Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for October 20th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
'Priceless' jewels stolen in raid on Louvre Museum in Paris
A manhunt is under way for a gang of thieves who carried out a broad daylight raid on Paris's Louvre Museum and stole jewels described as priceless.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said it took just minutes for the masked suspects to carry out the burglary on Sunday morning, shortly after the museum opened to visitors.
The gang appear to have used a mechanical ladder to reach a first-floor window, before breaking into display cases and escaping on mopeds.
Israel reverses decision to halt humanitarian aid to Gaza, to reopen crossings Monday
Israel reversed a decision to stop humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip following U.S. pressure, with Tel Aviv pledging to reopen the territory’s crossings Monday.
Channel 12, citing an unnamed political official, said Tel Aviv backtracked on its decision to suspend aid deliveries to Gaza “until further notice” after pressure from Washington.
The official added that Israel promised the U.S. that it would reopen Gaza’s crossings for humanitarian aid starting Monday.
Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt to discuss implementation of Gaza ceasefire
A Hamas delegation led by group leader Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Egypt to follow up on the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire agreement following a wave of Israeli airstrikes in the enclave.
At least 20 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday despite the ceasefire deal.
AZAL flight to Baku made an emergency return to St. Petersburg
A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) was forced to return to St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport on Monday while en route to Baku.
The Airbus A320 aircraft, performing flight J2-020, experienced a technical problem with its landing gear, prompting the captain to decide on an emergency return to ensure flight safety.
According to AZAL, the crew followed all standard safety procedures, including fuel reduction before landing.
Trump threatens to cut U.S. aid, subsidies to Colombia, calling President Petro 'a drug leader'
US President Donald Trump said he would end all U.S. aid and subsidies to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of overseeing large-scale drug production and failing to curb narcotics trafficking.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called Petro “an illegal drug leader” who has allowed the cultivation of narcotics “in big and small fields all over Colombia,” despite what he described as “large-scale payments and subsidies from the USA.”
“As of today, these payments, or any other form of payment, or subsidies, will no longer be made to Colombia,” he wrote, adding that drug production in the South American nation fuels “death, destruction, and havoc” in the United States.
Ecuador declares state of emergency as protests over fuel subsidy cuts escalate
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that if the United States supplied Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine for long-range strikes deep into Russia then it would lead to the destruction of Moscow's relationship with Washington.
Less than two months since U.S. President Donald Trump met Putin at a summit in Alaska, peace looks even further away with Russian forces advancing in Ukraine, Russian drones allegedly flying in NATO airspace and now Washington talking about direct participation in striking deep into the world's biggest nuclear power.
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong
Two Hong Kong airport security staff were killed early on Monday after a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway on landing, collided with their security patrol vehicle and pushed it into the sea.
The Boeing 747 involved in the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years also fell into the water and was partially submerged, but all four crew members on board escaped.
Airport security staff were rescued unresponsive, with one dead at the scene and another later at the hospital, said Steven Yiu, executive director of airport operations at Airport Authority Hong Kong.
Several people were injured on Sunday evening when two trains collided in Slovakia’s main rail corridor between Bratislava and Pezinok, police said,...
BBC Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness have resigned after mounting criticism over alleged political bias at the broadcaster, i...
McLaren’s Lando Norris strengthened his grip on the Formula 1 world title after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in th...
China’s 15th National Games opened in Guangzhou on Sunday, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time. President Xi Jinping atte...
Russia said its forces have captured the village of Rybne in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, though Kyiv has not confirmed the claim. Uk...
Several people were injured on Sunday evening when two trains collided in Slovakia’s main rail corridor between Bratislava and Pezinok, police said, as emergency teams rushed to the scene.
BBC Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness have resigned after mounting criticism over alleged political bias at the broadcaster, including the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
McLaren’s Lando Norris strengthened his grip on the Formula 1 world title after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the drivers’ standings to 24 points over teammate Oscar Piastri with just three races remaining.
China’s 15th National Games opened in Guangzhou on Sunday, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time. President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, celebrating sport, unity and cultural pride.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead the 2026 Grammy nominations, while K-Pop enters the Song of the Year category for the first time in the award’s history.
Real Madrid, top of LaLiga, is determined to bounce back from their midweek Champions League loss against Liverpool as they face local rivals Rayo Vallecano. Coach Xabi Alonso insists the team is focused on finishing strong before the international break.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a massive Russian attack involving 450 drones and 45 missiles, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. He called for stronger sanctions against Russia’s energy sector to help end the war.
Six people have died with one other injured, after a fire broke out in a perfume warehouse in the Dilovasi district of Türkiye on Saturday.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no U.S. government official would attend the upcoming Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, citing what he described as "human rights abuses" occurring in the country.
Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game as a manager with a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, reigniting their Premier League title hopes as goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku sealed the win.
Several people were injured on Sunday evening when two trains collided in Slovakia’s main rail corridor between Bratislava and Pezinok, police said, as emergency teams rushed to the scene.
BBC Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness have resigned after mounting criticism over alleged political bias at the broadcaster, including the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
McLaren’s Lando Norris strengthened his grip on the Formula 1 world title after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the drivers’ standings to 24 points over teammate Oscar Piastri with just three races remaining.
China’s 15th National Games opened in Guangzhou on Sunday, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time. President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, celebrating sport, unity and cultural pride.
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