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Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner

French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums.

05/05/2026

Europe Today

With NATO in disarray, what’s next for European security?

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 day.

05/05/2026

Markets

European markets mixed as oil prices stay elevated on Iran war fears

European markets opened in the green on Tuesday morning but later traded mixed as traders monitored developments in the Middle East.

05/05/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Morning

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

05/05/2026

Destinations

Why Greece is Europe’s top pick for a slower, more relaxing summer

As travellers turn away from overcrowded hotspots, new research points to Greece as Europe’s top destination for a relaxing summer holiday, where lesser-known islands and mainland escapes offer space, scenery and a much-needed change of pace.

05/05/2026

Tech News

Why powering the AI boom Is breaking Europe's grid

From decade-long grid queues to facilities running at half capacity, a new study exposes the energy crisis at the heart of Europe's push to boost its AI capabilities.

05/05/2026

Earth News

Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills

Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment.

05/05/2026

Health news

AI outperforms doctors at medical diagnosis, new study finds

Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice.

05/05/2026

China

21 people killed, 61 injured in fireworks plant explosion in China

Authorities are still investigating the reasons of the explosion, with negligence being suspected as a likely cause. Officials warned that the death toll is likely to climb as search and rescue operations continue.

05/05/2026

Culture news

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94

The iconic merchandiser is widely credited with helping revolutionise the fashion industry in the US. The company she co-founded with her husband did not disclose the cause of Fisher’s death.

05/05/2026

Germany

This is what we know about the man arrested for killing two in Leipzig

Two people have been confirmed dead while two others remain hospitalised and in critical condition after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in the eastern city of Leipzig.

05/05/2026