2025-08-17

World News

European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of Washington summit

European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with US President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.

17/08/2025

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17/08/2025

Israel

Dozens arrested in Israel as demonstrators demand hostage release deal

Dozens were arrested in Israel as protesters gathered outside politician's homes, military headquarters and on major highways to demand the Israeli government strike a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza.

17/08/2025

World News

Thousands of firefighters battle blazes in Spain and Portugal

A heatwave is continuing to affect the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to battle ongoing blazes and towns have been evacuated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited affected regions to meet with the heads of emergency teams.

17/08/2025

Culture news

900-year-old Norwich Castle reopens after major £27.5 million revamp

Norwich Castle has been redesigned as “The People’s Palace,” making it the UK’s most accessible Norman castle.

17/08/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy urges Europe to stay united against Russia's war in Ukraine

Many European leaders are set to join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his visit to the White House on Monday to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump.

17/08/2025

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17/08/2025

Ukraine

Five people killed as Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian cities

Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities firing hundreds of missiles and projectiles daily despite ongoing peace efforts, led by the United States. Ukrainian officials say their unwillingness to dial back their offensive reflects their lack of sincere interest in peace.

17/08/2025

Green News

Europe’s power grids under pressure amid record-breaking heatwaves

As Europe faces soaring temperatures and rising energy demand, power grids struggle to keep the lights on without worsening emissions.

17/08/2025

Travel News

These months-long cruises cost thousands and visit dozens of cities

From Princess Cruises’ Grand Circle Pacific Voyage to Oceania Cruises’ Kangaroo Route, Euronews Travel explores some of the longest cruise journeys launching in 2026 and 2027.

17/08/2025

Indonesia

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island

The quake was followed by at least 15 aftershocks. Local authorities say they’re conducting rapid assessments to determine the initial impact of the earthquake.

17/08/2025

Healthcare

Rich countries pay more for medicines, but cost burden is far lower

European countries spent more than other regions on essential medicines in 2022, at approximately €167 per capita.

17/08/2025

USA

Republican states to deploy hundreds of Guard troops to Washington

The activations of external Guard troop deployments suggest the Trump administration sees the need for additional manpower, despite the president personally downplaying the need for Washington to hire more police officers.

17/08/2025

Culture news

Why is there no Song of the Summer 2025?

Compared to last year, 2025 has not given us THE Song of the Summer. Euronews Culture picks out the tracks that deserve a shot at the title.

17/08/2025

Gaza

Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza

Israel says it is preparing to mass move Palestinians from combat areas in Gaza to the south as plans of its new military offensive reach final stages of planning.

17/08/2025

Economy

What is de-banking? How EU, US & UK banks screen their risky customers

What began as technical risk management is now a political battlefield as governments wrestle with how far banks can go in choosing, or refusing, their customers.

17/08/2025

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17/08/2025