Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 18th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has hailed "meaningful progress" during the second day of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, stating that delegations have agreed to brief their leaders on potential pathways to end the war. While Kremlin officials cautioned against expecting imminent breakthroughs and described the six-hour session as tense, the talks aim to address the core dispute over territorial control.
Diplomats from Washington and Tehran have reported measured progress following a new round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirming that an understanding has been reached on key "guiding principles". Although significant gaps remain, reports suggest Iran has offered to suspend uranium enrichment for three to five years in exchange for sanctions relief, as the U.S. warns that "all options remain on the table" should diplomacy fail to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Addressing the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy is "inherent, inalienable, and non-negotiable". While insisting that Iran has no intention of developing atomic weapons, Araghchi criticised Western "double standards" regarding Israel’s nuclear capabilities and warned that any military aggression against Iranian facilities would trigger a response that extends beyond the country’s borders.
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove acting President José Enrique Jeri Ore from office just four months into his tenure, citing undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen and alleged hiring irregularities. The scandal has triggered a new political crisis in Lima, making Jeri the country’s eighth president to leave office since 2016, with lawmakers now set to elect a new congressional leader to assume the presidency ahead of the April elections.
Action at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics intensified on Day 11, with Canada securing gold in the women’s team pursuit speed skating and dramatic scenes unfolding in the men’s ice hockey qualification play-offs. The day also featured high-stakes performances in figure skating and bobsleigh, as athletes from across the globe competed in the final stages of the Games in Italy amidst enthusiastic crowds.
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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