5 August 2025 | Euronews
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Climate Portugal experiencing new heatwave with temperatures likely to reach 41ºC The northern regions of mainland Portugal are once again under a red heat alert. From 10 August, temperatures may rise again in the country. -
Culture news Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne died of heart attack, death certificate shows Osbourne died at home surrounded by his family on 22 July at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell concert in Birmingham. -
Bangladesh Bangladesh's interim leader says parliamentary election will take place in February In a televised address, Muhammad Yunus said he would request the Election Commission to organise the vote before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. -
Turkey Turkish committee begins work on PKK peace deal in step towards end of decades-long insurgency The PKK had waged an armed insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially with the aim of establishing a Kurdish state in the southeast of the country. -
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India At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season. -
Changemakers of Uzbekistan From Tashkent to Carnegie Hall: Behzod Abduraimov’s musical journey Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world. -
World News China and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan The Chinese and Russian governments have deepened ties in recent years, with Beijing refusing to place sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. -
Europe News Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel? The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales. -
Europe News Trump threatens EU with 35% tariffs if $600bn investment pledge unfulfilled Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about a pledge on investment made in the EU-US trade deal. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Crowds gather around aid trucks in Gaza as food shortages persist Large crowds gathered around aid trucks entering Gaza through the Morag corridor on Monday, as food shortages continue to affect the population across the enclave. -
No Comment Flamingos return to Lake Van during seasonal migration Flamingos have returned to Lake Van in eastern Türkiye as part of their seasonal migration, captivating visitors and nature photographers. -
Economy EU Commission 'surprised' by German finance minister's jibe on trade deal The European Commission defended its US trade deal, saying it emerged from clear consultation with member states - including Germany - following a jibe by German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil criticising the EU’s weakness in negotiations with the US. -
Europe in Motion To what extent do people in the EU feel discriminated against in their daily lives? Immigrants, people with disabilities and individuals at risk of poverty or social exclusion report facing more discrimination in the EU than those who do not belong to these groups. -
Sport Former FC Porto captain Jorge Costa dies aged 53 after heart attack in Portugal Costa, who was FC Porto's director of football, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the club's training ground in Portugal and died later in hospital. -
Markets Pfizer posts strong earnings despite Trump’s new 'up to 250%' tariff threat Pfizer beat earnings expectations and improved its outlook for the rest of the year, despite fresh statements from Trump announcing pharma tariffs next week. -
Denmark Danish zoo asks people to donate small animals to feed its predators Aalborg zoo said the practice was "nothing new" as the appeal for small animals and horses to feed to predators sparked online backlash. -
Europe News Trial of German ex-MEP's aide thrusts spy scandal back into spotlight German prosecutors expect new details from the hearing of the Chinese national accused of spying at the European Parliament. Euronews takes a closer look at the key actors in the scandal. -
Europe News German politicians and lawyers worry 'trusted flaggers' of online hate may curb freedom of speech Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers". -
United Kingdom Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted conditional bail on rape charges The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. -
No Comment Zelenskyy visits wounded soldiers at military hospital in Kharkiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Kharkiv on Monday, where he met wounded soldiers and awarded medals to service personnel and medical staff. -
USA OceanGate's flawed practices caused Titan sub tragedy, US Coast Guard report reveals Family members of two of the victims from the 2023 implosion are demanding tougher regulations following the damning report released on Tuesday. -
Tech News The cyber gulag: How Russia tracks, censors, and controls its citizens online Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated, and even dangerous. -
Earth News Change blows over the Baltic Sea as Poland bets on offshore wind energy Poland’s energy transition gains pace as renewables surpass coal and offshore wind becomes a priority. -
No Comment Crowds surge toward falling aid in Gaza during chaotic rush Airdropped humanitarian aid continued to fall across the central Gaza Strip on Monday, as Palestinians scrambled to collect parcels landing in remote or militarised zones. -
East-West Connect How Kazakhstan aims to turn tourism into a €10B business and attract 15M annual visitors by 2029 Kazakhstan wants to grow tourism’s output to €10 billion by 2029 and attract 15 million annual visitors. In this episode of East-West Connect we look at the government’s plan to achieve these goals. -
Lifestyle Wired or wireless: What’s behind the Kamala Harris-based fear regarding wireless earphones? In a now-viral clip, Kamala Harris said she only used wired earphones to take calls. Her rationale behind not using wireless tech for conversations is rooted in her experience serving on the Senate Intelligence Committee. Now, social media users are questioning some of their lifestyle choices... -
Europe News Ex-aide to AfD politician goes on trial in Germany over Chinese espionage charges Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, have gone on trial in Dresden. -
Tech News OpenAI adds mental health safeguards to ChatGPT, saying chatbot has fed into users’ ‘delusions’ OpenAI says it is redesigning its AI chatbot to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress. -
Tech News Most European companies rely on US tech giants to operate their businesses, study warns About three in four European businesses rely on US companies for email services and their tech stack, a new analysis has found. -
Earth News Nations meet in Geneva for final push on treaty to curb world’s spiralling plastic pollution crisis With plastic production projected to triple by 2060, pressure is mounting to secure a binding agreement that tackles the crisis at its source. -
Art Nomadic biennial Manifesta to land in Coimbra for its 2028 edition Manifesta 2028 will bring Europe’s nomadic biennial to Portugal for the first time, with Coimbra hosting a collaborative edition focused on art, heritage, and social transformation. -
