17 April 2026 | Euronews
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Iran First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began Iran and the US said the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the war, will be fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the ceasefire -
Europe News Trial of five men accused of sending exploding parcels for Russia starts in Lithuania Investigators found that two test parcels had been sent to the United States and Canada, while two others intended for those countries were found in Amsterdam. -
USA White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine? Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought. -
Europe News Oil flows from Russia via Druzhba pipeline to Hungary could resume next week, Magyar says The pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, has been a source of contention between Budapest and Kyiv after flows were stopped when it sustained damage in a drone strike. -
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No Comment Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold. -
Economy Rome and Caucasus poised to further discuss closer energy ties The Italian prime minister is expected to visit Azerbaijan in the coming weeks to continue political dialogue and energy cooperation between Rome and Baku, with Azerbaijani gas supplies via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline remaining a key pillar of bilateral ties. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News European leaders press ahead with 'defensive' mission after Iran reopens Hormuz Meeting in Paris, the leaders said that a neutral mission may still be needed to safeguard shipping and prevent renewed disruption in the vital trade route. -
Destinations These are the top trending rural destinations in Europe From a charming lake town in France to a winter sports resort in the Upper Harz Mountains, these spots need to be on your radar. -
Europe News 'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs. -
Europe News Venezuela and EU set out roadmap for renewed ties amid political thaw Following talks in the Venezuelan parliament, Caracas and the EU have agreed on a new cooperation agenda. The shift aligns with a broader economic pivot, as the nation resumes ties with the IMF and the World Bank. -
Economy Oil prices drop over 10% after Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' Oil prices have dropped over 10% in less than two hours after the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for the remainder of the current ceasefire with the US. -
Travel News Visiting Capri this summer? This new crackdown could make the tourist experience more relaxing The chic destination has already capped tour group numbers and banned guides from using loudspeakers and umbrellas to reduce disruption for other visitors and residents. -
Iran Global sigh of relief and mixed messages as US and Iran say Strait of Hormuz open Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz "completely open," but Iran adds that passage is on a "coordinated route" set by Tehran. -
Health news What to know about OpenAI's new model for life sciences research GPT-Rosalind The GPT-Rosalind model is designed to accelerate biological research and drug discovery. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' - A successful exhumation? Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth. -
Made in Europe Deep inside the heart: the innovative catheter designed to revolutionise the treatment of arrhythmia Clinical studies are underway to test an innovative catheter that’s able to accurately and safely heal unhealthy heart tissue with single, shorter energy pulses. A technological breakthrough designed, manufactured and tested in the European Union. -
No Comment Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said. -
Lebanon Military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete,' Israel's defence minister says US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Friday after a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries in decades. -
Europe News EU downplays jet fuel shortage risks despite IEA warning EU officials and the International Energy Agency have contrasting narratives over jet fuel supply. While the European commission minimises the risk, it acknowledges that the market remains “tight” and says the EU is prepared to respond appropriately. -
Bangladesh Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead and missing in shipwrecks in 2025, UNHCR says The Rohingya mainly leave from huge camps in Bangladesh, where more than 1 million refugees forced to flee across the border from Myanmar's Rakhine state live in squalid conditions. -
Travel News A new airport has opened in Greenland and it's a gateway to the lesser-visited south The airport in Qaqortoq replaces Narsarsuaq – around 60 kilometres away – as the primary access point, significantly reducing travel time to the southern hub of Greenland. -
Iran Hormuz standoff shows no signs of letting up for vital shipping to resume from Gulf Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at minimal levels on Friday resulting in a giant parking lot, as the US-Iran standoff continues with the same cautious approach since Monday. -
Residences These are the most luxurious new hotels around the world, according to Travel + Leisure This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak. -
Travel News Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next. -
No Comment Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500 Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art. -
Europe News Rights groups in Sweden slam government 'honest living' proposal for migrants The Swedish Refugee Law Centre, an organisation that provides legal assistance to asylum seekers, says the proposals will make the process for residence permits unpredictable. -
Europe News European far-right faces uncertainty after Orbán’s setback ahead of Milan rally The European far-right Patriots for Europe are facing uncertainty after Viktor Orbán’s electoral setback in Hungary raised questions about his future role in the party he helped create. A rally in Milan on Saturday will serve as an early test of the party's cohesion and political momentum. -
The Cube Did Apple remove Lebanon’s villages from its maps? It says they were never there Claims that the US tech giant, Apple, intentionally erased settlement names in southern Lebanon recently went viral. The tech giant says they were never included. -
