Germany's Chancellor Merz files criminal complaints over online insults
A Welt am Sonntag investigation, published in December 2025, has caused a stir in Germany, revealing that Chancellor Friedrich Merz initiated nearly 5...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 9 September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Israel issues Gaza City evacuation order ahead of new offensive
Israel warned residents to evacuate Gaza City as forces prepare a ground operation, following threats to intensify attacks if Hamas does not release the remaining hostages.
International concerns grow over the humanitarian impact on the densely populated territory.
2. Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in Chicago
After weeks of vowing to deploy National Guard troops to fight crime in Chicago, the Trump administration said on Monday it had launched a deportation crackdown in Illinois targeting hardened criminals among immigrants in the U.S. without legal status.
3. Macron faces political crisis as France’s parliament rejects budget plans
French President Emmanuel Macron is grappling with a deepening political crisis after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s expected resignation, following parliament’s rejection of his budget proposals.
With a divided legislature dominated by the far-right and hard-left, Macron must navigate limited options, including appointing a new premier, forming a minority government, or risking a snap election.
4. Norway’s Labour wins second term as right surges in election
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere’s Labour government secured a second term, but dependence on smaller allies makes passing legislation challenging.
The election saw the populist Progress Party achieve its best-ever result, reflecting a shift to the right during concerns over living costs and international conflicts.
5. Train collides with double-decker bus in Mexico
A freight train crashed into a double-decker passenger bus in central Mexico, killing ten people and injuring at least 61 others.
The collision occurred between Atlacomulco and Maravatio, leaving the bus’s top deck severely damaged.
Authorities urged drivers to follow railroad safety rules, while bus accidents remain a frequent and deadly hazard across the country.
6. President Aliyev calls on Global South to shape a fairer world order
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the need for Global South countries to take an active part in shaping a fairer world order in his address to participants of the 13th session of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Think Tank Forum.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out ordering a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is confident the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.
New York City parents could soon have access to free childcare for two-year-old children following a joint announcement made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday (8 January).
Türkiye has stepped back from mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan after repeated efforts failed to narrow deep differences between Islamabad and Kabul.
Türkiye is reportedly in discussions to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a strategic move that could reshape security dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia.
Iran does not seek war with Israel or the United States but is prepared to respond if attacked, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday (8 January ) as economic protests sweep the country and Tehran's crackdown reportedly intensifies.
Elon Musk announced that the social media platform X will make its new algorithm publicly available, including all code related to organic and advertising post recommendations, in seven days.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has called on South Korea to thoroughly investigate recent drone incidents and provide a detailed explanation, according to a statement released by state media KCNA on Sunday.
A Welt am Sonntag investigation, published in December 2025, has caused a stir in Germany, revealing that Chancellor Friedrich Merz initiated nearly 5,000 criminal complaints over online insults directed at him since 2021.
The Nicaraguan government announced on Saturday that it had freed dozens of inmates from the country’s national penitentiary system, following pressure from the U.S. for the release of more than 60 political prisoners.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa called on the African National Congress (ANC), his party, to address its poor record on delivering basic services, ahead of upcoming local elections where the ANC is expected to lose support.
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