17 July 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash in Italy Felix Baumgartner, the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was 56. -
Europe News Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said. -
Pakistan At least 54 people killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. -
Football Now The rise of Uzbekistan football: the White Wolves’ Golden Generation Following impressive results at the youth level, including a maiden appearance at last year's Paris Olympic Games, Uzbekistan is enjoying success on a global scale. -
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Europe News Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russian forces, says Zelenskyy Ukraine is keen to increase its domestic production as uncertainty grows about how many more weapons shipments Western countries can provide, and how quickly. -
Tech News The Netherlands trials first self-driving bus on route to Rotterdam The Hague airport Starting on 1 August, a self-driving bus will be driving autonomously on public roads in Rotterdam for the first time. -
Europe News Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle climate and migration challenges The EU proposed €200 billion for the 2028–2034 period to fight climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region. -
Europe in Motion Are EU citizens on board with higher defence spending? European leaders seem to be failing to get the message across, as EU citizens rank defence only seventh out of 10 investment priorities. -
World News Extreme weather events in Hungary due to global heating, climate researchers says Hungary and the Balkans are experiencing the effects of global warming faster than other locations in Europe, with higher temperatures causing significant damage to agriculture. -
Tech News Foreign defense companies can now test weapons in Ukraine Ukrainian defense technology incubator Brave1 announced the ‘Test in Ukraine programme’ which would take prototypes from allied countries, test them in real time on the battlefield and supply detailed reports for improvements. -
Art Robot artist Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles III at the United Nations Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, used high-tech cameras in her eyes and a robotic arm to create a first-of-its-kind portrait of the British monarch. -
Senegal France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an oppressive colonial empire. -
Syria Syrian forces leave Sweida after ceasefire with Druze militias goes into effect The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria's post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel. -
Europe News Varna mayor's arrest sparks protests in Bulgaria and diplomatic tensions with Germany The arrest of Varna's Mayor Blagomir Kotsev on embezzlement charges has sparked a series of protests in Bulgaria and across Europe, escalating into a diplomatic dispute with Germany. -
Earth News EU Ombudsman to investigate if Commission at fault in handling of polluting Italian steel mill It follows a complaint from local campaigners, accusing the Commission of indifference to the plight of Taranto residents and the environment. -
Europe News Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation. -
Culture news Connie Francis, whose 'Pretty Little Baby' became a viral TikTok hit this year, dies at 87 Celebrated American singer Connie Francis, whose 1961 hit song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ gained new admirers this year with the track going viral on TikTok, has died aged 87. -
Europe News Teacher injured in stabbing at Dutch elementary school, three suspects arrested The 53-year-old was stabbed on Wednesday night as he tried to intervene in an argument between three men at a cultural centre in Alblasserdam, police said. -
Gaza Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and injures several The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a formal apology for the strike, while the Israeli army said it has launched an investigation into the strike on Gaza's only Catholic church. -
Europe News French court orders release of Lebanese militant Abdallah after 40 years in prison Incarcerated for almost 40 years for complicity in the assassination of US and Israeli diplomats, the man who considers himself a political prisoner will be able to return to Lebanon. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen's new €2 trillion EU budget: Six key takeaways From support to Ukraine to the merger of agriculture and cohesion funds, here are the six takeaways from von der Leyen's €2 trillion EU budget. -
Culture news Disney sues Hong Kong company Red Earth, saying it is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewellery The earliest version of Mickey Mouse may be in the public domain as of last year, but Disney continues its efforts to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized appropriation... Here's everything you need to know about their lawsuit against Red Earth. -
Earth News Sea temperature in Portugal's Algarve reaches record highs as 'marine heatwave' hits Temperatures in the Algarve between June and July were on average 25.1°C, according to the Portuguese Maritime Authority. -
Ukraine Four dead after Russia strikes shopping centre in eastern Ukraine with 500-kilogram bomb At least four people were killed and 27 were injured in the Russian attack on the town of Dobropillia in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, after Moscow forces struck a shopping centre here with a half-a-tonne aerial bomb. -
Earth News Greenpeace protests fossil fuel investment in Greece urging an end to new gas projects Greenpeace said it wanted to highlight the country's unnecessary and wasteful investments in fossil gas. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s Grok releases two new ‘AI companions,’ including an anime girlfriend Elon Musk’s controversial artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has launched two new companions, including Ani, a Japanese girlfriend that responds to explicit user commands. -
No Comment Newly opened mall in Iraq destroyed by fire, killing dozens A massive fire at a newly opened shopping mall in Kut, Iraq, has killed dozens, with many suffocating inside, as authorities launch an investigation and declare three days of mourning. -
Europe News Wife demands answers after husband's body found in Scotland council toilet six days after death 48-year-old Julie Stephen said she believed her husband Sean's body had been lying in the toilet at Edinburgh City Chambers for almost a week. -
Europe News Poland to get biggest share of EU's proposed €2 trillion budget, finance minister says Poland is set to benefit most from the EU's €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, according to its finance minister, despite protests from farmers against reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy. -