Europe News After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday? Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts both ways. -
Climate Venice is threatened by rising sea levels. Will the city be forced to relocate? Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast| Will Péter Magyar be able to break with Orbán’s legacy? Péter Magyar’s conservative Tisza party secured a two-thirds majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections last Sunday. What does his victory mean for Hungary and the European Union? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news False prophet: Did Pete Hegseth really quote a fake Bible verse from Tarantino’s 'Pulp Fiction'? US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth mistakenly presented the made-up scripture as genuine Bible verse - and he's being trolled for quoting the gospel of Quentin Tarantino. -
United Kingdom Three charged over attempted arson on Persian-language TV channel, UK police say Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad. -
Markets London metals index at record high amid aluminium supply squeeze fear The London Metal Exchange’s benchmark has climbed to a fresh record as aluminium prices surge on fears of a severe and lasting shortfall in global supply following disruptions in the Middle East. -
Economy Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in Asia and Africa The Iran war has exposed the fragility of global fossil fuel supply chains. Now dozens of countries across Asia and Africa are turning to nuclear power as their answer. -
Europe News Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty. -
Art Over 430,000 entries later: Sony World Photography Awards 2026 crowns its winners Citlali Fabián from Mexico has been named Photographer of the Year for her series Bilha, Stories of my Sisters - a project aiming to inspire young girls with positive role models. -
North Korea China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery, Seoul ministry says China has long been the diplomatically isolated country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. -
South Korea Escaped wolf Neukgu captured after nine-day search in South Korea A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at the zoo in 2024 and is part of an initiative to restore wolves resembling those once native to the Korean peninsula. -
Culture news Listen to Lana Del Rey’s James Bond theme for ‘007: First Light’ video game Lana Del Rey previously recorded a song for the film 'Spectre' but the track was rejected by the Bond producers. Second time lucky... -
Kazakhstan Ankara pushes deeper economic ties with Astana ahead of Erdoğan visit Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes. -
Europe in Motion Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors? After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution". -
Europe News Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia. -
No Comment Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers. -
Europe Today Watch: Sunday elections — Bulgaria's fight for stable government? Bulgaria heads to the polls this Sunday for its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The country is the poorest in the EU according to GDP per capita, and the electorate is exhausted by a prolonged political crisis. So, who is stepping in to fill the void? -
No Comment Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace Cameroon saw thousands of faithful gather on Wednesday 16 April at Bamenda’s airfield, where Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open‑air Mass and called for a “decisive change of course” towards peace. -
No Comment Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region. -
Europe News Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining support. -
Cinema The need for... a trilogy: Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3 Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful 'Top Gun: Maverick'. -
Space 'The most majestic thing human eyes will ever witness': Artemis II crew on historic Moon mission In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission. -
Europe Today 'Ripple effects of Iran war could lead to other conflicts,' UN development chief tells Euronews The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid. -
Europe Today Hungary shows limits of 'anti-EU narrative' pushed by far-right, Ribera tells Euronews Hungary’s election, which saw Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power, signals that anti-European narrative pushed by the far-right has hit a wall, European Commission Executive Vice-President Ribera told Euronews. -
Lifestyle Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta on inspiring creativity in tough times Luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet enters a new but very familiar world on its first appearance at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The Swiss firm's CEO Ilaria Resta is hoping to make an impression with an ambitious project that revives the firm's tried and tested method for creating masterpieces. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Ribera, De Croo speak to Euronews as France, UK lead meeting on reopening Hormuz Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' 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. -
Lifestyle Watches and Wonders: Patrick Dempsey, Usain Bolt and stars shine as luxury industry marks time World famous actors and athletes have been taking centre stage at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Switzerland with high-profile brand ambassadors increasingly being used by the luxury sector to boost its fortunes. -
Climate Trump’s ‘fossil fuelled war’ is the perfect opportunity to end reliance on oil and gas, experts say Experts are calling on governments to ‘reduce the risk of every fossil fuel disruption turning into a global energy and economic shock’. -
Business Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026? Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News 'Don’t Hike Naked in Switzerland': Top tips for first-time travellers Think twice before you tip, throw coins in ponds or miss out on an opportunity to chat with a local. Lonely Planet and other experts share the unwritten rules of travelling abroad for the first time. -
Lebanon US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. -
Tech News Europe's defence cloud reliance risks US 'kill switch,' think tank warns A vast majority of EU countries rely on US cloud services for their national defence agencies, putting them at risk of a "kill switch" that shuts down service at any time.