18 November 2025 | Euronews
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No Comment The Kessler Twins: The German dancer sisters who ended their lives in a 'joint suicide' Twin dancers Alice and Ellen Kessler, who rose to global fame in the 1950s and performed with Hollywood’s greatest stars, have died together at age 89 in what German police described as a “joint suicide.” -
USA US House and Senate agree to pass bill to force release of Epstein files US House of Representatives and Senate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of making evidence against the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. The bill is now set to go to Trump for final approval. -
Culture news German dancing duo, The Kessler Twins, die aged 89 by 'joint assisted suicide' Widely known in Germany as the 'legs of the nation', twins Alice and Ellen Kessler were found dead in their flat near Munich on Monday. Police have now revealed that the 89-year-old sisters died by 'joint assisted suicide.' -
No Comment Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in first White House visit since Washington Post journalist Khashoggi killing. -
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Business France's TotalEnergies accused of complicity in 'civilian massacre’ in Mozambique ECCHR has filed a complaint in France alleging that soldiers securing TotalEnergies’ LNG project in Mozambique detained dozens of civilians in metal containers where many were tortured, disappeared or executed. Total has requested an inquiry by Mozambican authorities. -
Europe News France and Germany support simplification push for digital rules as Commission preps AI Act review The Commission, with French-German backing, plans to ease AI and data rules to ease the burdens on European companies. Members of Parliament and NGOs fear it will open “pandora’s box” of negative ramifications. -
No Comment Severe floods and landslide hit northern Italy, causing casualties and evacuations Severe flooding and a massive landslide in northern Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region killed two people, destroyed homes and triggered major rescue operations. -
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Belgium Eight people arrested over suspected plot to kill Brussels chief prosecutor, officials say Suspects have criminal records for organised drug trafficking and may "be active within the Albanian criminal underworld", Belgian prosecutors said. -
Europe News Meloni's Brothers of Italy party launches saucy carbonara crusade in the European Parliament Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s party has cooked up a letter to President Metsola criticising the sale of "Italian-style" products in the Parliament’s supermarket in Brussels. -
Uzbekistan Central Asia and South Caucasus forge stronger ties at Tashkent summit Central Asian leaders, joined by Azerbaijan, used the Tashkent summit to push for deeper regional integration, new institutions and stronger economic and security ties -
The Cube Fact check: Is Germany really turbo-charging its naturalisation process? Narratives online have abounded since the summer about how easy it is to naturalise as a German citizen. The Cube unpacks some of these claims. -
The Europe Conversation ‘If not us, who else?’: EU Commissioner sees no alternative to Mediterranean Pact EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica has defended the new Pact for the Mediterranean against criticism that the initiative would be dead on arrival due to diverging interests between the European Union and Arab states in the south. -
Europe News European Parliament rejects Russian energy ban exemptions for landlocked countries As the EU finalises plans to wean itself off Russian energy, the European Parliament is opposing any exemptions or loopholes for countries especially reliant on gas imports from the east. -
United Kingdom MI5 spy agency warns Chinese agents are trying to recruit UK politicians on LinkedIn The UK's domestic intelligence agency says China's security services are targeting lawmakers to “collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships." -
Climate Body of landslide victim recovered in Italy's northeastern Gorizia region An 83-year-old's body was recovered by authorities late on Monday after a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, collapsed her home in Italy's northeastern Gorizia region. -
Earth News Storm Claudia exposes poorly planned urbanism. Experts warn of more extreme weather to come Experts contacted by Euronews agree that tornadoes are impossible to predict, but warn that extreme events will become more frequent and that floods show the risks of poorly planned urban development. -
Croatia Blaze in Croatian capital Zagreb destroys landmark 16-storey Vjesnik news tower The fire seemed to be extinguished by Tuesday afternoon, although the metal and concrete construction was still smouldering. -
