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 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
Now playing Next Italy EU foreign policy chief warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war' G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding for Ukraine, including the possibility of releasing siezed Russian funds to Kyiv. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders weigh Lebanon partnership in response to Middle East crisis EU leaders have supported deeper engagement with Lebanon to help safeguard it from the repercussions of the crisis gripping the Middle East, Charles Michel has said. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 'You are a criminal!' Heckler blasts von der Leyen's stance on Israel A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who accused her of being a "criminal" over her support for Israel. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier sanctions after Saturday's aerial attack on Israel, the bloc's top diplomat has said. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone growth set to rebound as ECB cuts interest rates, IMF says IMF expects the Eurozone to recover from 2023's 0.4% growth, with projected rises to 0.8% in 2024 and 1.5% in 2025. Inflation decline allows central banks to consider rate cuts, but Middle East tensions threaten to hike oil prices and shipping costs, potentially dampening the economic outlook. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Israeli artists stops own Venice Biennale show in cease-fire call Following months of public pressure, Ruth Patir, the Israeli artist exhibiting work at this year's Venice Biennale, has closed her country's pavilion until a cease-fire is reached. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. An Arab-Israel axis against Iran is now a reality The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalise on this opportunity for real political gains, Samuel J. Hyde writes. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU scrambles to rein in a spill-over in the Israel-Iran conflict As Israel weighs its options for a potential response to Iran's aerial attack on Saturday, its European allies are pleading for restraint to prevent a major regional spillover of the conflict. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Travel News What does the Middle East airspace closure mean for air travel? The decision to reroute flights travelling through the Middle East comes as Iran’s attack on Israel prompts concern over potential regional escalation. 15/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Eight films to better understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict “I know they may knock at my door at any moment, but I’ll just keep filming. It helps me confront life. And survive.” 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Iran will 'face consequencess' for attack: Israeli military chief Israeli Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said Tehran's missile and drone attack “will be met with a response”, though he did not elaborate further. 15/04/2024
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Now playing Next Gaza Israel said it will pursue its war objectives in light of the decision Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. 14/04/2024
Now playing Next Iran How is the Israel attack viewed in Iran? Tehran's strikes on Israel likely mean more problems for ordinary citizens, already struggling under a deeply unpopular Islamic regime. 14/04/2024