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Now playing Next Europe News Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will 'end' escalation The president of the European Council hopes Friday's apparent Israeli retaliation will be the last in the recent escalation with Iran and believes the next "hours and days" will be critical. 19/04/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold and oil prices rise following reports of Israel strike on Iran Oil prices rose on Friday morning with both Brent and US crude trading higher after Israel reportedly carried out a military attack on Iran. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Iran Live. European leaders call for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran The G7 foreign ministers warned against new sanctions on Iran and called all parties to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections in bid for immunity The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last year. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next no comment Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next world news German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites in an effort to interfere with military assistance for Ukraine. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Serbia Final exercise to take place in Pester on the border with Kosovo Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved? Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations, Mati Gill writes. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024 The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision 2024: Terror threats mount as police issues statement Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory. 18/04/2024
