Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 4th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Lisbon funicular crash kills at least 15, injures 18
A popular funicular railway car in Lisbon, the Gloria, derailed on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. The crash, which left the tram "practically destroyed," prompted a major emergency response and has left the city in mourning.
2. Trump says he plans to hold talks on Ukraine in coming days
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to hold fresh talks on the Ukraine conflict in the coming days, following an unproductive August summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He admitted he underestimated the difficulty of achieving peace, noting he had expected the conflict to be resolved more easily.
3. North Korea's Kim reaffirms full support for Russia, KCNA says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that his country will continue to "fully support" Russia and its military, citing a "fraternal duty" under its treaty with Moscow. He and Russian President Vladimir Putin also discussed long-term partnership plans and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
4. Wildfires blaze across California Gold Country, ravage historic town
Lightning-sparked wildfires have ravaged parts of Northern California, scorching over 13,000 acres and destroying several homes in the historic town of Chinese Camp. Evacuation orders remain in place as more than 600 firefighters work to contain the blazes.
5. Russia rejects accusations over EU plane jamming as fake
Russia denies claims of jamming Ursula von der Leyen's airplane, calling the allegations fake and paranoid, according to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. The EU had suspected Russian interference after the GPS system was disrupted during her flight to Bulgaria.
Georgia is overhauling its migration laws in one of the most significant legal reforms in years, introducing criminal penalties for fake marriages, ti...
The global race to develop quantum computing is accelerating, with governments and technology firms investing heavily in what is expected to become a ...
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to block or significantly reduce river flows under the Indus Waters Treaty could have “far-reaching co...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 13 June, covering the latest developments you need to know....
The United States began their World Cup campaign in commanding fashion with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, delivering an emphatic performance that under...
Armenia has every right to choose Europe. But Europe’s support for Armenia’s direction should not become automatic approval of its political process.
Georgia is overhauling its migration laws in one of the most significant legal reforms in years, introducing criminal penalties for fake marriages, tighter controls on foreign students and expanded investigative powers for the migration authorities.
The global race to develop quantum computing is accelerating, with governments and technology firms investing heavily in what is expected to become a major new computing era.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 13 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
SpaceX has made history with the largest initial public offering ever in the United States, pricing its shares at $135 each and achieving a market valuation of $1.77 trillion.
SpaceX made a historic entrance into the Nasdaq on Friday, surging over 20% in its first day of trading and lifting its valuation to more than $2 trillion. Investors flocked to the world’s largest IPO, betting on Elon Musk’s sprawling empire spanning rockets, AI and beyond.
While France hosts next week’s Group of Seven summit, businesses in neighbouring Switzerland have already begun taking precautions, with many shops in Geneva boarded up ahead of a large anti-G7 demonstration expected on Sunday.
Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium has been reinstated after Alpine successfully challenged his post-race penalties through a Right of Review request with the FIA.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have criticised Britain, France and Germany for leaving them out of talks with Russia about a potential future peace deal for Ukraine.
Every June, roughly 13 million young people in China sit down at the same time to take the same test. They have been preparing for it, in many cases, since primary school. Their families have rearranged their lives around it.
Georgia is overhauling its migration laws in one of the most significant legal reforms in years, introducing criminal penalties for fake marriages, tighter controls on foreign students and expanded investigative powers for the migration authorities.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 13 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Ambassadors from the European Union’s 27 member states have agreed to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, paving the way for the first formal phase of talks to begin on Monday.
European Union countries have agreed to maintain the current three-hour threshold for flight delay compensation in the bloc’s upcoming update to air passenger rights, preserving one of the most recognisable protections for travellers.
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