17 October 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea, authorities say According to a Defence Ministry press release, two F-16s carrying out air policing missions were involved in the operation to intercept the drones. It later said the targets were "jet-powered attack drones from the Geran family." -
Europe News Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day. -
Europe News Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations turn violent across Europe Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence." -
Europe News European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers amid rising violence in occupied West Bank Belgium’s foreign minister blamed what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” for the attack and pledged to push for further European Union sanctions. -
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Europe News Euronews' crew assaulted by masked individuals while covering protests in Paris Euronews correspondents in Paris covering the protests reported being targeted by masked individuals on Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations following calls on social media to target media outlets and professionals to prevent coverage. -
World Protesters storm town hall and clash with police in France’s Marseille Protesters broke into Marseille town hall and clashed with police during nationwide demonstrations over rising prices in France. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News 'We are here to help them,' says yellow vests representative on joining students for nationwide protests Two separate major protests – one led by trade unions, the other by students – were initially slated to take place in Paris on Saturday. Eyewitnesses say the protests have converged into one massive demonstration demanding government remedies to the ongoing crises. -
Europe News Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in Lyon A branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France. -
Europe News Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police. -
World News Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says Zelenskyy unlikely to visit Budapest later this month Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff told Euronews earlier this week that the Ukrainian leader had been invited to Budapest on 23 October, to join events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital following lung operation The 71-year-old pontiff had been recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital since undergoing a lung operation on Tuesday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iran Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection. -
North Korea North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities. -
Europe News No money for Ukraine and EU budget cuts: What could a Le Pen victory mean for the EU? Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications. -
USA Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions package Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has called the decision to put the sanctions on hold a "significant and truly historic moment." -
Europe News Video shows Norwegian teenager arrested over UK contract killing plot A Norwegian teenager who travelled to the UK to carry out a gangland killing has been sentenced to 20 years in detention. -
Europe News Dozens arrested as protesters clash with security forces in Paris The French government stepped up security measures ahead of Saturday’s nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups also expected to join demonstrations amid fears of potential clashes. -
Business The world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: How Pandora aims to make more and pollute less in Vietnam Pandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in 2024. -
Health news Trade unions push for EU law to address menopause at work The European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy. -
Culture news Smashing pumpkins: Annual squash festival draws thousands to Brussels castle Organisers in Belgium expect 50,000 visitors at a pumpkin festival that will celebrate the wonderous ways of using the big vegetable. -
Climate Europe’s sponge cities are turning rain from waste into a valuable resource The EU is creating a ‘Sponge Facility’ to help implement nature-based projects that aim to make cities less prone to droughts and floods. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Data centres are the new front line and Europe’s AI factories should slow down, says UN adviser Data centres have become prime military targets and the drone strikes in Ukraine should force Europe to rethink where it builds its AI infrastructure, one expert says. -
Moments Trip designers, wellness and privacy: What's trending in luxury travel for 2027? Next year, the luxury travel sector is set to be less about grand displays of opulence, and more about being intentional. From slower itineraries to privacy and dining experiences, here’s what the discerning traveller should know. -
Tech News From fruit to bricks: Hong Kong engineers explore how to build houses on Mars Engineers in Hong Kong are developing 3D-printable building materials that could one day be used to construct houses on Mars. Inspired by freeze-dried fruit, the team is combining sand, gelatine and genetically engineered yeast to create a concrete-like material under simulated Martian conditions.