Now playing Next Economy Market Round-Up: Best quarter in a year for European markets Global stock markets remained on an upbeat trajectory in March, with the European stock markets particularly robust in the first quarter. Banking and Energy stocks shone, outpacing the technology sector in March. 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Celebrity meets Business meets Politics for Global Citizen NOW summit Michelle Yeoh, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira and Dakota Johnson are amongst the celebrities attending the May event, seeking to find workable solutions to address issues of food insecurity and climate change. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Creators Meet the artisan jeweller whose ethical designs are inspired by nature Clio Saskia uses recycled 18 karat gold for her collection work, as well as ethically sourced, traceable sapphires and other gemstones she mined herself. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next world news Ukraine tries to forge ties with Russia's historic ally India “Ukraine is interested in strengthening our trade and economic ties with India," wrote Zelenskyy on X. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news More people worldwide are suffering from neurological issues than ever Researchers warn the cost to health systems around the world will be severe if more is not done to prevent and treat these diseases. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Europe needs to embrace pragmatism to not lose the Global South The EU and other like-minded allies must fully wake up from our previous unipolar dream — and stable world — and step forward as a credible key partner for the Global South in this turbulent decade, Radu Magdin writes. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Slaughtered': UK farmers protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals London negotiated the "worst trade deals in the world" after the UK's exit from the EU, claimed the founder of Save British Farming. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Where is housing most costly in Europe and who is willing to pay up? New data shows where housing is most costly in Europe - and where people are willing to spend more on it. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to cut costs “Nissan must change. We cannot succeed if we continue along the same path,” the company's CEO said. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Markets Report: A look forward to the week ahead Investors will this week delve into additional indicators shedding light on the inflation trajectory for major economies, amidst the backdrop of stock markets potentially heading for a fifth consecutive month of gains. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Climate Unusually hot winter sees rare Czech almond grove bloom weeks early Why does the Czech Republic have almond trees, and is climate change making them bloom too soon? 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Business €2.8 bn UK deal gets Australia closer to fleet of nuclear-powered subs The UK's defence minister said the deal was expensive but necessary. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News French watchdog fines Google €250 million in dispute over news content France’s competition regulator hit Google with a €250 million fine tied to a long-running dispute over payments to French publishers for their news content. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Living Which European countries have the best - and worst - air quality? Scientists say that air pollution is a ‘global health catastrophe’. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next wellbeing These are the world's 10 happiest countries in 2024 The 2024 World Happiness Report also showed a disturbing downward trend in life evaluations by young people and adolescents, particularly in Western Europe. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news New Zealand announces ban on disposable e-cigarettes The move would aim to prevent minors from starting to smoke disposable vapes. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets Report: A look at the week ahead Anticipation mounts as major central banks prepare to announce decisions on interest rates, influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. 18/03/2024