10:00

View from China

Can humans have babies in space? China is trying to find out

China has launched the world’s first experiment to study how artificial human embryos develop in space, marking a major step in understanding whether humans could one day reproduce beyond Earth.

09:15

View from China

Chinese family uses AI to hide son's death from elderly mother

Every day, an elderly woman in China’s Shandong province looks forward to a video call from her son. He asks about her health, tells her he has been busy with work, and promises he will come home once he has saved enough money. She tells him she misses him. He tells her to take care of herself.

23:55

Modena Incident

Car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena, injuring at least eight

At least eight people were injured after a driver rammed a car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, authorities said on Saturday. Four of the victims were reported to be in serious condition.

23:20

Rwanda genocide

Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in UN custody aged 93

Félicien Kabuga, one of the last remaining suspects linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has died in custody at the age of 93, a United Nations court said on Saturday.

19:46

London march

Tens of thousands join rival London immigration and pro-Palestinian protests

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of central London on Saturday (16 May) as two large-scale protests unfolded simultaneously - one focused on immigration and national identity, the other held in support of Palestinians and to mark Nakba Day.

18:34

Train accident

Eight killed and dozens injured after freight train hits bus in Thailand

At least eight people have died and 32 others were injured after a freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Bangkok on Saturday (16 May), triggering a fire that quickly spread through the vehicle.

17:48

U.S.-China relations

Five key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit as U.S.-China relations enter a new phase

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to project stability and renewed dialogue during a closely watched summit in Beijing this week, even as major disagreements over Taiwan, trade and global security remained unresolved.

17:11

Khashoggi case

France opens new judicial inquiry into Jamal Khashoggi killing

French authorities have opened a new judicial inquiry into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, bringing renewed legal attention to a case that continues to draw international focus nearly eight years after his killing.

16:52

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September

Pope Leo is set to visit France from 25 to 28 September, with a stop at UNESCO headquarters in Paris expected to form a significant part of the trip. 

15:13

U.S.-Cuba relations

U.S. plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro next Wednesday

The Trump administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro next Wednesday, according to a U.S. Justice Department official, in a move that would escalate the pressure campaign against the island's communist government.

10:51

Politics

Trump says ISIS deputy killed in U.S.- Nigerian operation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, was killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces.

09:16

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 16 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 16th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:00

View from China

Scientists discover ‘two-headed’ snake hidden in ancient forests of southern China

Deep in the ancient forests of southern China, researchers have discovered a small, shy snake with an extraordinary survival trick: when threatened, it creates the illusion that it has two heads.

01:42

Board of Peace

Trump may ask Israel to give Palestinian taxes to Board of Peace Gaza plan

The United States is considering asking Israel to transfer part of the tax revenues withheld from the Palestinian Authority (PA) to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to help fund Gaza’s post-war reconstruction, according to five sources familiar with the discussions.

01:31

India-UAE

India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit

India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed on a framework for a strategic defence partnership, according to India’s foreign ministry.

01:18

U.S.-Poland

U.S. scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

The Pentagon has scrapped plans to send around 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, according to two American officials. The unexpected move has drawn strong criticism from lawmakers and revived debate over U.S. President Donald Trump’s wider plans to reduce U.S. military presence in Europe.