Business Nvidia forecasts $1tn in AI-driven orders by 2027 Chief executive Jensen Huang says surging demand for artificial intelligence tools could drive Nvidia’s sales towards $1tn within two years. 17/03/2026
Culture news 'A disservice to all the victims’: Dua Lipa on Epstein files discourse Pop star Dua Lipa has criticised the discourse around the Epstein files, saying the language used shifts focus away from victims. 17/03/2026
Germany Spies among us: Iran's secret services threaten dissidents in Germany Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home. 17/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/03/2026
Travel News These European destinations reward tourists for good behaviour Cities in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Bremen the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme. 17/03/2026
Europe Today 'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM tells Euronews European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region. 17/03/2026
No Comment Kenya: Nairobi building collapse kills at least two and injures several others Kenya is dealing with the aftermath of a building collapse in Nairobi that killed at least four people during a demolition that went wrong. 17/03/2026
Travel News All flights cancelled on Wednesday: Strike at Berlin Airport No aircraft will take off or land at Berlin Airport on Wednesday, as the Verdi union has called on employees to go on strike. All 445 planned flights will have to be cancelled, affecting 57,000 passengers, according to BER management. 17/03/2026
Culture news One Skip After Another: Why was Sean Penn a no-show at the Oscars? It turns out that Sean Penn skipped the Oscars and missed out on collecting his third Academy Award for a good reason. He was seen in Ukraine on Monday, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for the war-torn country. 17/03/2026
Health news Rising heat could drive surge in global inactivity, study warns Analysing data from 156 countries, researchers say each additional month of extreme heat could significantly increase global inactivity levels, especially in lower-income regions. 17/03/2026
No Comment Hunger and fear in Khan Younis as Gaza families depend on aid to survive In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan. 17/03/2026
USA Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as US oil embargo triggers power collapse Donald Trump vowed to “take” Cuba on Monday as a US oil embargo left the island without power, deepened shortages and fueled growing anti-government protests. 17/03/2026
Art Has Banksy's identity been revealed by new report? The end of decades’ worth of speculation and intrigue? Maybe. A new report claims to have finally unmasked Banksy’s true identity. 17/03/2026
Europe Today EU has not ‘legitimised’ Trump’s Board of Peace - Commissioner Šuica In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Šuica aimed to distance herself from Trump’s Board of Peace, but did not rule out continuing to attend meetings of the controversial initiative in order to contribute to Gaza’s post-war future. 17/03/2026
Iran Leaving NATO is 'something we should think about,' Trump says On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open. 17/03/2026
Australia Watch: Iranian women footballers train with Australian club after seeking asylum Two Iranian women footballers are training with Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in Australia. They are among a group who remained in the country during the Women’s Asian Cup, after being labelled “traitors” at home for not singing the national anthem. 17/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to help open Strait of Hormuz Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today. 17/03/2026
Afghanistan 400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, says Afghanistan Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an airstrike on a hospital in the capital Kabul. 17/03/2026
Travel News 'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now reached Portugal. 17/03/2026
Europe in Motion Trump threatens trade with Spain, how exposed is Madrid? Trump has threatened to cut off trade with Spain over access to its air bases in the Iran war, but how significant is trade between the two countries? 17/03/2026
Europe Today Commissioner for Mediterranean, Finnish FM speak to Euronews Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 17/03/2026
No Comment Blackout plunges cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity. 17/03/2026
No Comment Lava flows reach ocean on Réunion island for first time in nearly two decades Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano has reached the ocean on France’s Réunion island for the first time in nearly two decades, drawing residents and tourists. 17/03/2026
EU.XL Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence? US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy? 17/03/2026
Cinema Stepping out: Juliette Binoche documents dance for directorial debut The French Oscar-winning actress has chosen to make her directorial debut a documentary about the process of learning how to dance and perform alongside the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan. 17/03/2026
Tech News How Flightradar24 became aviation's most-watched screen The platform was born out of curiosity. Swedish founders Mikael Robertsson and Olov Lindberg, who ran a flight price comparison site, bought two receivers and put an antenna on a Stockholm rooftop. 17/03/2026
Nature Scientist calls for nature-friendly farming to save Europe’s birds Intensive farming is behind the disappearance of European birds, an expert tells Euronews Green. 17/03/2026
Moments From Dublin to Munich: Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations These celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities, attracting thousands of people every year. 17/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/03/2026
Economy Real GDP growth in Europe: Which countries grew the most in 2025? Spain has the highest real GDP growth among major economies while Germany lags behind. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the figures, with experts explaining the key drivers. 17/03/2026