Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America’s most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.
Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d’Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.
Tehran and Muscat are drafting an agreement to reopen the waterway via shared routes and service fees. However, implementation hinges on Washington lifting its blockade, with President Trump rejecting Iranian control or any shipping tolls.
Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington’s efforts to advance a ceasefire.
Despite being declared less than three months ago, the outbreak has already become the largest ever recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.
Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.
Hundreds of firefighters, backed by helicopters and water-dropping aircraft, are battling a major wildfire west of Athens.