2023-11-17

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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

Europe News

State of the Union: Ukraine ammo failure as Israel-Hamas war rages on

European Union countries acknowledged this week that they are well on their way to failing Ukraine when it comes to providing military support.

17/11/2023

Green News

Climate activists targeted by hacking scheme say public is real victim

The climate activists targeted by the hacking scheme say it had a "completely detrimental, chilling effect" on their work.

17/11/2023

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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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

Travel News

How will a new law reduce the impact of airport strikes in France?

The new legislation should improve flight services throughout Europe.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

USA

TikTok bans videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’

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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

Health news

France pays 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.

17/11/2023

Culture news

A.S. Byatt: Author of award-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."

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

Tech News

Security tech for the 2024 Olympics showcased at Paris conference

Security technology companies showcased their offerings to help ensure the safe operation of the Paris Olympic Games next year.

17/11/2023

Adventures

Montanejos offers adventures and relaxation in Spain's Valencia region

In partnership with Region of Valencia

We take you to the best spots in Montanejos - a water lover's paradise offering adventure and relaxation amidst scenic natural beauty.

17/11/2023

Culture news

'Vincent Must Die' director Stéphan Castang on love in a brutal 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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

Culture news

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.

17/11/2023

Hungary

Hungary issues anti-EU survey on migration, LGBTQ+ issues and 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.

17/11/2023

Business

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.

17/11/2023

Travel News

Flights suspended after bomb threat at French airport

The airport, located in Normandy, is currently closed and travellers are advised to wait for updates.

17/11/2023

Culture news

Serena Williams to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame

The tennis star and civil rights activist join eight other already announced nominees.

17/11/2023

Italy

More Italians are relying on donations as cost of living rises worsens

Euronews visits a store in Rome providing people with groceries for free, as one in twelve Italians live in 'absolute poverty'.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023

Destinations

Tourism is helping Morocco to 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.

17/11/2023

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.

17/11/2023