War is one of the world’s ‘top polluters’. Is it time EU militaries disclosed their emissions?
Militaries are responsible for around 5.5 per cent of global emissions, but remain largely unreported in the EU.
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La requête de l'Afrique du Sud contre Israël devant la CIJ va se heurter à la réalité
À Gaza, le rapatriement des otages israéliens décédés se poursuit par l’intermédiaire de la Croix-Rouge. L'accord de cessez-le-feu négocié par Trump à la tête de la Maison Blanche reste en vigueur, malgré les échanges de tirs entre les Forces de défense israéliennes (FDI) et
Portugal arrests 'Hulk', top Brazilian druglord and PCC gang ringleader
The PCC is the largest criminal organisation in Brazil and has around 20,000 members — with some estimates stating that the total number could be even higher, with the gang consisting of as many as 40,000 lifetime members plus 60,000 contractors.
Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens opens Christmas season with over a million lights
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has opened its Christmas season, transforming from Halloween in 11 days with over a million lights. The festive season runs until early January.
Man sentenced to nine days in jail for rushing at Ariana Grande
A 26-year-old man has been jailed for nine days after jumping a barricade and rushing toward Ariana Grande during a Singapore film premiere. Videos showed him putting his arm around the singer before security intervened. He pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance at the
Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?
With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?
Is your olive oil real or fake? How the Food Detectives can fight fraud using DNA tests
Europe’s top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews follows them in our special series The Food Detectives. In Episode 6, we meet the team fighting counterfeit olive oil with a portable DNA testing kit in Italy.
Trump: 'Okay with me' on plan to sanction countries trading with Russia
US lawmakers are drafting a bill that would sanction countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, aiming to choke off Moscow’s primary revenue stream as peace negotiations remain stalled.
EU countries should have 'multiple' security guarantees beyond Article 5, Kubilius says
The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe.
‘When you deliver, you progress’: EU opens final negotiations cluster with Albania
The European Union has opened the last remaining negotiation chapters with Albania, bringing the Western Balkan country closer to joining the EU by 2030. "There is no escape from Albania," said PM Edi Rama.
Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30?
As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate summit have spread online.
This space suit designed by a French sportswear brand will be tested in orbit next year
The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year.
Rosalía's 'Lux' dethrones Taylor Swift as the world's most-streamed album in a week
Rosalía's rise and rise continues apace with her latest album LUX breaking yet another significant and sizeable digital landmark for the biggest number of streams in a week.
Greeks mark anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic uprising
Thousands in Athens commemorated the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising with memorials and marches amid heightened police security.
Moscow intensifies attacks as strike kills three in Kharkiv region
At least three people were killed and 11 injured in a Russian missile strike on Balakliya in the region of Kharkiv. Four minors were among the wounded.
Fico drops joining Patriots, could create new Parliament group with 'friends of peace'
The Slovak PM won't join any other political groups for the moment, according to a close ally. Instead, he is considering forming a new alliance with like-minded left-leaning parties that share anti-war rhetoric.
Poland's prime minister calls weekend rail line explosion near Warsaw act of 'sabotage'
Meanwhile, Poland's defence chief Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the army would examine 120 kilometres of the Warsaw-Lublin-Hrubieszów line, which links the capital to Ukraine by rail and road.
Mike Pompeo joins board of Ukraine’s top defence company amid anti-corruption probe
The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme.
Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards
Tom Cruise remains one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, and a competitive Oscar has eluded him - despite being nominated four times. Now, the leading man finally got to hold his own Academy Award on a Hollywood stage...
German government lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".
Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Air Show
The airline plans to begin receiving deliveries in 2027, as it expands its fleet to meet growing demand through Dubai, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs.
Fast-track deportations to be announced as part of UK asylum reforms
Plans to end multiple appeals against removal and speed up deportations are expected to be unveiled.
Scientists use AI to build the most detailed Milky Way model ever created
Scientists have created the first-ever simulation that models every one of the Milky Way’s 100 billion stars, using AI to run galaxy-scale physics 100 times faster than previous methods.
Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack.
EU urges focus on domestic growth drivers but stays upbeat on eurozone
Resilient domestic demand is driving growth in the eurozone despite global economic headwinds.
