5 February 2026 | Euronews
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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. -
Earth News Scientists threw a tea party for apes and discovered they can use their imagination and play pretend Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened. -
12 minutes with Council of Europe chief calls for political and financial backing of Ukraine Special 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. -
Europe News Make the Saving and Investment Union a reality, Calviño tells EU leaders The European Investment Bank president's intervention comes ahead of the Informal European Council in mid-February. -
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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. -
No Comment 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. -
Top News Stories Today 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. -
No Comment 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. -
Culture news Heated rivalry: Timothée Chalamet plays up derby dispute at Lyon football 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. -
Space This black hole may be 100 trillion times more powerful than Star Wars’ Death Star, scientists find 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. -
Europe News Ukraine peace deal without Kyiv would shatter Western credibility, Warsaw mayor tells Euronews 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. -
Europe News Constraining rights laws over migration sets dangerous precedent, watchdog says 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. -
Poland Poland detains five in cigarette smuggling ring using weather balloons from Belarus Polish authorities detained five men over balloon-smuggled cigarettes from Belarus, as rising cross-border incidents force airspace limits and tighter security. -
Europe News EIB to frontload €3bn to mitigate impact of EU's carbon tax on road transport and buildings 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. -
Health news New oral pill could improve cholesterol control for people at risk of heart attack, study shows A new pill in the final phase of clinical trials cuts harmful cholesterol by 60% in high-risk patients. -
Tech News Germany unveils its first AI factory in boost for European digital sovereignty 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. -
Culture news 'All American': 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. -
Culture news Rare Michelangelo foot sketch for Sistine Chapel fresco fetches record €23 million 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. -
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. -
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. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Sri Lanka Sacred shrines, historic forts, tea hills and golden coastlines—join Lilly Douse as she explores Sri Lanka. -
Italy Vance hails unifying moment as US delegation arrives for Milan-Cortina 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. -
Culture Series Meet Vafa Musayeva, Azerbaijan’s first woman on Everest 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. -
Qatar German chancellor visits Qatar for cooperation 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. -
Europe in Motion Priced out: Why are so many Winter Olympic athletes asking for financial support? European and international athletes have been forced to resort to GoFundMe to finance eye-watering equipment, travel and ticket costs. -
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. -
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. -
United Kingdom UK's Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson's ambassador 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. -
Travel News Dreamy beaches and incredible wildlife: Sri Lanka just launched a digital nomad visa You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026. -
Health news Mediterranean diet is linked to a lower risk of stroke for women, a new study finds Women who regularly follow a Mediterranean diet show a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. -
Tech News Watch: Humanoid robots work together using the same AI 'brain' Until now, humanoid robots have largely worked on their own. A new AI system is designed to run them together. -
Economy BoE holds rates at 3.75% as inflation stays stubbornly above target The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with inflation still above the 2% target and early-2026 data hinting the economy has started the year stronger than expected — complicating the case for near-term cuts. -
Italy Experts back Anglo-Australian parents in Italy in child custody row In a dispute that attracted international attention, Italian health experts have urged that three children taken from their Anglo-Australian parents in rural Italy be swiftly returned home, with monitoring in place. -
Ukraine Ukraine and Russia swap 314 prisoners of war after Abu Dhabi talks Meanwhile, the Kremlin-affiliated media outlets revealed that Moscow’s key demand is not only full Russian control over Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, but also official recognition of Donbas as Russian territory by all sides, including Ukraine. -
Lifestyle Airbnb launches romantic 'Wuthering Heights' experience - for free Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom. -
Azerbaijan Vance to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan as US advocates TRIPP corridor JD Vance’s trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan underscores renewed US focus on South Caucasus peace and the TRIPP corridor’s trade and digital ambitions. -
