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.
Month: May 2026
Europe is hungry for AI data centres — but its energy grid cannot feed them
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.
A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three
A small plane carrying five people crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, shortly after takeoff.
DigiCert Hacked in Screensaver-Based Attack to Fraudulently Obtain EV Code Signing Certificates
DigiCert, a major Certificate Authority, recently suffered a significant security breach where hackers used a malicious screensaver file to steal 60 Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing certificates. These highly trusted certificates were subsequently…
RBA interest rates: Michele Bullock says Australians poorer with ‘no way out’ as she warns of more rate hikes
Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate for third consecutive meeting as governor says increases ‘are not going to do anything for inflation’ in next six monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free a…
21 people killed and dozens injured in massive explosion at fireworks plant 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.
“Fascinated, Disturbed”: US Judge ‘Apologises’ To Trump Event Shooting Suspect
A U.S. judge on Monday apologized to the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump for the “legally deficient” treatment he has
Australia hikes rates again and warns inflation will stay higher for longer
Inflation had picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and the conflict in the Middle East had resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices.
HSBC shares drop as first-quarter pre-tax profit misses estimates on higher expected credit losses
Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts’ estimates.
Australian author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material
Prosecutors drop two other charges against Jasper Jones author, 43, including allegations he produced child exploitation materialAward‑winning author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, while a ch…