USA Bondi moves forward on DOJ investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe Justice department has ordered grand jury probe into claims that opponents of Donald Trump falsified intelligence on Russian election interference. -
EuroVerify No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7% EuroVerify investigates the suspiciously low figure, which has most notably been shared by members of France's far-right National Rally party. -
Travel News New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit four of its most famous natural attractions The measure aims to generate revenue for conservation while boosting employment opportunities. -
No Comment WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival Thousands gathered in the village of Kechros, near the city of Komotini in northern Greece, for the Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival. -
Culture news UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after staff protest on Gaza stance The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza. -
Business Switzerland scrambles to ink trade deal with US amid certain 'economic blow' due to tariffs The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, its largest market for its exports of pharmaceuticals, watches, machinery and chocolate. -
Business Tariff showdown shatters once robust populist alliance between Trump and Modi Once allies during the populist wave launched in Trump's first term, the US president and Indian PM Narendra Modi are now on a collision course over tariffs and Washington’s warming ties with Pakistan. -
Health news China reports thousands of chikungunya cases amid outbreak of mosquito-borne virus In the hardest-hit city of Foshan, patients have been hospitalised and residents are encouraged to take steps to prevent the virus from spreading. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News French PM Bayrou launches podcast and YouTube series to defend his 2026 budget cuts Under fire for his unpopular €44-billion savings plan, PM François Bayrou has decided to turn to YouTube and a podcast series to try to convince the French public. -
Europe News Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault in London train station Former leader of the far-right English Defence League was arrested by British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal. -
Business BP launches cost-cutting scheme despite beating profit expectations The business review comes just a few months after BP said it would save $4bn to $5bn by the end of 2027, relative to 2023 costs. -
Gaza Netanyahu to convene security cabinet amid further civilian deaths in Gaza Aid shortages and rising famine in Gaza escalate as Netanyahu plans complete occupation of the Strip, as further civilian deaths while seeking food were reported. -
Culture news Dolly Parton becomes Guinness World Records icon US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles. -
No Comment Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway. -
Travel News Ryanair baggage handlers call strikes at Spanish airports from August: How will it affect my flight? Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations. -
Denmark Denmark to axe Copenhagen's 'pornographic and too primitive' mermaid statue "The mermaid has completely normal proportions in relation to her size. Of course the breasts are big on a big woman," the man behind the statue said. -
Europe News At least five killed in 'intense' Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions Overnight Russian strikes targeted Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Sumy regions, killing five people and damaging civilian infrastructure. -
Kazakhstan UN's Guterres launches regional centre in Kazakhstan to drive sustainable development The UN secretary-general and the president of Kazakhstan held talks in Almaty and signed an agreement on the UN regional hub, which is meant to strengthen cooperation in Central Asia and support Afghanistan’s sustainable development. -
Health news Amid brutal heatwaves, Spain sees one of its worst months for heat-related deaths Spain reported 1,060 deaths attributed to high temperatures in July, up significantly from the same period a year earlier. -
Health news The world nearly beat polio. Here’s what got in the way Fake immunisation records, an imperfect vaccine, and leadership missteps have enabled polio’s comeback, an investigation found. -
Culture news Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until his October sentencing Since the July verdict, Combs’ lawyers have repeatedly renewed their efforts to get him out on bail until his sentencing, which is set for October. -
No Comment Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production. -
Culture news Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney ad controversy – and takes time to slam Taylor Swift The American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has the tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" and sparked debate over race and beauty standards. Now, Donald Trump has commented on the controversy by writing that Sweeney has the “HOTTEST AD OUT THERE” - while also bashing Taylor Swift... -
Health news This veteran can now drive again after losing all four limbs during Russia’s war in Ukraine With state-of-the-art prosthetics and a lot of work in rehabilitation, Mykola Shot has regained much of his independence and mobility. -
Europe News The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU's helm? As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president - almost unrecognisable from her first - many are wondering if she has truly changed course, or is simply revealing her true colours? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Perimenopause: What are the symptoms, and why are women calling it ‘cougar puberty?’ Women are rebranding perimenopause as ‘cougar puberty’ on social media, encouraging open discourse on a historically under-researched yet near-universal health issue. -
World News Trump administration reverses pledge to tie FEMA funds to stance on Israel following criticism A clause in FEMA’s terms and conditions mandating states to maintain commercial ties with Israel and Israeli companies to be allowed access to federal emergency funds was quietly removed on Monday. -
Business Europe’s M&A market is alive and kicking - in spite of the odds Geopolitical unrest and trade uncertainty are complicating mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Despite the volatility, battle-hardened executives are pushing ahead with dealmaking. -
Europe News The Netherlands announces weapons package for Ukraine under new Trump-NATO initiative Amsterdam becomes the first NATO member to use the alliance’s new initiative to supply Ukraine with much needed US weapons as it continues to fend off Russian attacks. -
Brazil Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle monitor, submit to a curfew and abide by limitations on his activity as legal proceedings investigating an alleged coup plot continue.