Nature Giant phantom jellyfish spotted in Argentina's deep sea A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's vessel exploring the deep sea near Argentina. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Midday 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. -
Business Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability. -
Health news France puts assisted dying back on the table after Senate rejection French MPs’ social affairs committee revives divisive assisted dying bill after last week’s Senate turndown, paving the way for a plenary vote on 24 February. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s SpaceX company town is creating its own police squad SpaceX’s company town, Starbase, has recently sought approval for its own police force, given the assets in the town and its relatively isolated location. -
No Comment Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams' uniforms Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits. -
Europe News EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China. -
Tech News Germany is embracing AI 'at full speed' as digital transformation is 'critical,' minister says Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernisation, Karsten Wildberger, tells Euronews Next how the government is pushing ahead with efforts to digitise the country with the help of AI. -
USA Bill Gates apologises for 'every minute' spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denying email claims "The focus was always, he knew a lot of very rich people, and he was saying he could get them to give money to global health. In retrospect, that was a dead end," Gates said in an interview aired Wednesday. -
No Comment Russian drones strike Kyiv as capital battles power cuts and cold Ukraine woke to fresh attacks on its capital on 5 February 2026, as Kyiv faces a growing energy crisis and renewed Russian strikes. -
Economy ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient The ECB held rates as eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged. -
Culture news Why has Draco Malfoy become the mascot for the 2026 Lunar New Year in China? Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse - last seen in 1966. And this year's celebrations have an unlikely, Harry Potter-themed mascot. Here's why. -
Portugal At least one killed and thousands evacuated as Storm Leonardo tears through Portugal and Spain Leonardo is the latest in a string of storms to affect Spain and Portugal this year. Severe weather had already killed five people and injured hundreds in Portugal last week. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns. -
Art 'From Monet to Warhol': The exhibition that has become a must-see for thousands in Greece The exhibition includes 83 works, part of a large Swiss private collection. It is a journey through the history of painting from 1870 to 2000, through 12 artistic movements. -
No Comment Spain on red alert as Storm Leonardo unleashes torrential rain and floods Storm Leonardo batters southern Spain, flooding Grazalema, forcing evacuations and school closures as red alerts and flash flood fears persist. -
Earth News 'Not a dumping ground for the world': Malaysia announces immediate ban on e-waste imports E-waste can contain lead, mercury and cadmium that pollute soil and water resources if improperly processed or dumped. -
No Comment Rising rivers and deadly floods slam Portugal as Storm Leonardo hits Portugal faces floods and evacuations as Storm Leonardo swamps rivers and streets, after deadly weather in Spain and weeks of storms across Iberia. -
Europe Today Europe Today: EU seals €90 billion loan for Ukraine as Putin's diplomatic isolation deepens Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. -
Europe News Melting ice, rising risks: Why Europe and NATO are racing to defend the Arctic Western allies lack military capabilities that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic and keep Russia in check in an area that spans about 4% of the Earth's surface. -
USA The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way? -
EU.XL Can the EU replicate Estonia’s startup success? Estonia is one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. But its success raises an uncomfortable question in Brussels: if this works so well there, why does the EU still struggle to start borderless businesses? -
Culture news Louvre heist: Empress Eugénie's dropped and damaged crown to be restored to former glory The French museum says the historic crown, dropped and left damaged during the dramatic daylight robbery last October, is almost intact and will be fully restored. -
Tech News Female employees in tech and finance could be hit harder by AI-driven job losses A new report by the City of London Corporation highlights that women employees in tech and finance industries could be more at risk from automation-led job losses. -
Earth News Sweden’s brown bears were saved from brink of extinction. Will annual hunts bring back their demise? In 2024, Sweden controversially issued licences to kill 20 per cent of its brown bear population in an annual hunt. Now it wants to go further. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Morning 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.
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Health news What decades of tobacco regulation can teach us about ultra-processed food, new study finds A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face tobacco-style rules on marketing, labelling, and taxation. -
China Xi Jinping discusses growing links, ties with US and global crises in video call with Vladimir Putin China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US President Donald Trump. -
USA Trump pushes Beijing to break from Tehran in phone call with Xi Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran.