2025-10-17

USA

Trump and Zelenskyy White House meeting, all you need to know

The US president said in a press briefing prior to his meeting with Zelenskyy that the missiles Kyiv is seeking are difficult to produce, noting that he'd rather end the war than send the weapon to Kyiv.

17/10/2025

Art

Frieze Masters: London’s most eclectic art fair returns

Whether you're in the market for a 68 million year old dinosaur skull or a rare early Rubens portrait - Frieze Masters is welcoming art collectors for the most eclectic art fair in town.

17/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/10/2025

Sweden

Sweden cancels Jewish film festival over secuirty concerns

The Swedish government described the situation as alarming and said it has put in place a number of efforts to increase security for Jewish organisations, institutions and events.

17/10/2025

United Kingdom

BBC sanctioned for not disclosing Gaza film narrator's Hamas ties

The BBC previously apologised after acknowledging "serious flaws" in the making of "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone" and removed it from its online player.

17/10/2025

United Kingdom

Ukrainian men deny plotting fires at properties related to Starmer

They men are accused of setting fire to Starmer's personal home, along with a property where he once lived and a car he had sold.

17/10/2025

Latvia

Latvian police bust European cybercrime ring and arrest seven suspects

The network, dismantled in an operation on 10 October, is accused of scamming thousands across Europe out of nearly €5 million.

17/10/2025

Europe News

Can Putin, under sanctions and an arrest warrant, enter the EU?

Applicable EU sanctions and an outstanding arrest warrant cast doubt over Vladimir Putin's ability to fly to Budapest and meet Donald Trump.

17/10/2025

Europe News

EU calls on Israel to lift restrictions on aid deliveries to Gaza

Israel says the reduced amount of aid is in response to Hamas allegedly breaching the truce agreement by returning the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages too slowly.

17/10/2025

Europe News

European socialists expel Slovakian PM's party for values breach

The move was widely expected as Smer was suspended in October 2023 after its leader Robert Fico formed a coalition government with anti-Ukrainian and eurosceptic overtones.

17/10/2025

The Cube

Did teenagers wreak havoc in France's National Assembly?

A group of teenagers wearing tracksuits can be seen running around France's National Assembly, walking all over its benches and lighting cigarettes. The internet may be talking about them, but these videos are not real.

17/10/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: ‘Frankenstein’ – Guillermo del Toro's consecration?

Obsession leading to cruelty was Victor Frankenstein’s undoing. But can obsession leading to artistry be Guillermo del Toro’s triumph?

17/10/2025

Europe News

EU Commission cautiously welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest

A spokesperson for Ursula von der Leyen said any meeting toward a just peace is welcome but mainstream EU political parties and experts alike are divided on the benefits of the talks.

17/10/2025

Europe News

Defending EU also requires rifles and small-calibre ammo, Beretta says

Consolidating the production of small-calibre ammunition could be done quickly in the EU, the head of Beretta told Euronews.

17/10/2025

Climate

Climate shocks threaten 900 million poor people worldwide: UN report

More than 300 million people live in regions where three or four climate hazards overlap.

17/10/2025

Travel News

World’s most powerful passports: US falls from top 10 in historic low

America’s passport power has plummeted to an all-time low, while Europe retains its stronghold thanks to visa-free access.

17/10/2025

No Comment

Muskox smashes 210-pound pumpkin in early Halloween treat

A muskox at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, received an early Halloween treat on Wednesday — a 210-pound pumpkin to play with and devour.

17/10/2025

No Comment

Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event.

17/10/2025

Tech News

Russian cyberattacks against NATO members up 25%: analysis

A Microsoft analysis found that Russian actors are ramping up cyberattacks against NATO countries amid rising tensions.

17/10/2025

Markets

Euronext backs German push for single European stock exchange

Euronext is ready to work on the consolidation of European capital markets, said CEO Stéphane Boujnah.

17/10/2025

Romania

At least three killed in explosion at Bucharest apartment block

The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital's Inspectorate for Emergency Situations.

17/10/2025

Tech News

What defence tech is in Denmark’s €3.67 billion spending plan?

Euronews Next takes a look at the key technologies Denmark and its autonomous territories want to invest in to bolster defence.

17/10/2025

Design

Stirling Prize: Appleby Blue Almshouse wins top UK architecture award

Appleby Blue, a pioneering social housing project in London to help people downsize and live communally has won this year's Stirling Prize, Britain's most prestigious architecture award for a new building.

17/10/2025

Culture news

Polish pianist carries home hopes into Chopin competition final

The jury of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, chaired by Garrick Ohlsson, have decided on 11 pianists for the final round of competition with local hopes resting on the playing hands of Poland's Piotr Alexewicz.

17/10/2025

Tech News

Meta to allow parents to limit teenagers’ interactions with AI

The changes come as the social media giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram, faces criticism over harms to children from its platforms.

17/10/2025

Greece

Greece approves bill extending working hours despite protests

Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

17/10/2025

Health news

Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition

The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems.

17/10/2025

Health news

England and Wales to get first long-lasting jab to prevent HIV

The drug, known as cabotegravir, must be administered every two months.

17/10/2025

Tech News

Dutch parties embrace TikTok (again) ahead of the October election

The social media platform was previously banned by several parties due to security concerns.

17/10/2025

Business

China’s BYD makes largest recall of 115,000 cars over design issues

The move brings into question BYD’s low-cost business model as Chinese firms undercut competitors on price.

17/10/2025