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.
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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).
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across the Middle East.
The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his first deputy to fulfill the public’s expectations regarding the access to the Internet services and platforms amid a wartime shut-down of international connection since late February.
Just one week after a similar move by Australia, Greece announced that it will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, as governments around the world weigh tougher rules amid growing concerns over mental health, safety and screen addiction.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran as he left for a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Tuesday, as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing on 14–15 May 2026 for a high-stakes summit aimed at managing rising tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.
Deep in the ancient forests of southern China, researchers have discovered a small, shy snake with an extraordinary survival trick: when threatened, it creates the illusion that it has two heads.
The second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place tonight in a rain-soaked Vienna, with the final 10 places in Saturday’s grand final still up for grabs.
Russia has carried out its most extensive aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its full-scale invasion, striking Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said.
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday (15 May) to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could send relations spiraling.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have pledged to deepen bilateral ties across energy, trade, transport, defence, and technology following high-level talks in Astana.
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