17 August 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Three killed after private helicopter crashes on Greek island of Sifnos Video footage circulating on social media appears to show the site of the crash, with flames and plumes of dark smoke visible on a hillside. -
Europe News Mount Etna lightning strike kills hiker from the US The man is believed to have been hiking in the isolated Rocca Capra area of the volcano, in the Valle del Bove, around 1,400 metres above sea level. -
No Comment Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region. -
Europe News Norway's King Harald V hospitalised and placed on sick leave, palace says The Norwegian royal palace said the monarch, 89, has been battling haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder characterised by the premature destruction of red blood cells. -
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USA US Supreme Court again rejects Trump's request to overturn sex assault judgement It's the second time Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll. -
Israel Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza." -
Russia Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine. -
No Comment Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. -
Europe News Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: New setback for group's credibility Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles over a fault with the rear-view camera, further fuelling questions over the carmaker's credibility. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment 7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium. -
Destinations Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impact Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking. -
USA Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose' Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio. -
Europe News Britain's Reform UK party pledges to strip all foreign nationals of benefits, including EU citizens "The welfare state is there for Britain. No British citizenship, no entitlement," Robert Jenrick, Reform's economics spokesperson, said on Monday. -
Earth News 'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling A Welsh hillside scorched by wildfire has been used as the canvas for a new piece of art. -
Health news Being attentive can influence what happens inside your body, study finds We know that where we direct our attention can change how we experience pain. Now, new research suggests that attention may affect more than just how pain feels: it may also influence the body’s immune response. -
Europe News Geothermal energy promises a domestic energy supply – the EU needs a strategy The EU runs the risk of standing idly by whilst the US and Canada develop geothermal energy into an industry. In Europe discussions about partnerships are still ongoing, writes Tatiana Mindekova from the global energy think tank ‘Ember’ in a guest article for Euronews. -
Space The 'geoid': Why NASA’s gravity model makes Earth look like a potato Mapping Earth’s gravity, NASA has released a visualisation of the geoid — the apparent real shape of our planet given the global ocean surface if it were exclusively under the influence of gravity and Earth’s rotation. -
Cinema Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028. -
The Next Frontier of Europe’s Energy Transition: Why Clean Power Moves Home EcoFlow's CEO on why millions of European households are about to become their own energy managers. -
USA Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade. -
Europe News Three dead, including pregnant woman and child, in southern Spain shooting The alleged gunman reached a home in Rocío district by motorbike, shot at several members of the same family and fled. A fourth person is in a critical condition. -
World News Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes. -
Travel News Revolut is set to launch airport lounges, with the first opening in Copenhagen in 2027 The fintech company’s first foray into the market will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area. -
Yemen Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province. -
Tech News AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study says In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study. -
Destinations These are Europe’s twistiest – and most scenic – roads, according to a new ranking A new ranking from Avis has crunched everything from curves and elevation to Google searches and Instagram popularity to reveal Europe’s ultimate roads for a scenic, twisty road trip. -
Culture news Lolling tongues and resting snarl face: The World's Ugliest Dog contest in pictures The 50th edition of the American competition saw a six-year-old pug named Jinny Lu take home the top prize. -
Travel News Greece’s tourism boom set to continue into 2027 as Europeans look to visit and revisit Greece’s tourism boom looks set to extend beyond the summer peak season, with European travellers attracted to the country for the variety of experiences on offer, the friendliness of locals and safety. -
Iran Why Iranian women freeze eggs they may never be allowed to use Single women in Iran can legally store frozen eggs but cannot use them without a husband, leaving many paying two months' salary for a procedure whose annual storage costs have quadrupled since 2022, in a country simultaneously pushing pronatalist policies and experiencing a 9% drop in births. -
Europe News Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says A month-long Ukrainian attack campaign against Russia's largest online retailer has knocked out seven of its ten biggest logistics hubs, according to Kyiv's defence ministry and the Institute for the Study of War. -
Culture news Horsing around: How Trump's AI George Washington image has symbolically backfired Donald Trump's latest AI-generated image, depicting him horse riding alongside George Washington, has backfired as many have pointed out the symbolic blunder of him riding a black horse in the current climate... -
Health news How to avoid tick bites and diseases they spread this summer Summer means long days outdoors — but across much of Europe, it also means peak tick season. The good news is that a few simple habits can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten. -
Art ‘A better tomorrow’: UK schoolchildren get the chance to rewrite the ending of the Bayeux Tapestry Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in England – and UK schoolchildren are being asked to imagine its missing final scene. -
Moments Travellers are prioritising cultural immersion over adventure and luxury, report finds Cultural immersion is overtaking luxury and adventure as a travel priority, while AI and social media reshape how travellers discover and personalise experiences abroad. -
Tech News New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and electronic devices. -
