17 November 2025 | Euronews
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Ukraine Russian strike hits Turkish LNG tanker in Odesa prompting evacuation of villages in Romania Border regions of Romania have repeatedly recorded the wreckage of drones, believed to have been launched by Russia towards Ukraine. -
No Comment Heavy rain triggers severe flooding in northeastern Italy Heavy rainfall caused major flooding in northeastern Italy, prompting firefighters to rescue residents and search for two people missing after a mudslide. -
Europe News Pay inequality means women 'work for free' until year's end, European Commission says Women in the EU only earn €0.88 on average for every euro a man makes, meaning that they will symbolically start “working for free” from 17 November until the end of the year, according to the EU. -
No Comment Renée Zellweger unveils new Bridget Jones statue in London Renée Zellweger unveiled a new Bridget Jones statue in London, joining other iconic film characters on the Scenes in the Square trail. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Dubai Airshow: Acrobatic aircraft perform aerial show as Russia participates in event The Dubai Airshow opened with a patriotic Al Fursan flyover, major aircraft orders and renewed focus on future air mobility, including flying taxis. -
Economy US trade representative to meet EU trade chief in Brussels A meeting between US Trade Representative Greer and EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič will take place next week - and it could get heated as the US pushes for more concessions and faster implementation of trade deal cut in July. -
Germany Is Europe's mega defence project FCAS in danger of failing over Germany-France disagreements? The project launched in 2017 and with a price tag of at least €100 billion, aims to strengthen European defence and will include new fighter aircraft supported by interconnected drones. -
Ukraine Ukraine signs deal with France for 100 Rafale jets and air defence systems Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a landmark deal in Paris on Monday to buy 100 Rafale jets, drones, and air defence systems from France. -
Focus Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals Qatar’s drive for a cleaner, greener future takes centre stage during Sustainability Week, as communities, schools and businesses come together to showcase innovative projects, volunteer initiatives and national sustainability commitments. -
Health news Ethiopia confirms 3 deaths from Ebola-like Marburg virus in new outbreak Marburg can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of people who fall ill. -
No Comment French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter A ski resort in France’s Auvergne region is producing artificial snow weeks ahead of winter in a bid to secure the season despite warm temperatures and environmental concerns. -
Earth News War is one of the world’s ‘top polluters’. Is it time EU militaries disclosed their emissions? Militaries are responsible for around 5.5 per cent of global emissions, but remain largely unreported in the EU. -
Portugal Portugal arrests 'Hulk', top Brazilian druglord and PCC gang ringleader The PCC is the largest criminal organisation in Brazil and has around 20,000 members — with some estimates stating that the total number could be even higher, with the gang consisting of as many as 40,000 lifetime members plus 60,000 contractors. -
No Comment Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens opens Christmas season with over a million lights Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has opened its Christmas season, transforming from Halloween in 11 days with over a million lights. The festive season runs until early January. -
World News Man sentenced to nine days in jail for rushing at Ariana Grande A 26-year-old man has been jailed for nine days after jumping a barricade and rushing toward Ariana Grande during a Singapore film premiere. Videos showed him putting his arm around the singer before security intervened. He pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance at the November 13 event. -
Europe in Motion Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most? With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending? -
The Food Detectives Is your olive oil real or fake? How the Food Detectives can fight fraud using DNA tests Europe’s top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews follows them in our special series The Food Detectives. In Episode 6, we meet the team fighting counterfeit olive oil with a portable DNA testing kit in Italy. -
Economy Trump: 'Okay with me' on plan to sanction countries trading with Russia US lawmakers are drafting a bill that would sanction countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, aiming to choke off Moscow’s primary revenue stream as peace negotiations remain stalled. -
Europe News EU countries should have 'multiple' security guarantees beyond Article 5, Kubilius says The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe. -
Europe News ‘When you deliver, you progress’: EU opens final negotiations cluster with Albania The European Union has opened the last remaining negotiation chapters with Albania, bringing the Western Balkan country closer to joining the EU by 2030. "There is no escape from Albania," said PM Edi Rama. -
The Cube Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30? As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate summit have spread online. -
Space This space suit designed by a French sportswear brand will be tested in orbit next year The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year. -
Culture news Rosalía's 'Lux' dethrones Taylor Swift as the world's most-streamed album in a week Rosalía's rise and rise continues apace with her latest album LUX breaking yet another significant and sizeable digital landmark for the biggest number of streams in a week. -
No Comment Greeks mark anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic uprising Thousands in Athens commemorated the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising with memorials and marches amid heightened police security. -
Ukraine Moscow intensifies attacks as strike kills three in Kharkiv region At least three people were killed and 11 injured in a Russian missile strike on Balakliya in the region of Kharkiv. Four minors were among the wounded. -
Europe News Fico drops joining Patriots, could create new Parliament group with 'friends of peace' The Slovak PM won't join any other political groups for the moment, according to a close ally. Instead, he is considering forming a new alliance with like-minded left-leaning parties that share anti-war rhetoric. -
