Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 10th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
In the UK, Thames Valley Police have confirmed they are assessing fresh allegations that the Duke of York may have shared confidential government documents with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein whilst serving as the UK’s trade envoy. Buckingham Palace has expressed "profound concern" regarding the developments but stated the Royal Household stands ready to cooperate with authorities, noting that responsibility for addressing the specific claims rests with Prince Andrew, who continues to deny any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, the release of new files has also prompted the Kremlin to dismiss claims of intelligence links between Epstein and President Vladimir Putin.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed he is "not prepared to walk away" from his mandate, rejecting calls for his resignation from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar amid a growing scandal over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the U.S. The controversy, fuelled by renewed scrutiny of Mandelson’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein, has already precipitated the resignations of the Prime Minister's chief of staff and communications director. Downing Street maintains that Sir Keir intends to deliver on his five-year election mandate.
During the first visit by a sitting U.S. Vice President to Armenia, JD Vance has announced an expansion of bilateral ties, including a civil nuclear cooperation agreement and the sale of defence technology to Yerevan. The move signals a major shift in the South Caucasus as Washington seeks to reduce the region's energy dependence on Russia and Iran, whilst promoting the Trump-backed TRIPP corridor to foster economic connectivity and cement the fragile peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE have led regional condemnation of the Israeli government’s decision to ease settlement expansion and extend administrative powers in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as a violation of international law. The measures, championed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich as a means to dismantle the prospect of Palestinian statehood, involve repealing pre-1967 property laws to facilitate land purchases by settlers. The decision has drawn warnings from the United Nations regarding regional stability and a firm statement from U.S. President Donald Trump opposing any steps toward formal annexation.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appealed for calm after violent skirmishes erupted between police and demonstrators in Sydney during the state visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday. Police arrested 27 people and deployed pepper spray to disperse crowds, utilising special powers enacted following the recent Bondi Beach attack last December. While protest organisers accused officers of heavy-handed tactics, state officials defended the police response as necessary to maintain order in a volatile atmosphere.
Qatar has confirmed that seven people, including four of its military personnel and three Turkish nationals, were killed on Sunday (22 March) ...
Georgia bid farewell to Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II on Sunday (22 March). He was considered one of the most influential spiritual leaders in ...
Palestinians have reported a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers on homes, vehicles, and residents across the West Bank, amid growing internati...
Belgium has marked the 10th-anniversary of the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, remembering the victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime ...
A drone attack on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, has killed at least 64 people and injured 89 more, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported...
Qatar has confirmed that seven people, including four of its military personnel and three Turkish nationals, were killed on Sunday (22 March) when a helicopter crashed in the country’s territorial waters.
Georgia bid farewell to Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II on Sunday (22 March). He was considered one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the country’s modern history.
Palestinians have reported a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers on homes, vehicles, and residents across the West Bank, amid growing international criticism.
Belgium has marked the 10th-anniversary of the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, remembering the victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime attack and reflecting on changes to national security.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday (21 March) and Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked.
The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially become the most-watched trailer of all time, racking up 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours and surpassing the previous record set by Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024.
Slovenia heads to the polls on Sunday (22 March) in a closely contested race between incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-wing former Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Italy is voting on 22 and 23 March in a judicial reform referendum that could reshape the justice system and test Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s political strength ahead of the 2027 general election.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying American forces could strike Iranian power plants if the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Israel has also signalled it will step up military action in the region, raising fears of a wider escalation.
Qatar has confirmed that seven people, including four of its military personnel and three Turkish nationals, were killed on Sunday (22 March) when a helicopter crashed in the country’s territorial waters.
Belgium has marked the 10th-anniversary of the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, remembering the victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime attack and reflecting on changes to national security.
A drone attack on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, has killed at least 64 people and injured 89 more, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Saturday.
Cuba’s national power grid went down on Saturday, cutting electricity for millions, officials said. The outage marks the second nationwide blackout in a week and the third major grid failure in March.
A British nuclear-powered submarine armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles has reportedly taken up position in the Arabian Sea, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday (21 March). The deployment gives the UK the ability to carry out long-range strikes if tensions in the Gulf escalate.
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