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18:34
Italy protests

Italy protests after Switzerland frees bar fire suspect

Italy lodged a formal protest on Saturday over the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar destroyed by a deadly New Year’s Day fire and recalled its ambassador to Switzerland, as the court decision drew criticism in both countries.

12:59
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 24 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 24th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

21:03
NATO remarks

Trump praises British troops after criticism over NATO remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday praised “brave” British soldiers and hailed their sacrifice in Afghanistan, a day after his remarks suggesting NATO forces stayed away from the front lines sparked anger in Britain and across Europe.

10:28
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 23 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:37
U.S. WHO Exit

United States officially leaves WHO, sparking funding crisis

The United States officially left the World Health Organization on 22 January, triggering a financial and operational crisis at the United Nations health agency. The move follows a year of warnings from global health experts that a U.S. exit could undermine public health at home and abroad.

09:03
Rebuilding Gaza

Coastal skyscrapers and a new airport: U.S. unveils 'New Gaza' rebuild plan

Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser, unveiled plans for a “New Gaza” on 23 January in Davos. The initiative to rebuild the war‑torn territory with residential, industrial, and tourism zones accompanies the launch of Trump’s Board of Peace to end the Israel-Hamas war.

08:34
TikTok Ownership

TikTok seals U.S. joint venture deal to avoid American ban

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has finalised a deal to create a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. user data, safeguarding the popular short-video app from a potential U.S. ban. The move comes after years of political and legal battles over national security concerns.

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