17 June 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Israeli arms firm Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action. -
Europe News Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective barrier at the border with Russia and Belarus. Construction began in November last year and now occurs year-round, seven days a week. -
Gaza At least 51 killed in Gaza near aid distribution point, hospitals say Local hospitals reported that Israeli forces carried out an air strike on a nearby home before opening fire toward the crowd in the southern city of Khan Younis. -
USA Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action. -
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Europe News Austrian gunman was obsessed with school shootings, police say The 21-year-old, who meticulously planned the attack at his former high school in Graz, killed nine students and a teacher. -
EU Decoded Will a new strategy improve European water management? One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros and cons of the proposals in the new European Water Resilience Strategy. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Spain says April's blackout was caused by multiple technical failures and rules out cyberattack The 28 April outage started shortly after 12:30pm in Spain and lasted through nightfall, disrupting businesses, transport systems, mobile networks, Internet connectivity and other critical infrastructure. -
No Comment Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region. -
Earth News Banks backtracked on climate pledges last year, handing €750bn to fossil fuel firms In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed. -
Europe News Portugal arrests six people linked to far-right group and seizes cache of explosives and weapons Authorities seized several explosives, firearms — some built with 3D printers — and rounds of ammunition and knives in the operation, police said in a statement. -
Europe News EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close loopholes and protect children across the EU. -
Health news Lithuania to make nursing school tuition free for hundreds of students to bolster health workforce The EU-funded initiative aims to combat the Baltic country’s nursing shortages. -
No Comment Watch: Crater found in central Israel following overnight Iranian attack A crater was left in Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv, after Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel overnight and into Tuesday morning. -
Europe News The EU seeks to slash red tape for defence as money 'is not enough' to kickstart production The EU is racing to adapt its defence posture to the threat posed by Russia amid uncertainty over Washington's continued military support. -
Travel News How the water gun has become a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally. -
No Comment Tehran residents flee as Israel-Iran conflict continues for fifth day Tehran began emptying early on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump urged the immediate evacuation of the Iranian capital amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes. -
Europe News European Commission proposes new measures to phase out Russian oil and gas The European Commission proposed a new law outlining deadlines and strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas, excluding nuclear energy, which will be addressed separately. -
Europe in Motion Unstoppable grafters: The EU countries with the highest rates of pensioners working after retirement In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks. -
Silk Road Adventures How Stihia festival transforms Aral Sea’s ship graveyard into a vibrant cultural hub Stihia Festival attracts thousands to Muynak, Uzbekistan, spotlighting the Aral Sea’s environmental crisis while blending electronic music, art, and local culture on the site of a vanished sea. -
East-West Connect Kazakhstan’s aviation is set to triple—what’s behind the surge? Positioned between Europe and East Asia, Kazakhstan is fast emerging as a ‘midway hub.’ With its aviation sector set to triple over the next decade, what’s fuelling the take-off? -
Space ‘Diplomatically and politically messy’: How NASA cuts could impact Europe’s space projects Experts tell Euronews Next that if the US Congress passes the proposed NASA budget cuts, the EU-US relationship will never be able to go back to the way it was. -
No Comment Russian strike on Odesa kills one and injures 17, including pregnant woman A Russian missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Tuesday morning has killed one person and left at least 17 injured, local officials say. -
Europe News US action against Iran would fuel 'broader conflict' in the Middle East, Kallas warns Kaja Kallas has spoken against the idea of the United States direct involvement in the military escalation between Israel and Iran. -
Tech News EU clinches deal to ease cross-border data protection cooperation Investigations under the General Data Protection Regulation must now be completed in 15 months. -
Europe News Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in direct appeal to Trump at G7 summit During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. -
Iran Thousands flee Tehran as conflict with Israel continues to escalate A partial evacuation order was issued by the Israeli military to 330,000 people living in the centre of Iran’s capital early on Monday. -
Europe News What to know about Iran’s missiles and Israel’s air defence system Since the conflict began on Friday, Iran has launched around 370 ballistic missiles at Israel, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). But what kinds of projectiles are being used—and how robust is Israel’s air defence system against potential waves of retaliatory attacks from Tehran? -
Iran Tehran's fate up in air as Trump vows 'a real end' to Israel-Iran conflict As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Israeli Defence Minister Katz and US President Trump call for the immediate evacuation of Tehran residents, warning of severe consequences, while the EU's Kallas confirmed the bloc is working on evacuating its citizens. -