Travel News World Cup fans could get US visa appointments fast-tracked - but entry still ‘not guaranteed’ Donald Trump says that US embassies will offer visa appointment priority to those with 2026 World Cup tickets. -
Climate A 2003-style heatwave today would kill nearly 18,000 Europeans, new study warns Applying historical heatwave patterns to current climate conditions shows a worrisome death toll, a new study reveals -
Focus How Japan is mobilising global expertise to clear Ukraine’s landmines Japan is leading a global effort to help Ukraine recover from one of the world’s most dangerous legacies of war, millions of landmines contaminating its soil. -
Silk Road Adventures From maqom to polka and lazgi, Uzbekistan’s musical heritage remains a living force From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living language of culture and memory. -
Travel News Visitors to the UK need a €19 visa waiver, but hundreds have already fallen foul of ETA scams To obtain the £16 (€19) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels. -
Business FlyDubai expands its fleet beyond Boeing with major Airbus order Airbus managed to secure the deal on the second day of the Dubai Air Show, after Boeing dominated order counts on Monday. -
World News Thousands in Slovakia and Czech Republic rally against leaders on Velvet Revolution anniversary The Velvet Revolution in 1989 brought an end to decades of Soviet-dominated communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two nations in 1993. -
Europe in Motion As COP30 continues, what are European citizens' views on climate change? A new survey shows that five EU nations think the worst climate impacts can still be avoided, but they differ over how much the EU should do to tackle climate change. -
Tech News OpenAI, X and other major sites down amid Cloudflare outage. Here's what happened Cloudflare is an internet infrastructure that powers many of today’s online websites. -
Business Trump lavishes praise on McDonald’s as soaring beef prices hit US households Beef prices are up 13% year-on-year, but Trump leaned on fast-food symbolism, insisting he is still a champion of affordability. -
Syria Syria begins first public trial over deadly clashes in minority's coastal heartland Half of the 14 defendants were loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, while the other half were members of the new government's security forces. -
Poland Poland blames Russian intelligence for blast on railway line to Ukraine Polish prosecutors have initiated an investigation into "acts of sabotage of a terrorist nature" committed for the benefit of foreign intelligence. -
Europe News EU wants a seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, Commissioner for the Mediterranean says The EU should be represented on US President Donald Trump’s transitional body for Gaza, Dubravka Šuica, the EU’s Commissioner for the Mediterranean, has told Euronews. -
Culture news New Zealand book award disqualifies two authors for AI artwork The New Zealand Book Awards Trust introduced a new rule this year stating that any book submitted for the Ockham awards must not contain AI material of any kind. -
No Comment Zagreb skyscraper fire causes major damage A large fire tore through the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb, heavily damaging multiple floors, though authorities say there is no risk of the building collapsing. -
Travel News Singapore reveals world’s first green fuel tax on flights. How much will Europeans have to pay? The aviation fuel levy will impact flyers on economy and premium cabins, but won’t come into effect until 2026. -
Markets Crypto darling no more? Bitcoin drops from its high as market panics The world’s biggest cryptocurrency wiped out all its gains for the year, shedding over a quarter of its value from October’s record high. -
France France probes Vinted over alleged exposure of children to pornographic content France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 18th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News COP30: World is falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, new report warns Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives. -
Tech News Jeff Bezos reportedly joins AI race as CEO of start-up ‘Project Prometheus’. Here is all we know The founder of Amazon and Blue Origin is stepping into his first operational role at a company since 2021 at AI start-up Project Prometheus, according to a report. -
Health news Could AI help defeat antibiotic-resistant superbugs? UK scientists are trying to find out The three-year project aims to use AI to develop new tools in the fight against pathogens that can evade existing treatments. -
Culture news Why is a UK school seeking to ban 'KPop Demon Hunters' songs? A school in England is seeking to protect “Christian ethos” by banning songs from the hit Netflix animated movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, explaining to parents that demons are associated with "spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness." -