Travel News Virgin Trains takes major step towards challenging Eurostar with London to Europe services Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer. -
Europe News Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. -
Health news Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action? -
Culture news Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period last year. The painting has sparked reflections on Merkel’s 16 years in power, with some visitors expressing nostalgia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Japan's 10-year bond yield hits a 30-year high as growth data disappoints Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996 on Monday as fresh data showed the world's fourth-largest economy grew far more slowly than expected in the second quarter. -
Business Ferrari’s first EV sells for record $40 million at auction The Italian luxury carmaker’s first electric car has set a record for a new vehicle sold at auction, just months after its unveiling drew backlash. -
Travel News Looking for a romantic escape? You can now stay in a Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate The neo-Byzantine structure has a rooftop terrace overlooking the grand estate and wider Norfolk countryside. -
Cinema 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' becomes eighth film in history to cross $2 billion at box office The Marvel blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become one of only eight films in history to reach the $2billion box office milestone, and looks set to finish 2026 as one of the top grossing films of all time. -
World News At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees. -
Culture news Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. -
Europe News EU to propose tougher sanctions on Russia this autumn, Kaja Kallas says The EU is to propose more “far-reaching” sanctions against Russia this autumn after the bloc’s latest package was watered down amid pressure to protect national economic interests. -
Culture news 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36. The cause of her death remains unknown for the time being. -
No Comment Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus Two loose goats briefly board a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, before the driver reopens the doors and passengers guide them outside. -
Europe News Exclusive: Brussels keen to monitor UFOs under the radar Brussels has signalled it is monitoring unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and has hinted at improving capabilities, according to documents seen by Euronews. -
Europe News Europe wildfires: German border town partially evacuated but France blaze stabilised A historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming continent has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people and increased the risk of wildfires, with blazes periodically sweeping through parched landscapes. -
No Comment Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany' Firefighters battle the advancing flames in eastern Belgium as thick smoke and difficult terrain complicate efforts to contain the blaze. -
Israel Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is "genuinely disarmed." -
EU.XL Is the EU cracking down on Tobacco? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is considering its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxes in over a decade through a revised Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD). The proposal would increase minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139 percent and introduce EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. -
EU.XL Can the EU stop smoking by taxing cigarettes? Take our poll The EU is proposing sharp tax increases on cigarettes and, for the first time, EU-wide minimum excise duties on vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches. This follows a review that found current tobacco laws are no longer keeping pace with the rapidly evolving nicotine market. -
Markets What Nvidia's $500 billion Wall Street deal signals about the AI boom Nvidia and six of the world's largest investment firms announced plans last week to channel more than $500 billion (€433bn) into AI infrastructure, an arrangement designed to let tech companies build data centres without loading the cost onto their own balance sheets. -
Europe News Calls for UK public inquiry into 'hounding' of ex-Cambridge academic Jason Arday Following the news of his death on Friday, which police are not treating as suspicious, his family and friends have denounced "a campaign of sustained abuse" since his 2023 appointment as a professor at Cambridge University. -
Culture news Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville actress, dies at 36 The child star rose to international fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes before earning two Golden Globe nominations for Nashville. -
Culture news 'Insidious', Weezer and incredible photography: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A new 'Insidious' movie brings demonic entities into the real world, while 90s rockers Weezer return to soundtrack the last of our lazy summer days. Here's what to look out for this week. -
Sport 2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close. -
Earth News 3,700 years young: Portugal is home to hundreds of ancient olive trees that outlive many generations How Portugal's University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro works out the age of hundreds of ancient olive trees. -
Indonesia Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 53, overshadowing Independence Day The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing. -
Climate ‘A secret had been shared’: The inside story of an emergency climate briefing that made experts cry The People’s Emergency Briefing has been screened nearly 2,000 times around the UK - and Germany is preparing its own. -
No Comment Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony Dogs and owners attend a Saint Roch Mass in La Paz, Bolivia, where pets receive blessings and worshippers honour animals that have died. -
Health news What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look US scientists analysed blood samples from more than 3,200 people to decode what five of the most widely used biological ageing tests are actually picking up in the body. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations From Paris to Lisbon: The best and worst European cities for a workcation A new ranking has revealed which European cities are best suited to working remotely, comparing everything from internet speeds and coworking spaces to accommodation, attractions, coffee and beer prices. -
Israel Ben-Gvir calls for killing of '30 to 40' Palestinians in Gaza nightly in taped interview with former hostage In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli. -
USA South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.