Pregnancy pain relief made easy: Finding the best pelvic support belt for you
The best pelvic support belt for pregnancy will change everything, as you will feel more comfortable and supported as your baby bump grows. Pregnancy makes your body exceptional in that your joints become more relaxed, your posture changes, and your center of gravity shifts
Europe is not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, health authorities warn
The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C.
'No easy options': Von der Leyen urges EU countries to plug €135bn gap for Ukraine
Von der Leyen sends a letter to member states calling for a fast agreement on how to fund Ukraine's enormous €135 billion budget hole for next year and 2027. EU leaders will meet for a make-or-break summit in December.
Latest news bulletin | November 17th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
New media museum opens, showcasing digital art through immersive technology
Sibiu's new Immersive Museum features digital art by Julius Horsthuis and Maotik, aiming to connect art, education, and technology for visitors.
Jara and Kast head to second round in Chile's tight presidential race
Jeannette Jara of Chile's Communist Party leads narrowly against far-right candidate José Antonio Kast after the first presidential election round, with a runoff set for 14 December.
Europe's nuclear comeback: Czechia invests billions in reactors to replace coal dependence
The country is hoping nuclear power will generate up to 60 per cent of its electricity by 2050.
Rare 15th-century illuminated Bible goes on public display for Vatican Holy Year
A rare 15th-century illuminated Bible, considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art, has gone on display in Rome for the Vatican’s Holy Year after being transported under heavy security from Modena.
Puigdemont appeals to Spain's top court to lift his arrest warrant
Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia's former president, seeks to return to Spain following a favourable yet not definitive EU Advocate General's ruling on Spain's amnesty law.
Disney sparks backlash as CEO Bob Iger says company to allow AI-generated content
Recent comments made by Disney CEO Bob Iger have resulted in calls to boycott the streaming service.
Why Europe has no common position on tobacco and nicotine
Europe Arrives at COP11 Divided and Defensive as Jobs, Industry and Regional Economies Hang in the Balance The EU will not be able to participate in the vote during the World Health Organisation's 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) under the WHO Framework Convention on
Commissioners Hoekstra and Jørgensen at second week of COP30
This week, Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will lead the EU negotiating team during the second week (17-21 November) of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil. He will be working with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU
Commission seeks views on Strategy for Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather views from across civil society on how to enhance the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. Since 2021, new challenges and opportunities have emerged for persons with disabilities.
Hundreds of tons of waste dumped in southern England spark ‘ecological disaster’ warning
A massive illegal waste dump near Kidlington in Oxfordshire has raised fears of an ecological disaster as authorities say cleanup costs could exceed their entire budget.
South Korean firms, including Samsung, lift home investment after tariff deal
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung credited the business sector for helping his government negotiate a trade deal with Washington but urged the companies to maintain strong domestic investments.
Commission publishes guidelines to help member states support small-scale fishers and enhance transparency in the allocation of fishing opportunities
The European Commission has published guidelines seeking to help member states in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency and good governance in the allocation of fishing opportunities by EU countries. The Commission has observed that some of the reported
Japan's economy contracts as exports are hit by President Trump's tariffs
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP in the three months to September contracted for the first time in six quarters, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Léa Seydoux switches on Champs-Élysées Christmas lights as Paris launches festive season
Léa Seydoux launched the Christmas lights on the Champs Élysées, marking the start of Paris's festive season with a lively set by Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A Wes Anderson exhibition in London, a technological takeover at the MUNCH Triennale in Oslo, and the highly-anticipated release of 'Wicked: For Good'. Here's what to look out for this week.
Ecuadorian voters reject hosting foreign military bases and rewriting constitution in referendum
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a conservative closely aligned with the Trump administration, had pushed Ecuador's courts to include the question about launching a process that could lead to a new constitution.
European Solidarity Corps to benefit from increased budget of €175.3 million in 2026
The European Commission has launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased
'I Go Green': Children in Cyprus schools lead the way in environmental protection
The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort
Eight in ten workers find a job after receiving support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
More than eight in ten (81%) dismissed workers have found a new job within 18 months of receiving European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) support, according to a report published today by the European Commission. The latest biennial EGF Activity Report highlighted the key
US escalates military presence as Trump signals talks with Maduro
US President Donald Trump hinted at potential talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid heightened tensions and increased US military presence near Venezuela.
Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes
The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo.