Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 13th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Trump administration has executed a sweeping rollback of U.S. climate policy by repealing the scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health. The move eliminates the federal vehicle emissions standards. Described by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an end to regulatory "overreach", the move dismantles key Obama-era protections and has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups, who warn the decision prioritises fossil fuel profits over public safety and global climate commitments.
NATO allies have pledged nearly $48 billion (£35 billion) in new military support for Kyiv during a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, with the explicit aim of forcing an end to the war in 2026. UK Defence Secretary John Healey and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised renewed unity to intensify pressure on Russia, confirming that fresh funding from nations including the UK and Germany will support the immediate purchase of vital weaponry to strengthen Ukraine's battlefield position.
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) has secured a decisive landslide victory in the country’s general election, winning a two-thirds majority in the first competitive vote since the 2024 ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. With BNP leader Tarique Rahman expected to be sworn in as prime minister, the party has called for national unity and prayers rather than celebrations, aiming to restore stability to the South Asian nation following a period of significant political tumult.
Belgian police have conducted raids on European Commission offices in Brussels as part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor into the €900 million sale of Europe Union owned buildings to the Belgian state. The probe focuses on a property transaction completed during the previous mandate, with the Commission maintaining that all financial protocols were followed correctly and promising full cooperation with authorities regarding the ongoing inquiry.
World leaders are gathering for the Munich Security Conference amidst deepening anxiety over the United States’ commitment to transatlantic security under President Trump’s administration. Some European officials say they're grappling with Washington's hard-line stance on defence spending and trade, while U.S. representatives insist their objective is simply to forge a stronger, more self-reliant NATO alliance.
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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