Poland Poland's prime minister calls weekend rail line explosion near Warsaw act of 'sabotage' Meanwhile, Poland's defence chief Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the army would examine 120 kilometres of the Warsaw-Lublin-Hrubieszów line, which links the capital to Ukraine by rail and road. -
Ukraine Mike Pompeo joins board of Ukraine’s top defence company amid anti-corruption probe The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme. -
Cinema Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards Tom Cruise remains one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, and a competitive Oscar has eluded him - despite being nominated four times. Now, the leading man finally got to hold his own Academy Award on a Hollywood stage... -
Germany German government lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice". -
Business Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Air Show The airline plans to begin receiving deliveries in 2027, as it expands its fleet to meet growing demand through Dubai, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. -
Space Scientists use AI to build the most detailed Milky Way model ever created Scientists have created the first-ever simulation that models every one of the Milky Way’s 100 billion stars, using AI to run galaxy-scale physics 100 times faster than previous methods. -
Economy EU urges focus on domestic growth drivers but stays upbeat on eurozone Resilient domestic demand is driving growth in the eurozone despite global economic headwinds. -
Health news Europe is not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, health authorities warn The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C. -
Europe News 'No easy options': Von der Leyen urges EU countries to plug €135bn gap for Ukraine Von der Leyen sends a letter to member states calling for a fast agreement on how to fund Ukraine's enormous €135 billion budget hole for next year and 2027. EU leaders will meet for a make-or-break summit in December. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment New media museum opens, showcasing digital art through immersive technology Sibiu's new Immersive Museum features digital art by Julius Horsthuis and Maotik, aiming to connect art, education, and technology for visitors. -
Chile Jara and Kast head to second round in Chile's tight presidential race Jeannette Jara of Chile's Communist Party leads narrowly against far-right candidate José Antonio Kast after the first presidential election round, with a runoff set for 14 December. -
Earth News Europe's nuclear comeback: Czechia invests billions in reactors to replace coal dependence The country is hoping nuclear power will generate up to 60 per cent of its electricity by 2050. -
No Comment Rare 15th-century illuminated Bible goes on public display for Vatican Holy Year A rare 15th-century illuminated Bible, considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art, has gone on display in Rome for the Vatican’s Holy Year after being transported under heavy security from Modena. -
Spain Puigdemont appeals to Spain's top court to lift his arrest warrant Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia's former president, seeks to return to Spain following a favourable yet not definitive EU Advocate General's ruling on Spain's amnesty law. -
Culture news Disney sparks backlash as CEO Bob Iger says company to allow AI-generated content Recent comments made by Disney CEO Bob Iger have resulted in calls to boycott the streaming service. -
No Comment Hundreds of tons of waste dumped in southern England spark ‘ecological disaster’ warning A massive illegal waste dump near Kidlington in Oxfordshire has raised fears of an ecological disaster as authorities say cleanup costs could exceed their entire budget. -
Business South Korean firms, including Samsung, lift home investment after tariff deal South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung credited the business sector for helping his government negotiate a trade deal with Washington but urged the companies to maintain strong domestic investments. -
Economy Japan's economy contracts as exports are hit by President Trump's tariffs On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP in the three months to September contracted for the first time in six quarters, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. -
No Comment Léa Seydoux switches on Champs-Élysées Christmas lights as Paris launches festive season Léa Seydoux launched the Christmas lights on the Champs Élysées, marking the start of Paris's festive season with a lively set by Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A Wes Anderson exhibition in London, a technological takeover at the MUNCH Triennale in Oslo, and the highly-anticipated release of 'Wicked: For Good'. Here's what to look out for this week. -
World News Ecuadorian voters reject hosting foreign military bases and rewriting constitution in referendum Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a conservative closely aligned with the Trump administration, had pushed Ecuador's courts to include the question about launching a process that could lead to a new constitution. -
Earth News 'I Go Green': Children in Cyprus schools lead the way in environmental protection The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort -
USA US escalates military presence as Trump signals talks with Maduro US President Donald Trump hinted at potential talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid heightened tensions and increased US military presence near Venezuela. -
Sport Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo. -
Tech News The age verification era: Which EU countries are restricting access to adult sites? Italy is the latest European country to pass sweeping age-verification laws that force users to prove they’re at least 18 before accessing adult websites. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 17th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Big Question The Big Question: Has Europe improved its competitiveness since the Draghi report? “Member states would feel much more comfortable about ceding power to supranational European regulators if they thought they were pro-growth,” said former commissioner Lord Jonathan Hill. -
Health news Europe’s children and teenagers face growing mental health crisis, WHO warns A rising share of children and teenagers have mental health conditions, but global health experts warn that professional support is lacking. -
USA Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files If the bill passes, the US Justice Department would be required to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as details about the investigation into his death in federal prison.