Deadly air: Which European countries have the worst PM 2.5 levels?
Up to 20% of monitoring stations in Europe recorded air pollution levels above the current EU air quality standards. Read More
US pauses naval escorts through Hormuz as progress made on peace deal, Trump says
Trump said the decision had been taken following a request by Pakistan and other countries, but added that the blockade of Iranian ports will “remain in full force.” Read more…
Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction for charity
An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor’s…
EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat
As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to…
Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine’s FM says
On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May. Read More
North Korea drops references to unification with South from constitution, Seoul says
China has long been the country’s main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Read more at Read…
Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment
Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City. Read more at Read…
Europe Today: Operation in Strait of Hormuz paused, Trump says
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews’ flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the…
Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine
Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk. Read more at Read More
US troop pullout from Italy? Military interdependence, interests in Europe prevail
Tensions between Meloni and Trump do not seem to threaten the privileged axis between Rome and Washington, shored up by US bases in Italy and Italian contracts. Read More