17 November 2023 | Euronews
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Gaza UN warns of starvation in Gaza as its forced to stop food deliveries The UN was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation. -
Russia Russian lawmakers approve budget with record amount earmarked for defence spending Under the spending plan, the country's largest ever, defence spending is expected to overtake social spending next year for the first time in modern Russian history. The development comes as the Kremlin is eager to shore up support for President Vladimir Putin before a March presidential election. -
Germany Erdogan and Scholz air deep differences over Israel-Hamas war during Berlin meeting Erdogan was invited to visit Germany months ago after his reelection, but recent weeks have been marked by discomfort in Berlin over his increasingly strident stance against Israel. -
Ukraine Ukraine says its forces are now on east bank of Dnipro river The military said on Friday its troops had secured multiple bridgeheads on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region. -
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Gaza Israel-Hamas War in Maps: Where is Hamas command centre? The Israel Defence Forces have warned people in some towns in the Khan Younis area to evacuate their homes and head to shelters. -
World News Extreme weather: Flood threat lingers in Northern Europe After one of the hottest summers on record, Europe is now coping with an historically wet autumn. -
Europe News State of the Union: Ukraine ammo supplies, Israel-Hamas war & glyphosate given green light European Union countries acknowledged this week that they are well on their way to failing Ukraine when it comes to providing military support. -
Earth News Climate activists fighting big oil targeted by hacking network say public is the real victim The climate activists targeted by the hacking scheme say it had a "completely detrimental, chilling effect" on their work. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France French senator held in custody on suspicion of drugging female MP Joël Guerriau is being held on suspicion of drugging the woman with the intention of assaulting her, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said. -
Travel News France implements new law to limit disruptions during air traffic control strikes The new legislation should improve flight services throughout Europe. -
Economy UK facilitates corruption by Central Asian elites, says new report The UK’s powerful financial sector “bears some responsibility for the continuation of corruption and kleptocracy by Central Asian elites”, according to a British parliamentary report, which also noted the government’s responsibility in the matter. -
USA TikTok takes down videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’ after text went viral A 21-year-old letter from Osama bin Laden blasting the US for its support for Israel went viral on social media, as young Americans said it revealed a truth they were never told before. -
Markets Weekly markets wrap: European shares shine as US inflation slows European stocks were looking up this week, following a slowdown in US inflation in October. -
Health news France to continue compensating farmers with Parkinson's disease linked to glyphosate use France has been compensating farmers with Parkinson's for the last three years following numerous scientific studies linking the disease to the use of the pesticide. -
Culture news A.S. Byatt: Author of Booker Prize winning novel ‘Possession’ dies aged 87 "She died peacefully at home surrounded by close family. A girl from Sheffield with a strong European sensibility, Antonia had a remarkable mind which produced a unique creative vision." -
Tech News EU Commission advises services to stop advertising on Elon Musk's X The social media platform X was formerly called Twitter and was acquired by Elon Musk last year. -
Tech News New security technology for the 2024 Olympic Games showcased in Paris Security technology companies showcased their offerings to help ensure the safe operation of the Paris Olympic Games next year. -
Adventures Montanejos is Valencia's natural paradise for adventure and relaxation We take you to the best spots in Montanejos - a water lover's paradise offering adventure and relaxation amidst scenic natural beauty. -
Culture news 'Vincent Must Die' director Stéphan Castang on his love story in a violent world 'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die') is out in cinemas - and stands as one of this year's best French films. Euronews Culture sits down with the director to discuss his impressive debut feature. -
France France's incest commission recommends drastic action in major report The country's largest anti-child abuse investigation in decades is asking for a chance to continue its work to combat intra-family abuse in particular. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die') Having premiered in Cannes before doing the festival rounds at Fantasia Festival and the BFI London Film Festival, Stéphan Castang's masterful genre mash-up sees a docile everyman faced with the reality that everyone inexplicably wants to kill him. -
Hungary Hungary launches anti-EU survey polling citizens about migration, LGBTQ+ issues and aid to Ukraine Viktor Orbán’s government issued a new "national consultation" asking voters for their thoughts on deeply divisive issues like migration, LGBTQ+ rights and support for Ukraine—with many of the questions being clearly veered against the EU. -
Business 'Knock-out bid': UK chocolatier Hotel Chocolat's shares jump 160% after Mars takeover The US's Mars Inc has acquired British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat for £534 million - but it will still operate from the UK. -
Travel News France bomb threat: Warning of explosive on runway closes Caen airport and delays flights The airport, located in Normandy, is currently closed and travellers are advised to wait for updates. -
Culture news Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame The tennis star and civil rights activist join eight other already announced nominees. -
Italy 'I feel so ashamed': More Italians are relying on donations as the rate of absolute poverty rises Euronews visits a store in Rome providing people with groceries for free, as one in twelve Italians live in 'absolute poverty'. -