Europe News UK to lower voting age to 16 in England and Northern Ireland in landmark electoral reform If passed, the proposed changes would bring the voting age to 16 across the whole of the UK and in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote. -
Culture news Festival campers arrive as Tomorrowland seeks answers after fire destroys main stage Tomorrowland festival organisers in Belgium say cancelling the event is "the last thing they want to do" and they expect to announce a solution on Thursday. -
No Comment Swiss dairy launches emoji-adorned cheese to celebrate 10th anniversary Milchmanufaktur in Einsiedeln celebrates its 10th anniversary with Emutschli, an emoji-adorned cheese, merging digital culture and traditional cheesemaking. -
Business TSMC's Q2 profit soars by 60% on the back of solid AI chip demand The world’s largest contract chip manufacturer TSMC, reported better-than-expected results as AI chip demand has been boosting the company's sales. -
Health news Healthy babies born in UK using DNA from 3 people to prevent hereditary diseases The births mark a milestone in reproductive science - and a potential lifeline for families with a history of mitochondrial disorders. -
World News German prosecutors investigate additional victims in Hamburg child suicide network case Hamburg prosecutors are investigating a 20-year-old man accused of driving children to suicide through an online network. He faces 123 charges, including murder and rape. -
Food and Drink Donald Trump claims he’s behind a sweet change to Coca-Cola – with no confirmation yet US President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its domestic sodas - all at his suggestion. However, the company have not confirmed the change... -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 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 Commission nearly doubles research, innovation fund in long-term budget Lobby groups say the money freed up for technology under the budget proposal isn't enough. -
Health news Brussels targets tobacco products with a new set of eurotaxes In two separate announcements on the same day, the European Commission introduced a renewed push to curb tobacco use through higher taxation, a move expected to raise the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products across the EU. -
Europe News Ringfenced, but reduced: EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget Europe’s agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU long-term budget proposal, while the European Commission insists farmers will still receive the same amount “in their pockets”. -
No Comment Giant mural in France critiques Trump's immigration policies A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online. -
Iraq Fire at Iraqi shopping centre kills more than 60 and injures dozens Over 60 people died and dozens were injured in a shopping centre blaze in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut. An investigation and legal actions are in progress. -
Culture news Largest Martian meteorite fetches over €4.3 million at auction - but young dinosaur steals the show This was the first time such an historical and rare piece was auctioned off. But as popular as the Mars meterorite was, a young dinosaur skeleton triggered a bidding frenzy... -
No Comment WATCH: Fire destroys main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival A major fire broke out on Wednesday at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, Belgium, just days before its official opening. Footage shared online shows towering flames engulfing the iconic stage. -
Economy Trump considered firing Fed Chair but said he is 'highly unlikely' to do so President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”. -
Denmark Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year. -
Syria Washington brokered steps to bring an end to Syria clashes, Rubio says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced steps on Wednesday to end clashes in Syria involving the Druze minority after Israel intervened, striking the Syrian Defence Ministry. -
Climate ‘More science will save lives’: Deadly rainfall in Colombia and Venezuela highlights research gap Scientists say inconclusive results in a climate attribution study on deadly floods and landslides in Colombia and Venezuela expose inequality in climate research. -
Travel News Ranked: These are the best airports in Europe for punctuality and passenger experience Norway leads Europe’s best airports list while France and the UK fall behind again. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Has Italy just passed an anti-LGBT surrogacy law? Italy extended its ban on surrogacy late last year, but posts are claiming that it happened recently. -
Libya Libya’s strongman with friends in high places: All you ever wanted to know about Khalifa Haftar After an EU delegation was humiliated by the commander in control of large swaths of eastern Libya, Euronews explores Haftar’s fall, then rise to power and who is helping him maintain it. -
Economy Japan is facing slowing exports and trade deficit amid threat from Trump's tariffs Fears of a recession are mounting in the world's fourth-largest economy, after export to the US declined for the second month in a row in June. -
World News An average of 28 children die daily in Gaza, UNICEF tells Security Council UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Wednesday said each of Gaza's one million children has faced immense suffering. According to Russell, these children will face lifelong impacts. -
Culture news DNA analysis from 4,600-year-old skeleton uncovers hidden link between Egypt and Mesopotamia Sealed inside a rocky tomb for over four millennia, an Egyptian skeleton has just revealed a hidden chapter of ancient history. -
Tech News ‘You shouldn’t be scared of the unknown’: Estonia’s President Alar Karis on AI in schools “The whole school system is probably going to be upside down in the coming years,” Karis tells Euronews Next. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Tech giants can easily check age of child users, says Danish minister Online platforms are facing increasing pressure to implement the tools to protect children from harmful content online. -
Economy Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most? Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are three of the most exposed countries should the EU decide to impose countermeasures on US imports — following Washington’s threat to charge 30% on EU goods. -
Health news Why some countries get their money’s worth on healthcare and others are more wasteful After a certain level, national health care spending has diminishing returns for people’s wellbeing, a new study says. -
Europe News EU budget: Parliament revolts against Commission proposal The EU budget Commissioner’s presentation was poorly received by MEPs: “Negotiations start on the wrong foot”, says rapporteur.