Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 3rd of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Swiss prosecutors are examining safety arrangements at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana after a New Year’s Eve fire killed at least 40 people, most of them young revellers. Investigators say the blaze likely began when sparkling candles ignited ceiling material, prompting questions over fire safety measures as the country mourns one of its worst peacetime tragedies.
Russian airstrikes hit apartment buildings in Ukraine’s north-eastern city of Kharkiv, injuring at least 25 people, local authorities said. Governor Oleh Syniehubov said ballistic weapons were used, with rescue teams searching rubble amid fires and fears people remain trapped. Kharkiv has faced repeated attacks since Russia’s invasion.
U.S. authorities say they prevented an ISIS-inspired attack planned for New Year’s Eve in Mint Hill, North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old suspect hours before the alleged assault. Prosecutors say the suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to target a grocery store and fast-food restaurant, with investigators seizing weapons and a manifesto outlining the attack.
The United Nations has warned that escalating violence in Sudan is sharply worsening an already dire humanitarian situation, particularly in Kordofan and Darfur. Aid agencies say besieged towns face severe shortages as access is restricted, prices soar and tens of thousands are displaced amid ongoing fighting between the army and the RSF.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico early Friday, killing at least two people and damaging homes and infrastructure in Guerrero state. A woman died when her house collapsed, while Mexican media reported a second death in Mexico City during evacuation. Authorities reported landslides, gas leaks and hospital damage, with more than 400 aftershocks recorded.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime ca...
From a Hellenistic burial chamber beneath Naples to an ornate ceiling in Oxford and the surviving fragments of a Michelangelo sculpture, 3D scanning i...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled ...
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become the country's next prime minister on Monday. The 56-year-old pledged to spread power beyond Westminster, revive neglected communities and counter the rise of Reform UK.
Apple is closing in on Nvidia's position as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, as investors increasingly bet the iPhone maker can turn artificial intelligence into sustained earnings growth.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
Nineteen years ago, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Lionel Messi posed for a charity photo shoot with a five-month-old baby he had never met. On Sunday, that baby, Lamine Yamal, will face Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Spain take on Argentina. A full-circle football story.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become the country's next prime minister on Monday. The 56-year-old pledged to spread power beyond Westminster, revive neglected communities and counter the rise of Reform UK.
Japan's parliament has approved changes to the Imperial House Law aimed at addressing the shrinking size of the imperial family while preserving the country's centuries-old male-only succession system.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
At least 20 children and one adult have been killed after a school bus carrying pupils on a study trip crashed in eastern Uganda. Dozens of other passengers were injured when the vehicle reportedly lost control and overturned.
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