Economy Boost for Putin as Russian parliament approves defence-heavy budget Russia's defence spending is due to overtake social spending for the first time in the country's modern history, but analysts say that such measures may prove challenging in the long run. -
Destinations ‘Solidarity warms the heart’: Tourism has helped Morocco recover from its deadly earthquake The solidarity received by fellow Moroccans and foreigners got the country through the terrible tragedy that struck hit earlier this year, Morocco’s minister of tourism says. -
Business Google: US rounds off antitrust case against tech giant The US government wrapped up its main arguments against Alphabet on Thursday, as part of a trial in which the Justice Department is seeking to prove Google’s monopoly and abuse of power. Similar cases have taken place in Europe, where the tech giant’s practices are under scrutiny. -
Health news French railway to introduce telemedicine booths in 300 stations by 2028 Ten million people pass through the train stations every day, and 90 per cent of the population lives within 10 km of a station. -
Design Quantum of Coinage: Royal Mint reveals coins to celebrate six decades of James Bond Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond is celebrating his 60th by getting his very own set of silver and gold coins. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News IBM suspends ads on X following report showing them placed next to pro-Nazi content The IT giant pulled the advertisements following a report by the left-leaning non-profit, Media Matters, that showed advert placement next to content promoting Nazi ideology. -
Culture news Latin stars win big at first Spain-hosted Latin Grammys The first Latin Grammys held outside of South America saw big wins for Shakira, Karol G, and Natalia Lafourcade. -
Economy UK retail sales at COVID-19 lockdown levels as cost of living rises UK retail sales have slumped back to COVID-19 lockdown levels, as increased cost of living bites. -
Israel Israeli ex-PM claims Hamas command centre is in the south of Gaza not al-Shifa Hospital As Israel intensifies its ground offensive in Gaza, amid serious humanitarian concerns, its former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has told Euronews: "the war must go on" until Israel reaches its endgame: the end of Hamas. -
Economy Storms, droughts and floods: Climate-related disasters could raise insurance prices in France The different weather-related disasters France has seen this year paint a pessimistic landscape for insurance prices in 2024. -
Culture news German publisher halts sale of Putin books by journalist who allegedly accepted €600,000 from Russia German journalist Hubert Seipel allegedly received at least €600,000 in offshore payments linked to Russian sources. -
Earth News ‘Nightmarish scenes’ of flood damage force Greek villagers to consider relocation "We grew up here… it's our village," says one local farmer. "But safety comes first. You cannot live with this insecurity all the time." -
Health news Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say Measles is among the most infectious diseases known and spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. -
Germany Scholz welcomes a 'difficult' guest: Turkey's Erdogan This is the first visit to Germany by the Turkish president since 2020. -
Business EU’s plan for money-laundering checks on football inflamed by Chelsea claims Lawmakers say allegations of misdealing by ex-owner Roman Abramovich lend credence to their crusade against dirty money in sport, though others urge caution -
Culture news Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces rape and sex abuse claims from ex-girlfriend singer Cassie The rap artist and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of rape and sexual abuse by his former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. -
Gaza Israeli forces 'destroy' parts of Gaza's main hospital Al-Shifa has become a symbol of the widespread suffering of Palestinian civilians during the war between Israel and Hamas. -
Art The best of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists 2023 Created in 2015, the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards contest showcases the best of wildlife photography, while also calling to attention the threats faced by the wildlife around us. -
Culture news Crocs and McDonald’s teamed up this week – and it’s quite something The world of fashion got an almighty shake up this week with the collaboration of Crocs and McDonald's... -
Culture news 'City of the dead': Vatican Museums opens ancient Roman necropolis to the public A gate along the Vatican's walls has been opened, providing a new entrance to the Via Triumphalis Necropolis, an ancient Roman “city for the dead”. -
Culture news GQ Men of the Year 2023: All the best looks and the Kim Kardashian controversy GQ's 26th annual Men of the Year celebrated all of the people who made 2023 better – from The Bear's Jeremy Allen White, Oscars frontrunner Andrew Scott and indie rock group boygenius. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Five inspirational quotes from Martin Scorsese on his 81st birthday 17 November 1942: Martin Scorsese’s birthday. -
Lithuania Mass shooting fears as Lithuanian MPs propose automatic weapons bill "Lithuanian culture, mentality [and] traditions... are sufficient to prevent such tragic events from happening," one Conservative lawmaker told Euronews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Portugal What went wrong with the investigation that brought down Portugal's prime minister? 'Operation Influencer' brought down a sitting prime minister for the first time in Portugal's history. As prosecutors admit mistakes, many are asking: Was the downfall of Portugal's PM necessary? -
The Cube Was the President of the State of Palestine targeted in an assassination attempt? Some social media users are sharing a clip claiming the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas's convoy came under fire. -
Economy French lunch money row: Should restaurant coupons become supermarket ones? Many French employees benefit from coupons to buy lunch, if their workplace doesn't have a cafeteria. However, the current debate is, should they be used to eat out, or to buy groceries and make a homemade lunch?