Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 10th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Zelenskyy open to elections if allies guarantee security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he is prepared to hold elections within three months, provided the U.S. and European allies can guarantee the security of the vote. Facing renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to secure peace in the four-year-old conflict, Zelenskyy dismissed claims of clinging to power, noting he would ask parliament to prepare legislation allowing for elections under martial law if safety is assured.
Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia has become the first nation to enforce a ban on social media for children under 16, compelling major platforms like TikTok and Instagram to block young users or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the move as a landmark cultural shift to curb online harms, whilst Elon Musk’s X became the final platform to confirm compliance, acknowledging it must adhere to Australian law despite concerns from free speech advocates.
Second Turkish aid ship departs for Sudan
A second aid ship carrying 10,080 tents from Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has departed Mersin International Port for Sudan to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Conducted in cooperation with the UN’s International Organisation for Migration, the shipment aims to provide shelter for those displaced by internal conflicts in the Darfur region, with a third vessel expected to deliver the remaining supplies via Saudi Arabia.
German Chancellor hails Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has congratulated Azerbaijan and Armenia on their recent peace agreement, describing it as a ‘historic opportunity’ for stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus. Speaking in Berlin alongside Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Merz pledged support for closer cooperation between the region and the EU, whilst simultaneously warning foreign firms—including American companies—that they must comply with German and European laws or face strict penalties.
Trump vows to intervene as Thai-Cambodian clashes escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he intends to personally intervene to halt the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, which has now entered its third day. Having previously brokered a ceasefire between the Asian neighbours in July, Trump stated he would make a phone call to end the conflict, despite the Thai Foreign Minister dismissing the prospect of immediate negotiations. Casualties continue to rise, with Cambodia reporting nine civilian deaths and Thailand confirming four military fatalities, as Bangkok declares its objective to cripple its neighbour's military capabilities whilst rejecting accusations of targeting residential areas.
Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace because of constitutional constraints, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wedn...
The 18-year-old fatally shot her mother and stepbrother along with seven others at the school before taking her own life. Authorities said her motive ...
James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorect...
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended a two-and-a-half-hour meeting at The White House on Wednesday without reach...
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Türkiye on Wednesday as part of a large delegation for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan....
Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace because of constitutional constraints, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, confirming Rome’s decision to stay out of the initiative.
James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended a two-and-a-half-hour meeting at The White House on Wednesday without reaching agreement on how to move forward on Iran.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Türkiye on Wednesday as part of a large delegation for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday (9 February), becoming the first sitting U.S. Vice President to visit the country, as Yerevan and Washington agreed to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector in a bid to deepen engagement in the South Caucasus.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership in Baku on Tuesday (10 February) encompassing economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in a region where Russia was once the main power broker.
Buckingham Palace said it is ready to support any police investigation into allegations that Prince Andrew shared confidential British trade documents with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles expressed “profound concern” over the latest revelations.
“Peace is not just about signing treaties - it’s about communication, interaction and integration,” Sultan Zahidov, leading adviser at the AIR Center, told AnewZ, suggesting U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to the South Caucasus could advance the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Türkiye experienced one of its most severe droughts in the past half century in 2025, with conditions now showing signs of becoming long-term and structural, climate expert Mikdat Kadioglu told Anadolu.
Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace because of constitutional constraints, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, confirming Rome’s decision to stay out of the initiative.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Türkiye on Wednesday as part of a large delegation for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi became embroiled in a shouting match with Democratic lawmakers during a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing on 11 February 2026, after she refused to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein survivors seated in the room.
Russia will continue to adhere to the strategic missile and warhead ceilings set under the now-expired New START agreement, provided the United States does not exceed those thresholds, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Day five of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered raw emotion, technical brilliance and striking alpine backdrops as athletes battled for medals across northern Italy. Photographers continue capturing the defining moments of the Games, freezing triumph and celebration in images.
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