2026-03-05

Work

Humans are the key to making AI work, says EY

Training, regulation, and employee collaboration are essential for successfully scaling businesses using AI, EY's Jad Shimaly told Euronews Next at Mobile World Congress.

05/03/2026

France

France deploys Charles de Gaulle: What to know about the jet carrier

Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war.

05/03/2026

Economy

Iran war: How exposed are European economies?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent gas prices surging by 60%, putting additional strain on Europe's already-depleted winter inventories and prompting economists to revise their 2026 growth and inflation outlooks.

05/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 5th, 2026 – Midday

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

05/03/2026

Culture news

Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies aged 83

António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's most widely read, sold and translated writers , has died. He was 83.

05/03/2026

Europe Today

Trump says adiós to Spain trade — should Madrid do the same to Trump?

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a firm "no to war" and blocked the US from using Spanish soil for its Iran operations. In response, US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain. Let’s break down what is at stake.

05/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Hundreds cross Azerbaijan's Astara border as Iran war intensifies

Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says he held a phone call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas to discuss evacuation efforts of European nationals trapped in Iran amid US and Israeli attacks.

05/03/2026

Iran

Euroviews. From airstrikes to aftermath: The Iran question

In an opinion article for Euronews, Saeid Golkar, associate professor at the University of Tennessee, warns that weakening Iran's regime militarily without a transition plan could leave a more radicalised system in place.

05/03/2026

No Comment

Small plane crashes into two homes in Phoenix, three injured

Aerial video shows wreckage after small plane crashes in Arizona.

05/03/2026

Europe in Motion

Talent shortage: These are the hardest roles to fill in Europe

The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Watch: Drone strike hits Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan

Videos obtained by Euronews appear to show flashes, explosions and damage at Razi Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. Authorities say three Iranian drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal, as emergency crews responded at the scene.

05/03/2026

Culture news

Mayor of Marseille opposes Kanye West gig over 'unapologetic Nazism'

Benoît Payan said the rapper is “not welcome” to perform at his scheduled concert at the Velodrome stadium on 11 June.

05/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport

In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident.

05/03/2026

Iran

Live. Iran fires barrage on Qatar as Israel hits Tehran in fresh strikes

The Iran war continued into its sixth day with another round of strikes by Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, hundreds of ships have been stranded due to Tehran's threats to strike vessels in the Straight of Hormuz, affecting up to 20% of global oil trade. Follow our live blog.

05/03/2026

No Comment

Bodies of Iranian sailors arrive at Sri Lanka mortuary after warship sinking

Bodies of Iranian sailors killed in the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena were brought to a hospital mortuary in Galle, Sri Lanka, after a US submarine torpedoed the vessel in the Indian Ocean, officials said.

05/03/2026

Culture news

Berlinale crisis: Tricia Tuttle stays as festival boss after Gaza row

Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events.

05/03/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes 'righteous' says Belgian minister

Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push.

05/03/2026

Travel News

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh

While Qatar’s airspace remains closed, the airline is set to begin operations in nearby cities to help those who are stranded due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict.

05/03/2026

Climate

Greenland’s unpredictable ice cover threatens traditional fishers

Diminishing sea ice could push traditional ice fishers to use boats or into the ranks of commercial fishing.

05/03/2026

Health news

Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

05/03/2026

Tech News

Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter?

Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market.

05/03/2026

Europe Today

Iran attacks 'legally problematic' but 'righteous', Theo Francken says

Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes.

05/03/2026

Europe Today

Belgian Defence Minister, actor Coster-Waldau speak to Euronews

Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Live from 8 am Brussels time.

05/03/2026

EU.XL

Digital euro: The EU’s tool for payment sovereignty?

Six in ten European transactions flow through American infrastructure, such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Brussels wants to change that with the digital euro, its most ambitious plan.

05/03/2026

Culture news

The Museum of Innocence: Netflix memories of love, a city and objects

How Orhan Pamuk's television adaptation of 1970s Istanbul for Netflix is taking over Turkey with its portrayal of love, memories and objects.

05/03/2026

Living

Pain, growth and hope: 5 climate reads for World Book Day

Looking for an inspiring climate read? A bookworm shares five favourites.

05/03/2026

Markets

Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed

Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets.

05/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 5th, 2026 – Morning

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

05/03/2026

Travel News

Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.

05/03/2026

Italy

Watch: Firefighters rescue wolf trapped in canal in northern Italy

Firefighters rescued a young female wolf that had fallen into a canal in San Giovanni Lupatoto near Verona. The exhausted animal was sedated and taken to veterinarians before an expected release back into the wild, authorities said.

05/03/2026