Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 28th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Kyiv hit by overnight Russian drone and missile strikes
Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv, causing widespread damage to residential buildings and fires across the city.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the strike as Russia’s response to diplomacy, called for strong sanctions, and urged reactions from China and Hungary.
2. White House lowers flags to half-staff in honour of Minneapolis shooting victims
A gunman opened fire on worshippers and schoolchildren at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others before taking his own life.
Authorities are investigating the attack as a potential domestic terrorism and hate crime, while officials urge caution against politicising the tragedy amid debates over gun access and identity issues.
3. Britain, France, and Germany move to trigger UN sanctions
Britain, France, and Germany are expected to start the process of reinstating UN sanctions on Iran on Thursday, while hoping Tehran will make nuclear programme commitments within 30 days that could lead them to postpone formal action, according to diplomats.
Meanwhile, UN nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iran, but full access and verification remain unresolved.
4. Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin to join Xi Jinping at Beijing military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend China’s 3 September military parade alongside President Xi Jinping, showcasing solidarity during Western sanctions and pressure.
The event will highlight China’s military capabilities, advanced weaponry, and the growing strategic ties between Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang.
5. Qarabağ FK make history, qualify for Champions League group stage again
Azerbaijan’s Qarabağ FK have become the country’s only club to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage twice.
Despite a 3-2 loss to Ferencváros, Qarabağ advanced 5-4 on aggregate, marking a historic return to Europe’s top competition and a proud moment for Azerbaijani football.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out his timetable for departure on Monday, putting Britain on track for its seventh leader in 10 years, and paving the way for former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to replace him.
The UK has become the latest country to annouce a social media ban for children under 16. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the announcement on Monday, adding that he will impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms as well.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to publish the UK government's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following growing pressure over the UK's military spending commitments.
As Britain's sanctions on three Georgia-registered companies made headlines on 26 May, the Georgian side of the story was already complicated. The National Bank of Georgia had flagged Arvix LLC, Rapira Group LLC and Aifory LLC to law enforcement back in September 2025.
At least thirteen people have died and sixty-six have been injured following an explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub at Ras Laffan, authorities said on Sunday.
Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Sunday (21 June) as the tournament newcomers held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Vozinha was once again at the centre of the story, this time with his mother watching from the stands.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a landmark internet deal that will allow traffic to pass through Azerbaijani networks.It's the latest deal to highlight the ongoing peace process between the two countries.
A Ukrainian strike has damaged a school building in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to local authorities cited by the TASS news agency. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Bangladesh has called for increased climate financing and faster delivery of support to vulnerable nations, arguing that current global funding commitments fall far short of what developing countries need to tackle the growing impacts of climate change.
Apple is facing a £3 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom after a competition tribunal approved a major collective action over its iCloud storage service.
Amnesty International has accused the European Union of being complicit in human rights abuses after authorities in eastern and western Libya intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees through mass arrests, detentions and expulsions.
Belgium has issued 24-hour visas to a Taliban delegation attending European Union migration talks in Brussels, as EU member states explore ways to return some Afghans convicted of serious crimes or considered security threats.
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of Scotland's governing Scottish National Party (SNP), has been jailed for five years and three months after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a 13-year period
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