Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 5th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo to become the city’s first Muslim mayor.
Mamdani, 34, campaigned on a progressive platform focused on housing affordability and public transport, resonating with younger voters. Democrats also scored key wins in Virginia and New Jersey, offering the party renewed momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.
2. UPS cargo jet crashes in U.S., killing seven people
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, killing at least seven and injuring 11.
The MD-11 freighter burst into flames minutes after departure for Honolulu, with investigators probing reports that an engine detached before impact. The crash disrupted operations at UPS’s global air hub.
3. Sir David Beckham knighted by King Charles III
Former England football captain David Beckham was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle for his contributions to sport and charity.
Beckham, 50, said he was “deeply proud” of the honour, calling it a special moment for his family. The football icon, UNICEF ambassador, and businessman is one of Britain’s most recognisable global figures.
4. Brussels Airport closed after drone sightings
Belgium’s Brussels and Liege airports shut down after multiple drone sightings on Tuesday evening.
Flights were diverted and take-offs suspended as authorities investigated what officials described as a “coordinated attempt to disrupt air traffic.” Similar incidents have hit airports across Europe in recent months.
5. Trump to meet Syrian president at White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington on Monday, the White House confirmed.
The meeting follows Trump’s decision to lift most U.S. sanctions on Syria in June. Al-Sharaa, who replaced Bashar al-Assad last December, has sought to rebuild ties with global powers after years of isolation.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrai...
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the ...
Indonesian rescuers are searching for 130 people after a passenger ship carrying 243 people sank in the Java Sea following bad weather, while 113 p...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the weekend BRICS summit, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, joining a host of foreign dignitaries.
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by a drone attack, with Riyadh and Baghdad saying the strike originated from Iraq.
Dubai’s property market has spent years climbing. Now, for the first time since 2021, prices are moving in the opposite direction.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.
Indonesian rescuers are searching for 130 people after a passenger ship carrying 243 people sank in the Java Sea following bad weather, while 113 people have been evacuated and six have died, the country’s search and rescue agency said on Sunday.
China will lead the creation of an open source platform among BRICS members to promote cooperation on large language models, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
Swedes vote in an election on Sunday (13 September) that could see the far-right enter government for the first time if the country's right-wing parties can form a majority.
Philippine rescuers recovered 41 more charred remains from a ferry fire on Saturday (12 September), taking the death toll to 76, while 13 people remained unaccounted for as forensic teams worked to identify the victims.
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