Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
The British Broadcasting Corporation sent a personal apology to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.
“While the BBC sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited, we strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim,” the broadcaster said in a statement.
The documentary, aired on the BBC's 'Panorama' news programme just before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, spliced together three parts of Trump’s 6 January, 2021 speech in a way that implied he endorsed violence.
2. Russian strikes cause casualties and damage across Kyiv districts
A Russian attack on Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured 24 others, including a child, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Authorities say more than 40 people were rescued from high-rise and residential buildings during the attacks.
In the Desnianskyi district, two high-rise buildings caught fire, killing one person. Around 50 people were evacuated to safety and nine others had to be rescued.
In Solomianskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts, multiple buildings, including a hospital site, suffered fire and debris damage.
3. U.S. lifts tariffs on certain imports from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala, and El Salvador
The United States said on Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador under framework agreements that will give U.S. firms greater access to those markets.
The framework deals with most of the four countries should be finalised within the next two weeks, the official said, with additional agreements seen as possible before the end of the year. Officials in Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala and Ecuador welcomed the deals.
4. President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation from the U.S. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, received a delegation from the U.S. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baku on Thursday. The delegates conveyed their congratulations to President Aliyev for the progress made in Washington on advancing the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
In response, President Aliyev expressed gratitude for the congratulations and emphasised the historical significance of the agreements reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington.
5. Hamas transfers remains of another Israeli hostage under Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas has returned the remains of another Israeli hostage under a Gaza ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army confirmed. The body was transferred to Red Cross teams in southern Gaza and was on its way to Israeli forces inside the territory. Hamas had said it would hand over the remains Thursday evening in the Morag area north of Khan Younis.
Since the ceasefire began on 10 October, Hamas has released 20 Israeli captives alive and handed over the remains of 26 out of 28.
At least 188 people have been killed and 1,520 injured after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The quakes...
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran...
The United Kingdom recorded a provisional high of 36.4°C on Thursday, according to the Met Office, making it the hottest June day on record. The extr...
As diplomacy helps ease tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan and Iran are seeking to turn that momentum into closer security cooperation along one of...
NATO has grown from 12 founding members in 1949 to a 32-country alliance spanning Europe and North America. Its combined military strength, defence sp...
Court documents released on Monday (16 March) revealed that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has asked a U.S. judge to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit over a 2024 documentary, arguing his re-election proves the edited 2021 speech did not harm his reputation.
Georgia’s ruling party has launched a formal legal challenge against the BBC, accusing the British public broadcaster of spreading false, defamatory, and politically charged allegations.
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit which is based on the editing of a speech appearing to encourage storming the U.S. Capitol on 6 January.
President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over edited footage of a speech that made it appear he encouraged supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol 6 January 2021, marking an international extension of his ongoing battle against media coverage he deems inaccurate or biased.
Russia has called for clarification on whether U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his position on the war in Ukraine following remarks made at the recent G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
As Western Europe battles a deadly heatwave that has shattered temperature records, disrupted transport and power supplies, and forced the closure of schools and cultural landmarks, attention is turning to whether El Niño is playing a role in the extreme conditions.
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
Brazil and Mexico secured statement wins at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Vinícius Jr starred in Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland, while Mexico beat Czechia to finish top of Group A. South Africa also made history by reaching the knockouts for the first time.
The United Kingdom recorded a provisional high of 36.4°C on Thursday, according to the Met Office, making it the hottest June day on record. The extreme heat is part of a wider heatwave affecting much of Western Europe, with temperatures remaining well above seasonal averages.
At least 188 people have been killed and 1,520 injured after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The quakes caused widespread destruction around Caracas, collapsing buildings and trapping residents, with fears the toll could rise significantly.
NATO has grown from 12 founding members in 1949 to a 32-country alliance spanning Europe and North America. Its combined military strength, defence spending and future ambitions underline its position as the world's largest military alliance.
China has urged the United States to end its decades-long sanctions and embargo on Cuba after Washington imposed new restrictive measures on entities and an individual linked to the Cuban government.
India and the U.S. are close to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday after the latest round of negotiations with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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