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.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making “insulting and frankly appalling” remarks about Nato forces in Af...
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has suspended operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan, just a day after a reactor was b...
Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi for their first-ever trilateral talks on the nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine....
Italy’s legendary couturier Valentino was laid to rest in Rome on Friday (23 January), drawing designers, actors and industry leaders to a ceremony ...
The claim that U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention stopped the execution of 800 detainees is "completely false", said prosecutor-general of Ira...
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House to discuss housing, food security, and other affordability issues facing the city.
President Donald Trump will meet with incoming New York mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday, the first in-person talks between political opposites who have clashed over everything from immigration to economic policy.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow could pay $1 billion from Russian assets frozen abroad to secure permanent membership in President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’.
A commuter train collided with a construction crane in southeastern Spain on Thursday (22 January), injuring several passengers, days after a high-speed rail disaster in Andalusia killed at least 43 people.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Türkiye opposes any form of foreign intervention in Iran, as protests and economic pressures continue to fuel tensions in the Islamic republic.
President Donald Trump says he has agreed a "framework" for a Greenland deal with NATO.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has suspended operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan, just a day after a reactor was brought back online for the first time in more than a decade.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making “insulting and frankly appalling” remarks about Nato forces in Afghanistan, saying the comments wrongly diminish the sacrifice of British and allied troops and should be followed by an apology.
In the snowy peaks of Davos, where the world’s most powerful leaders gather for the 56th World Economic Forum, a new narrative is emerging that challenges the current dominance of artificial intelligence (AI).
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States officially left the World Health Organization on 22 January, triggering a financial and operational crisis at the United Nations health agency. The move follows a year of warnings from global health experts that a U.S. exit could undermine public health at home and abroad.
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