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live U.S. declares objectives met in Iran operation as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked - Middle East conflict on 6 May

President Donald Trump cited "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran as he announced he would briefly pause the operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges China to pressure Tehran over its actions in the Hormuz.

UAE reports second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as Tehran's military issues denial

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Middle East Conflict

UAE reports second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as Tehran's military issues denial

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it was dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (5 May), despite denials from authorities in Tehran.

Luxury cruise where three died in suspected hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands

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Hantavirus Update

Luxury cruise where three died in suspected hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands

A luxury cruise ship stranded off Cape Verde since Sunday (3 May) due to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is to set sail for the Canary Islands, Spain's Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi at risk of death, family warns

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Activism

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi at risk of death, family warns

The husband of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has expressed growing concern over her health following her hospitalisation for severe medical complications, warning that her condition could become life-threatening without proper treatment.

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

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Visual arts

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

The 61st Venice Biennale has opened under grey skies and political tension, with disputes over Russia and Israel, resignations on the jury, and protests marking the start of one of the art world’s most high-profile events.

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South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

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Diplomacy

Armenia links open borders with peace and regional connectivity at Yerevan Dialogue 2026

Armenia says open borders, regional connectivity and economic integration are central to its peace strategy, as Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the country’s evolving normalisation agenda with Türkiye at the Yerevan Dialogue 2026 forum.

EPC summit in Yerevan highlights fragile South Caucasus peace efforts

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Diplomacy

EPC summit in Yerevan highlights fragile South Caucasus peace efforts

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’s planned visits to Yerevan and Baku framed the 8th European Political Community summit on 4 May, as European leaders focused on fragile South Caucasus peace efforts and rising geopolitical tensions.

New high-speed trains half journey from Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent to UNESCO-listed Silk Road city to 7.5 hours

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Transport

New high-speed trains half journey from Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent to UNESCO-listed Silk Road city to 7.5 hours

New high-speed trains launched between Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent and the UNESCO-listed Silk Road city of Khiva will slash journey times from 14 hours to 7.5 hours according to Uzbekistan's state railway company, Uzbek City.

Georgia faces sharp EU criticism as Yerevan summit highlights shifting South Caucasus dynamics

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View from Georgia

Georgia faces sharp EU criticism as Yerevan summit highlights shifting South Caucasus dynamics

The eighth European Political Community summit brought dozens of world leaders to Yerevan, signalling Europe’s deepening interest in the South Caucasus.

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AnewZ Morning Brief – 6 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 6th of May, covering the la...

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School Shooting

Teen suspect arrested after deadly school shooting in Brazil

A shooting at a school in northwestern Brazil on Tuesday (5 May) has left two staff members dead and several others injured, including a student, i...

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Visual arts

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

The 61st Venice Biennale has opened under grey skies and political tension, with disputes over Russia and Israel, resignations on the jury, and pro...

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Activism

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi at risk of death, family warns

The husband of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has expressed growing concern ove...

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Middle East Conflict

live U.S. declares objectives met in Iran operation as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked - Middle East conflict on 6 May

President Donald Trump cited "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran as he announced he would briefly pause the ...

Turkish energy minister: War-induced energy crisis likely to continue

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View from Türkiye

Turkish energy minister: War-induced energy crisis likely to continue

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has warned that global energy supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict are likely to persist.

World

World News

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School Shooting

Teen suspect arrested after deadly school shooting in Brazil

A shooting at a school in northwestern Brazil on Tuesday (5 May) has left two staff members dead and several others injured, including a student, in the latest incident of violence to hit the country’s education system.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 6 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 6th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Five killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine gas facilities as ceasefire proposals clash

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Russia Ukraine War

Five killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine gas facilities as ceasefire proposals clash

A Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s gas production facilities has killed five people, including two rescue workers, Ukrainian officials said, as Kyiv and Moscow exchanged competing ceasefire proposals.

IAEA reports damage at Zaporizhzhia's nuclear plant in Ukraine after drone strike

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Ukraine war

IAEA reports damage at Zaporizhzhia's nuclear plant in Ukraine after drone strike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Monday (4 May) that meteorological monitoring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in south-eastern Ukraine had been damaged by a drone.

Business

Business Economy Markets

Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25%

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U.S.-EU Trade Tariff

Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the 15% level agreed last year, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with its trade commitments.

Renewables in focus as Iran war pushes up Europe’s power prices

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Renewable energy

Renewables in focus as Iran war pushes up Europe’s power prices

As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, the Drin River, which descends through the mountains of northern Albania, is acting as a kind of shield.

China orders Meta to unwind $2bn Manus acquisition

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Artificial Intelligence

China orders Meta to unwind $2bn Manus acquisition

China has ordered Meta to unwind its more than $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence start-up Manus, marking a major escalation in Beijing’s scrutiny of foreign investment in sensitive technology sectors. The order was issued on Monday by the National Development and Reform Commission.

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

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Technology

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

Meta Platforms will cut about 10% of its global workforce from 20 May, marking the start of a wider restructuring as the company increases spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and plans further layoffs later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

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Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

Tim Cook, the tech boss who led Apple to become a $4 trillion company in its post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down after 15 years in the top job. John Ternus, an Apple veteran of 25 years, who is currently the U.S. company’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over from September.

Culture

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Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot suspect pleads guilty in part

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Court Hearing

Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot suspect pleads guilty in part

A 21-year-old man accused of planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty in part, as his trial opened on Tuesday (28 April) in Austria.

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

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Signed cinema

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL), released on 27 April to mark National Deaf History Month.

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Eurovision

Slovenia joins Eurovision boycott as broadcasters protest Israel’s participation

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back Paramount merger, creating Hollywood mega studio

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Hollywood Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back Paramount merger, creating Hollywood mega studio

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of the media group, advancing a deal valued at roughly $110 billion including debt in a move that could reshape Hollywood and the global entertainment industry.

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