17 May 2026 | Euronews
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Azerbaijan World Urban Forum opens in Baku with warning on global housing divide Ministers and experts opened the World Urban Forum in Baku on Sunday with stark warnings about the global housing divide, calling for international cooperation to tackle a growing crisis. -
Europe News Von der Leyen lauds 'dynamic new era' in EU-India relations as Modi visits Sweden During the second leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour, he visited Sweden's Gothenburg to meet his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European and Indian business leaders. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Terrorism scenario excluded by investigators following car attack in Italy's Modena Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the 31-year-old man who drove into a crowd in Modena on Saturday was not suspected of a terrorist act and was dealing with mental issues. -
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Culture news Noam Bettan thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place “Everyone is very, very proud of you,” Netanyahu said to Bettan, who replied that it was a “great privilege” to represent Israel at the competition. -
Kazakhstan Turkic leaders drive their alliance towards an 'influential geopolitical power centre' Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues". -
United Arab Emirates Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant amid Iran ceasefire tension A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate. -
Travel News Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. -
Europe News UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake' Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. -
Moments Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences. -
Europe News One of Ukraine's largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that "Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region." -
Culture news Open-air jazz nights unite global musicians and new audiences in Uzbekistan The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing. -
Business From cars to defence, Mercedes-Benz signals openness to military sector While Germany’s automotive sector is coming under growing pressure, defence companies are increasingly eyeing its factories, skilled workers and industrial expertise. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Les Invalides: 350 years of service to wounded soldiers and victims of war For more than three centuries, Les Invalides in Paris has been a hospice for wounded soldiers, Holocaust survivors and more recently victims of the Bataclan bombings. Its mission was initiated by Louis XIV in the 17th century. Now, its ageing facilities are undergoing a major renovation. -
Travel News Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year. -
Destinations Portugal’s hidden river beaches can now be discovered with this new app The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests. -
Europe News Spanish PM Sánchez's party suffers historic loss in key Andalusia regional election The Socialists took just 28 out of 109 available seats, while the main conservative popular party won 53, two short of a majority. The far-right Vox party took 15 seats, making it a potential kingmaker. -
Tech News China’s Unitree unveils a rideable, wall-smashing robot straight out of science fiction A Chinese robotics company has started selling a giant pilotable robot. It costs €500,000, walks on two legs, and can also smash through walls. Welcome to the future? -
World News Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says The World Health Organization said that it could be a "much larger" outbreak than what is currently being identified and reported but that is does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. -
Health news Trip to recovery: How psychedelics could revolutionise mental health care In a world gripped by a growing mental health crisis, research suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy could be an answer. Euronews Health spoke to an expert about how they work, and when - if ever - we might see them approved. -
Destinations New ranking reveals the world’s best places for cold-water swimming and wild bathing Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate Are solar panel prices about to surge? Why now might be the perfect time to invest Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe? -
No Comment Watch: Tears and confetti as Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show. -
Culture news Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria wins as nail-biting final sees Israel finish second Bulgaria is celebrating victory at the Eurovision 2026 grand final following a nail-biting final which saw Israel relegated to second place after a huge public vote decided the winner.