Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary. 09/02/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Brussels launches legal action against Hungary over 'sovereignty law' The European Commission launched on Wednesday legal action against Hungary over the passing of the so-called "sovereignty law." 07/02/2024
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Now playing Next USA Trump does not have immunity from insurrection case - US court The former president may yet appeal as far as the Supreme Court, but the likelihood of success is unclear. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Art The Beatles only painting sells at auction for more than €1.5 million The sale of the work, considered the only artwork created collectively by the four band members, far exceeded its high estimate. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Grammys 2024: Winners and key takeaways from a dramatic evening Taylor Swift makes history and announces a new album... Barbie triumphant... Killer Mike arrested... The Grammys bring excitement and drama. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next Sport F1 race ace Lewis Hamilton swaps teams from Mercedes for Ferrari Hamilton moved from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013 and won six of his seven titles with the Silver Arrows - his 103 race victories are an F1 record. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Roger Waters dropped by music publisher BMG over Israel comments Waters' antisemitic statements "have infuriated his former bandmates". Now, German-based international music company BMG, which combines the activities of a music publisher and a record label, is reportedly cutting ties with the artist. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Art How a mob-stolen painting was returned to its owners 54 years later The John Opie painting, titled "The Schoolmistress," was recovered in St. George, Utah, and traced back to a house sale involving a convicted mobster. 30/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news New sickle cell 'blood matching' test to reduce treatment side effects The new blood group genotyping test uses DNA analysis to match people with the most compatible blood. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink English Breakfast Society angers Brits over breakfast change The chair of the English Breakfast Society is urging people to add pineapple to their breakfast... And Brits don’t seem too thrilled about it. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Josephine Baker exhibition in Berlin celebrates trailblazing dancer A new exhibition in Germany is celebrating the centennial of Josephine Baker’s pioneering performances at the Revue Nègre. 26/01/2024
Now playing Next Nature New camera reveals how animals see the world Unlike humans, the eye structure of animals like honeybees and hummingbirds means they can see ultraviolet light. 26/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news UK museums to loan looted artefacts to Ghana The UK is returning a selection of Asante Gold looted from Ghana over 100 years ago in a historic loan deal. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Brit Awards 2024: Raye makes history with seven nominations This year's Brit Awards shortlist also includes Central Cee, J Hus, Dua Lipa, Blur, Calvin Harris, Young Fathers, Dave, and Little Simz among the nominated artists. 24/01/2024