Civil War use the imagery of war on American soil to make a point? 25/04/2024
Now playing Next world news What does crisis in the Middle East mean for common European defence? Tension and conflict in the Middle East has become a major theme of the EU election campaign. International affairs analyst Francesco Petronella explains what it means for Europe. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Amnesty International warns of global disregard for international law The human rights organisation said the world's most powerful governments have set at tone of disregard for international rules and values. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News After Russiagate, MEPs rush to denounce emerging Chinagate Members of the European Parliament have reacted furiously after the institution was hit with fresh allegations of espionage. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees new Iran sanctions to curtail drone and missile production The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the recent barrage launched against Israel. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News How are Iran’s Shahed drones used on Ukraine’s frontlines? Here’s a look at how Shahed drones, recently used by Iran amid mounting tensions with Israel, are being used by Russia on Ukraine’s frontlines. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Israeli intelligence chief resigns over 7 October attack The head of Israel's military intelligence directorate resigned on Monday over failure to stop Hamas' shock assault that sparked the war in Gaza. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Iran's leader admits Tehran hit little of Israel in attack All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets report: Stocks rebound as fears ease over Middle East conflict Stocks were seen on the rebound as investors showed relief that a wider conflict in the Middle East might be averted. Gold and the dollar eased back as crude oil prices slipped following Iran's Friday comments that it is not looking to retaliate after Israel's reported drone attack. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Israeli military concludes raid on Nur al-Shams refugee camp Israeli forces have concluded a two-day operation in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank 21/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13 mostly children The airstrike comes as the United States moves to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to its close ally, Israel. 20/04/2024
Now playing Next Italy Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition that opened Saturday. 20/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Base of Iraqi military base struck, but by whom? One member of the anti-American Shiite militia group was killed in the attack and eight injured. It blames the US but Washington denies carrying it out. 20/04/2024
Now playing Next world news What we know so far about apparent Israeli attack on Iran Despite calls for moderation from G7 leaders, it appears that Iran and Israel have shifted from a proxy war to direct confrontation. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next France Man detained after police operation at Iranian consulate in Paris Police said they detained a man behaving suspiciously outside the Iranian embassy in Paris on Friday. 19/04/2024