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.
Tehran had made plans to strike sites in Ukraine after Kyiv attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, a senior Iranian military adviser has s...
Drone attacks damaged a warehouse near Russia’s St. Petersburg and struck a cargo ship near Novorossiysk, injuring three crew members, according to ...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments....
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has a "last chance" to sign what he described as "a good document", claiming talks are continuing at Tehran's request with backing from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.
U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Indonesian rescue teams are searching for 28 people still unaccounted for, three days after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Madura island.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in Greece on Sunday, killing two crew members as emergency services continued efforts to contain fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions across Europe.
At least eight people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia, regional officials said, as Kyiv expanded attacks on infrastructure.
Drone attacks damaged a warehouse near Russia’s St. Petersburg and struck a cargo ship near Novorossiysk, injuring three crew members, according to Russian and Turkish authorities.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged authorities to increase support for people affected by a record heatwave, as the death toll reached 16.
The United States State Department is planning to close five diplomatic missions overseas in an uncommon reduction of its global diplomatic network, according to people familiar with a notice sent to Congress.
Morocco has blamed a recent Spanish court ruling for last week's mass migrant crossings into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, arguing that the decision weakened a key deterrent against irregular migration and was quickly exploited by people-smuggling networks.
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