2026-02-05

Economy

ECB rates unchanged, Lagarde: 'Inflation is in a good place'

The ECB kept rates unchanged as inflation fell to 1.7%. Christine Lagarde said policy is “in a good place”, downplaying the undershoot as temporary, while stressing data dependence, balanced risks and the need for EU reforms to support growth.

05/02/2026

Earth News

Apes can use their imagination and ‘play pretend’ - finds study

Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened.

05/02/2026

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Council of Europe boss calls for full backing for Ukraine Tribunal

The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.

05/02/2026

Europe News

Make the Saving and Investment Union a reality, Calviño says

The European Investment Bank president's intervention comes ahead of the Informal European Council in mid-February.

05/02/2026

Business

Wall Street drops sharply as Google's Alphabet drags down stocks

Wall Street slid on Thursday after Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower and rattling assets from bitcoin to precious metals.

05/02/2026

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Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia

Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.

05/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/02/2026

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Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on the way.

05/02/2026

Culture news

Timothée Chalamet targets football derby fans at Lyon shirt signing

While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club's bitter rivalry.

05/02/2026

Space

Scientists find a black hole exuding more energy than the Death Star

A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oregon have discovered one of the most energetic and powerful forces in the universe, potentially 100 trillion times stronger than Star Wars’ Death Star.

05/02/2026

Europe News

Warsaw mayor: Peace deal without Kyiv would shatter West's credibility

In an interview with Euronews, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski warned that ending Russia's war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s full consent would undermine Western unity and embolden authoritarian regimes worldwide.

05/02/2026

Europe News

Reinterpreting European human rights risks rollbacks, watchdog warns

The head of Europe's leading human rights organisation warned that reviewing human rights to deal with migration challenges could become a Pandora's box.

05/02/2026

Poland

Poland detains five in Belarus balloon cigarette smuggling ring

Polish authorities detained five men over balloon-smuggled cigarettes from Belarus, as rising cross-border incidents force airspace limits and tighter security.

05/02/2026

Europe News

EU unveils €3bn to mitigate impact of upcoming carbon tax

The new funds come on top of €4 billion frontloaded to the Social Climate Fund, meaning a total of €7 billion will be available for EU countries before 2028.

05/02/2026

Health news

Experimental oral drug lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol by 60%, study finds

A new pill in the final phase of clinical trials cuts harmful cholesterol by 60% in high-risk patients.

05/02/2026

Tech News

Germany launches one of Europe’s largest AI factories

As the EU looks to build its own AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign providers, one of Europe’s largest AI computing hubs has opened in Munich.

05/02/2026

Culture news

Everything we know about MAGA's protest Super Bowl Halftime Show

MAGA is preparing to hold the All-American Halftime Show in protest of the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl music acts. Prepare to be underwhelmed.

05/02/2026

Culture news

Rare Michelangelo sketch for Sistine Chapel sells for €23m at auction

An extremely rare sketch of a foot by Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel has sold for a record €23 million at a Christie's auction in New York. The recently discovered drawing was part of a study for the Libyan Sibyl on the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican.

05/02/2026

Europe Today

Watch the video: €90 billion loan for Ukraine — how will it help?

EU locks in a €90bn Ukraine package for defence and public services, with opt-outs, "pay to play" access for UK firms and a fast-track Parliament vote.

05/02/2026

Business

Is Nike anti-white? Trump civil rights chief subpoenas sports giant

The EEOC is seeking court-enforced access to Nike's records as the Trump administration ramps up its crackdown on corporate diversity programmes.

05/02/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Sri Lanka

In partnership with Media City

Sacred shrines, historic forts, tea hills and golden coastlines—join Lilly Douse as she explores Sri Lanka.

05/02/2026

Italy

Vance hails unifying moment as US team arrives for Winter Games

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.

05/02/2026

Culture Series

Meet Vafa Musayeva, Azerbaijan’s first woman on Everest

In partnership with Azpromo

Vafa Musayeva recalls her journey to the world’s highest peak after becoming the first Azerbaijani woman to summit Everest and complete the Everest–Lhotse combination in one season.

05/02/2026

Qatar

German chancellor visits Qatar for energy talks amid regional tensions

Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears.

05/02/2026

Europe in Motion

Are Milan and the Winter Olympics bankrupting the athletes themselves?

European and international athletes have been forced to resort to GoFundMe to finance eye-watering equipment, travel and ticket costs.

05/02/2026

Gaza

At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations

Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.

05/02/2026

Italy

Rome church's 'Meloni' angel face erased after outcry

The restored face of an angel on a Roman church fresco with a resemblance to Italian Premier Meloni has been erased after its renovation blew up in local media. The face has been replaced by a rough patch of paint — after church authorities reportedly asked restorer Bruno Valentinet to cover it up.

05/02/2026

United Kingdom

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson appointment

The British prime minister faces intense pressure over the appointment after newly released documents revealed further details of Mandelson's ties to Epstein, pointing to a closer relationship than Mandelson had previously disclosed.

05/02/2026

Travel News

This dreamy island country just launched a digital nomad visa

You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.

05/02/2026

Health news

Following this diet may reduce stroke risk among women

Women who regularly follow a Mediterranean diet show a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study.

05/02/2026