17 May 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment WATCH: film stars arrive for the 76th Cannes Film Festival Film stars arrive at the 76th Cannes Festival opened by Catherine Deneuve and Michael Douglas, who received an honorary Palme d'Or. -
No Comment Watch: Oxfam 'big heads' protest famine in Africa ahead of G7 Oxfam campaigners on Wednesday organised a protest in London to highlight famine in Africa ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Japan. -
No Comment Watch: Bosnia rescuers bring aid to stranded flood victims Rescuers in Bosnia reached hundreds of flooded homes by boat, handing out food and water to residents who remained trapped after sudden flooding on Wednesday. -
No Comment Watch: Italian residents rescued from flood via dinghys and helicopters Footage released by the Italian Coast Guard showed rescuers descending from a helicopter to collect two people from their rooftop in Faenza, in the Emilia-Romagna region. -
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Ukraine Russian forces still focused on Bakhmut despite efforts to reprioritise ahead of counteroffensive Russian forces have recently transferred elements of the 6th Guards Motorized Rifle Division to an unspecified area north of Bakhmut, likely from positions along the Svatove-Kupyansk line. -
Turkey Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food security Russia agreed to a two-month extension of a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the war drove up prices. -
Europe News Council of Europe leaders agree to set up Register of damage for Ukraine The Register, which will aim to record evidence and claims information on damage, loss or injury caused to individuals, entities and the Ukrainian state, is intended as a first component of a future compensation mechanism. -
Sudan What is at stake for Europe as war in Sudan rages on and a regional crisis looms? Humanitarian concerns should trump geopolitics in our view of the current Sudanese civil war, Joseph Hammond writes. -
Russia Ex Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev claims Baltic countries belong to Russia The former Russian Prime Minister referred to the three Baltic states as "our" on Tuesday, adding Poland was "temporarily occupied". -
World News UN says it needs close to 3 billion euros for humanitarian aid for Sudan These funds should enable humanitarian aid agencies to treat some 18 million of the most vulnerable people in the country, according to Ramesh Rajasingham, head of humanitarian affairs at the UN. -
Europe News Hungary blocks next tranche of EU tool to provide military support to Ukraine Budapest says it will not approve any EU support for Ukraine that requires unanimity, including sanctions against Russia, until Kyiv removes a Hungarian bank from its list of "international war sponsors". -
Qatar 365 How Qatar is putting sustainability at the heart of its economy Discover the ways Qatar is making its future sustainable for generations to come, from a cutting-edge solar testing site to initiatives to raise environmental awareness. -
Sport F1 cancelled in northern Italy due to deadly floods Formula One said it made the decision for safety reasons and to avoid any extra burden on the emergency services, after consulting with Italian political figures. -
Ireland Homeless charity in Ireland targeted with abuse after helping refugees Charity volunteers threatened after trying to help refugees whose camp was burned down by anti-immigration protesters -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Meta has started rolling out paid-for verifications on Facebook and Instagram in Europe Following in the footsteps of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram users in the UK have become the first in Europe to pay for verification status. -
USA Prince Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic car chase' with paparazzi, says spokesperson The incident is said to have happened after the couple left an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday evening. -
Destinations Barcelona, Italy, France: Should you still travel to countries that are in drought? Photos of dried-up lakes and scorched earth might have you reconsidering whether travelling to one of Europe’s drought hotspots is a good idea. -
Culture news UK historian David Starkey criticised for claiming 'white culture' is under threat The British historian made the inflammatory speech at the National Conservatism conference in London, attracting condemnation and accusations of racist rhetoric. -
Serbia Serbian schools receive over 100 bomb threats after deadly shooting Following a devastating school shooting, Serbia's Interior Ministry confirmed bomb threats were made against elementary and high schools across the country. -
USA Millions killed in aftermath of post 9/11 wars, finds new report "War’s destruction of economies, public services, and the environment leads to deaths that occur long after bombs drop", wrote the report's authors. -
Europe News Loopholes in the EU's customs union help Russia evade sanctions, says Paolo Gentiloni Cracking down on circumvention of sanctions has become the number one priority for the European Union. -
Food and Drink Nigerian chef Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon It's now official : The Nigerian chef Hilda Baci set a new global record for the longest hours nonstop cooking as she toiled in the kitchen for 100 hours. -
Culture news No laughing matter: China fines comedian almost €2 million for joking about the military Have you heard the one about two stray dogs? A quip comparing the Chinese military's behaviour to man's best friend has left Chinese comedian Li Haoshi with a big fine to pay. -
Climate Fact check: Is Europe the only part of the world that has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions? French President Emmanuel Macron believes the 27 member bloc has already done more than other major economies to reduce emissions. Is it true? -
Culture news More violence, more equality: What’s the current state of LGBTQ rights in Europe? On this year's International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, Euronews Culture assesses the current state of LGBTQ rights across European countries. -
Culture news European countries score well in international reading rankings - report The PIRLS report found that England, Finland and Poland achieved particularly high scores in the reading tests, despite international disruption due to Covid. -
Tech News OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls for regulation amid fears AI could cause ‘significant harm to the world’ The CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has told US politicians regulating AI would be “wise” given the dangers it could pose. -