Climate Atmospheric and heat waves: Scientists identify another way climate change ‘comes back to bite us’ Climate scientist Michael Mann explains the complex connections between climate change, atmospheric waves, and extreme weather. -
Markets Gloomy trading in the European markets as oil keeps climbing Shares slide and crude oil prices bounce higher as Israel warns people in Iran's capital to evacuate. -
Health news In the wreckage of a deadly Air India crash, surviving doctors rushed to save lives Many believe that the death toll would have been higher if it had not been for the intervention of the trainee doctors and students. -
A Greek defense industry “success story”: Theon Group’s leading role and international presence Theon Group began its operations in 1997 in Greece to become today the leading company in the world in manportable electrooptics, which means anything that a soldier carries that is electrooptical. -
Culture news Best and funniest signs from mass No Kings protests against Trump The national and international protests against President Donald Trump took place in towns and cities across the US and Europe in a coordinated event titled "No Kings". Here are some of the best placards from this weekend’s movement outside the US embassy in Amsterdam. -
Economy German economic morale soars in June: 'Confidence is picking up' Germany’s economic sentiment soared to 47.5 in June, its highest since March, driven by stronger demand and policy support. But European stocks fell as Israel-Iran tensions escalated, oil prices rose, and investors awaited the Fed’s policy decision. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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No Comment Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 14 At least 14 people have been killed and 44 injured after a combined Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials say. -
Economy US and UK sign a trade deal, but steel imports are still in question The two leaders agreed on the details of how to implement the trading terms disclosed last month, including lowering tariffs on key British exports and opening the door of the UK to US imports. -
Tech News WhatsApp users will soon get ads. That might cause backlash in Europe WhatsApp is now going to start showing ads on the popular chat app after years of providing free services with no strings attached. -
Cinema Enescu, skinned alive: Romanian biopic smash hit charms audiences across Europe A new Romanian film portraying the life of composer and violinist George Enescu is attracting attention and winning multiple awards beyond national borders, following a successful domestic run. -
Culture news Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood celebrity to meet Pope Leo XIV The celebrated actor met with Pope Leo XIV and becomes the first Hollywood celebrity to have an official audience with the newly elected pontiff. -
Europe News Portugese landowners face fines as wildfire inspections begin Portuguese landowners have been asked to clear any undergrowth on their properties in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. Those who fail to do so now face fines of up to €5,000. -
Culture news Doctor to plead guilty to supplying Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine Los Angeles doctor Dr Salvador Plasencia called the actor a "moron" who could be exploited, according to a co-defendant. He has greed to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death, and faces up to 40 years in prison. -
World News Trump says US will not kill Iran's Ayatollah 'for now' but warns he knows where he is The fifth day of hostilities between Israel and Iran draws to a close with no sign of the exchange of fire ending and an ominous warning from US President Donald Trump about Iran's supreme leader. -
Europe News Coal-hooked Poland constructs first ever offshore wind farm Poland, long known as one of Europe’s most coal-dependent countries, is embarking on a new journey towards clean energy. Euronews takes a boat trip through the Baltic Sea to visit the first ever offshore wind farm on Polish territory. -
Europe News Russia's latest deadly drone and missile attack on Kyiv 'pure terrorism', Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials said 15 people have been killed and 131 injured in a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv. The attack comes as world leaders convene in the Canadian Rockies for the G7 summit. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Climate Temperatures in Spain set to soar past 40C this week. Is climate change to blame? With heatwaves on the horizon after a record-breaking May, here's how to keep yourself and others safe. -
Sport New Champions Rise as Kaju Shines at -63kg and Arbuzov Stuns in -81kg at Budapest 2025 Haruka Kaju claims gold in her Worlds debut with flawless groundwork. Timur Arbuzov takes down triple World Champion Grigalashvili in -81kg, hinting at a new era in judo. Budapest delivers another electric day at the 2025 World Championships. -
Business Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker. -
Europe News Drones take center stage as Europe races to catch up at Paris Air Show Europe is attempting to close the gap with the U.S. and adapt to a new era of high-intensity warfare. -
USA Trump denies Macron's claims linking early G7 summit exit and Israel-Iran ceasefire deal The US president left the G7 summit in Canada one day early on Monday, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to say Trump left to work on the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal. Trump denied this on his Truth Social platform. -
Iran Trump hints at major Israeli offensive as he urges all of Tehran to evacuate 'immediately' The deadly conflict has claimed the lives of dozens of people across both countries as aerial attacks continue for a fifth day.