Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag BaOmer holiday in Jerusalem
Crowds gather around bonfires in Jerusalem to celebrate the Orthodox Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. Read more at Read More
Italy’s PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links
During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as “the privileged…
‘We can and we will strike’: Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation
Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map,…
Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet
Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code. Read more at Read More
Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage
People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several…
Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Europe is hungry for AI data centres — but its energy grid cannot feed them
From decade-long grid queues to facilities running at half capacity, a new study exposes the energy crisis at the heart of Europe’s push to boost its AI capabilities. Read more…
21 people killed and dozens injured in massive explosion at fireworks plant in China
Authorities are still investigating the reasons of the explosion, with negligence being suspected as a likely cause. Officials warned that the death toll is likely to climb as search and…