Culture news Ghana asks British Museum to return gold as repatriation calls grow stronger Ghana's Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, met with the popular museum's director to request the return of works taken from the Asante palace in Kumasi during an 1874 war with the British. -
Health news This flower-shaped electrode could make brain surgery less invasive and help epilepsy patients The flower-shaped device can fit through a small hole in the skull and then gently unfold to monitor the brain. -
Climate Now Dutch agricultural sector: We face a crisis that we have never faced before Climate change poses significant challenges to the Dutch farming industry. As the latest European State of the Climate report shows record-breaking temperatures and rising greenhouse gas concentrations, the urgency to find viable solutions and collaborate across sectors becomes paramount. -
No Comment WATCH: Argentina Obelisk covered with plastic bags ahead of World Recycling Day Global Recycling Day is a recycling initiative that encourages us to put recycling at the forefront of our responsibilities. -
No Comment WATCH: Firefighters evacuate people from flooded homes in Italy Italy's Civil Protection Minister confirmed three people had been killed and some 5,000 people evacuated. -
Greece Your guide to the Greek elections As Greeks prepare to vote in a general election on 21 May, we take a look at which parties and candidates are in the running, who is ahead in the polls, and what else to expect. -
Culture news Oxford University cuts ties with Sackler family after opioid crisis Oxford University had been the last major institution to retain visible ties with the Sackler family despite its links to the opioid crisis. The decision follows similar moves by the British Museum and Serpentine Gallery in London, the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. -
Romania 'Mission accomplished': Romania says farewell to Soviet-era jet fighters Romania's Air Force has retired the Soviet-era fighter jet to pave the way for the transition to the F-16. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Poland Polish citizens struggle to buy or rent property with rising cost of living A two-person flat to rent in Warsaw costs around 3,300zł (or €735.31) today. Currently, the minimum wage is 3,490zł gross (€777.68). -
Italy Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 9, cancel Formula One Grand Prix Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy needs a national plan to combat climate change-induced flooding. -
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan needs a new economic approach that includes the LGBTQ+ community Countries that have decriminalised homosexuality have 4.5 times higher rates of foreign direct investment (FDI) than countries that criminalise consensual same-sex relationships, M V Lee Badgett writes. -
Sport Man City seek revenge for last season's Champions League heartbreak against Real Madrid Pep Guardiola's side head into the semi-final second-leg tie as slight favourites, but Real Madrid has its sights firmly set on a 15th Champions League trophy. -
Europe News EU and UK agree to boost cooperation to tackle illegal Channel crossings The deal, which still needs to be negotiated, comes just months after the two sides resolved the main issue dividing them: trade arrangements in Northern Ireland. -
Health news The unsung heroes of biomedical research: Why mice are critical to science Some people may find the idea of "mice catalogues" horrifying, but genetically modified animal models have dramatically contributed to medical progress. -
Europe News The next elections to the European Parliament will be held between 6 and 9 June 2024 The elections to the European Parliament are considered the largest transnational vote in the world. -
Sport Inter fans ecstatic after reaching Champions League final, beating rivals Milan 3-0 on aggregate Inter Milan have the bragging rights around town after defeating local rivals AC Milan 1-0 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. Inter had a 2-0 lead from the first leg of the semi-final and Lautaro Martinez's 74th-minute goal ended any hopes for Milan to stage a comeback. -
Culture news Cannes 2023 review: Opening film 'Jeanne du Barry' is a royal bore The Cannes Film Festival’s opening film sees controversial French director-actress Maïwenn and equally controversial Johnny Depp star in 'Jeanne du Barry', about the royal affair between Louis XV and the titular courtesan which caused quite the scandal in Versailles... -
France French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy's prison sentence for corruption upheld The 68-year-old former president was convicted in 2021 of trying to bribe a magistrate in exchange for information about a legal case in which he was implicated. -
Taiwan 'Another Cold War': Former UK PM warns of China threat Liz Truss praised her successor Rishi Sunak for describing China as “the biggest long-term threat to Britain”. -
Travel News Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free airline tickets. Are they available to Europeans? The scheme launched for Europeans this month. Here's who can still apply. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Bakhmut gains, American allegedly killed by Wagner, F-16 fighter jets These are the latest developments from the Ukraine war this Wednesday. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp's return and plenty to talk about The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry", with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition. -
Culture news "We’re treated as sexual objects": The trouble with dating as a trans person To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Euronews Culture has been talking to trans people about the difficulties they face in the world of dating. -
Culture news Cultural Re-View: The day Lord Byron's autobiography went up in flames 16 May 1824: Lord Byron’s memoirs are lost forever -
Spain Publicly-owned supermarkets? Left-wing party sparks debate in Spain as food prices soar Food prices in Spain will remain very high throughout the remainder of the year, experts have warned, as Podemos launches an initiative to open publicly-owned grocery stores. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iceland Council of Europe summit in Iceland seeks to hold Russia to account for waging war in Ukraine Leaders from across Europe are laser-focused on holding Russia to account for its invasion of Ukraine. -
Health news Smoke free Sweden: Why are Swedes stubbing out their cigarettes? The Scandinavian country is a trailblazer when it comes to quitting smoking, but other forms of tobacco consumption are still popular.