Ukraine Russian drones strike Ukrainian public broadcaster newsroom in Dnipro, injuring two Russian forces launched a barrage of drones at Ukraine's Dnipro overnight, injuring two people and damaging the newsroom of public broadcaster Suspilne. -
Belgium Belgium buys Latvian-made drone interceptors after string of incursions The deal comes after several drone sightings that disrupted Belgian airports, military bases and a nuclear plant over the last month. -
No Comment Russian drone strike on Dnipro injures people and damages buildings Russian drone strikes ignite fires in Dnipro, damaging homes and media office -
Earth News Is ‘imagination activism’ the antidote to climate doom we’ve been looking for? A new exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, asks, what if the most radical climate tool isn't technology, but the ability to dream? -
Tech News Uzbekistan launches tax-free zone for major AI and data centre projects to attract investors Uzbekistan offers tax breaks, cheap electricity, and renewable-energy support, with most sites planned in Karakalpakstan to help build the country’s AI ecosystem by 2030. -
Germany Snipers in the metro: German military conducts urban warfare drills in Berlin German military forces began a five-day urban warfare training exercise in Berlin, focusing on rapid deployment and protection of critical infrastructure in a landmark event. -
No Comment Over 10,000 march in Athens to mark the anniversary of the 1973 student uprising Thousands marched in Athens to commemorate the 1973 student uprising that helped end Greece’s military dictatorship. -
Culture news Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 Word of the Year: ‘Parasocial’ - an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon Feel connected to a celebrity you’ve never met in person? "Parasocial" has been crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year, highlighting the rise in “unhealthy” and “one-sided” relationships with celebrities, influencers and even AI chatbots. -
Health news ‘Perfect storm’ behind growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Europe, health officials warn Antimicrobial resistance causes more than 35,000 deaths per year across the region. -
Business Why is the US taking so many loans from China's state banks? China’s state lenders have funnelled billions into US businesses for a quarter of a century, but many of the loans have been kept secret. -
Ukraine Not just a man’s world: How women are changing Ukrainian army Over 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, nearly 20,000 of them in combat positions. Euronews met with three Ukrainian servicewomen who did not have to stay in the country amid war, yet chose to join the army “because there is just one homeland”. -
Economy Macron in balancing act over Mercosur deal After showing more flexibility on the trade agreement with Latin America, French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his opposition to the text. But he is not assured of securing enough support in Brussels to block it. -
Earth News ‘Existential threat’: How small doses of ocean plastic are killing off marine life New research warns that less than three sugar cubes’ worth of plastics could be fatal for seabirds like the Atlantic puffin. -
Europe News What we learned from Ursula von der Leyen's options paper to support Ukraine The options paper sent by Ursula von der Leyen to EU leaders presents a binary choice: fresh debt or tap the Russian assets. Euronews breaks down the key elements of her long-awaited document. -
Tech News AI poses ‘existential threat’ to polling, mimicking human responses almost perfectly, study finds ‘We can no longer trust that survey responses are coming from real people,’ said the lead author of a new study from Dartmouth University. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 18th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Is the AI bubble about to burst, and what's driving analyst jitters? AI stocks face bubble fears, but analysts say surging demand and infrastructure bottlenecks — not speculation — are the real issue. -
World News Exclusive: EU probes claims Palestinian Authority bypassing own ban on Martyrs Fund The Palestinian Authority officially announced the end of its Martyrs’ Fund in February this year. According to information obtained by Euronews, the mechanism Israel slams as “pay for slay” might still be operating through bypass channels. Brussels insists the EU funds are not involved. -
World News Trump says US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's US visit The sale of the fighter jets is one of several major deals between the two countries expected to be announced during the visit. -
Gaza UN Security Council approves Trump's peace plan for Gaza The US-drafted resolution, voted in favour by 13 nations and abstained by Russia and China, includes the establishment of a international stabilisation force and approves a transitional authority to be overseen by Trump himself.