Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 2nd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
UK's Mandelson quits Labour over fresh Epstein payment claims
Former British cabinet minister Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party following new reports alleging he received $75,000 in payments from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who was dismissed as Britain’s ambassador to the US last year over similar connections, strongly denied the claims but stated he was stepping down to avoid causing "further embarrassment" to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s party.
Iran warns U.S. attack would ignite regional war
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any American military strike would trigger an escalating regional conflict, even as Tehran pursues diplomatic channels through Türkiye and Russia. While Washington has deployed a naval force to the region following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian officials insist they remain open to negotiations despite their forces being on high alert.
Hundreds feared dead in DR Congo mine collapse
More than 200 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide struck the rebel-held Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The disaster, blamed on heavy rains and unstable ground in the M23-controlled North Kivu province, has claimed the lives of miners and local traders, though rescue efforts remain hampered by communication blackouts and insecurity in the region.
Israel reopens Rafah crossing in pilot scheme
Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for a "pilot operation," marking the first significant movement at the terminal in nearly two years. The reopening, a key component of the current ceasefire framework, will initially allow a limited number of Palestinian patients and their families to leave for medical treatment, with operations supervised by Egyptian and EU officials.
Pakistan security forces kill 145 militants in Balochistan
Pakistan’s security forces have killed 145 militants in the southwestern province of Balochistan during a 40-hour clearance operation following a wave of coordinated attacks by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army, according to authorities. The violence, which targeted multiple districts including Gwadar and Quetta, left at least 17 security personnel and 31 civilians dead, with Islamabad accusing external actors of fuelling the insurgency.
Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state media and a U.S. official, in re...
Eleven people were killed when a plane crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday (28 June), French broadcaster BFM TV reported, citing the local ...
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which wa...
Lebanon says Israeli air strikes and ground operations have damaged or destroyed historic landmarks across the country's south, raising fears that par...
The World Cup knockout stage is finally ready to begin after 72 group matches trimmed the expanded 48-team field down to 32....
Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state media and a U.S. official, in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
Eleven people were killed when a plane crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday (28 June), French broadcaster BFM TV reported, citing the local prefect.
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which warned the final toll is likely to rise.
Lebanon says Israeli air strikes and ground operations have damaged or destroyed historic landmarks across the country's south, raising fears that parts of its cultural heritage have been lost forever.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
Japan remained on high alert Saturday as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the eastern coast after Typhoon Higos weakened into a tropical depression. Authorities warned of continued heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, according to media reports.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
Germany and Poland are bracing for sweltering conditions as a deadly heatwave that has gripped Western Europe moves east, with temperatures expected to approach 40°C over the weekend.
Eleven people were killed when a plane crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday (28 June), French broadcaster BFM TV reported, citing the local prefect.
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which warned the final toll is likely to rise.
Lionel Messi made World Cup history as Argentina finished top of Group J, while Austria and Algeria both reached the Round of 32 after a dramatic draw that ended Iran's hopes of progressing.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 28 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma law enforcement veteran Lance Schroyer to serve as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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