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.
The 4-person crew in the Orion capsule on NASA's Artemis II space shuttle carried out a key thruster firing on Thursday, sending the ship ...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz by tele...
The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in ...
Iran has rejected claims it has been weakened, vowing instead “more crushing” attacks against the United States and ...
Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile ...
A powerful winter storm has struck the north-east United States, placing nearly 60 million people under weather warnings. States of emergency have been declared across multiple states and forcing a travel ban in New York City as heavy snow, fierce winds and coastal flooding batter the region.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for tax increases on the city’s wealthiest residents and most profitable corporations, warning that the city is facing a fiscal crisis on a scale greater than the Great Recession.
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).
Democrat Zohran Mamdani officially took office as New York City’s mayor on Thursday, beginning his term with a public swearing-in ceremony on the steps of City Hall.
Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile missile attacks, tanker incidents and rising casualties across Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf heighten risks to regional stability and energy routes.
There are fears of an oil spill after a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai on Tuesday, while U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran reportedly killed at least two people. A loud explosion was heard in Beirut in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel.
Russian-flagged tanker carrying approximately 700,000 barrels of crude oil docked at Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data confirmed, marking a vital and controversial delivery to an island paralysed by severe energy shortages and a suffocating U.S. blockade.
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
In a dramatic shake-up at the top of the U.S. Justice Department, President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, a White House official confirmed on Thursday.
American President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to pull the United States out of NATO after European nations refused to join a U.S.-led naval mission to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
France has unveiled a delayed wave of renewable energy tenders to boost energy independence and strengthen domestic and European industry.
China is emerging as one of the more stable economies amid the latest global oil shock, thanks to years of planning, diversified energy sources and a steady shift towards renewable power.
In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Treasury has removed Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, from its sanctions list, signalling a sharp shift in Washington’s approach to Caracas.
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