Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 20th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the war in Gaza "over" during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington on Thursday, unveiling a massive reconstruction initiative supported by a $7 billion relief package from Gulf and Central Asian nations and a proposed $10 billion contribution from the United States. While the plan includes a stabilisation force of more than 30,000 personnel, the initiative has faced scepticism from key European allies who fear it undermines the United Nations, a sentiment further complicated after Azerbaijan denied participating in the financial pledge despite Trump’s claims.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding a nuclear deal be reached within 15 days or the nation would face "really bad things" following talks in Geneva that brought no breakthrough. Both Washington and Tehran have increased their military presence in the region as the Iranian government vows a decisive response to any aggression, prompting countries such as Poland to urge their citizens to leave the country immediately.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation after being arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, relating to allegations that he shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein. His brother, King Charles III issued a statement emphasising that "the law must take its course," whilst the family of Virginia Giuffre welcomed the arrest as evidence that no individual is above the law.
A court in Austria has convicted a 37-year-old mountaineer of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a severe storm on the Grossglockner mountain. The judge ruled that the climber, who received a suspended sentence, failed to take essential safety precautions before leaving his exhausted partner alone to seek help, highlighting a breach of the duty of care in extreme alpine conditions.
Eric Dane, the American actor celebrated for his roles as Dr Mark Sloan in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and Cal Jacobs in 'Euphoria', has died at the age of 53 following a year-long battle with ALS, said his family. Dane, who publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2025, continued to work and advocate for awareness of the neurodegenerative disease during his final year, earning praise from colleagues and fans alike for his courage and enduring contribution to television.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
A tenth-grade student was critically injured after a man attacked her with a chainsaw inside a classroom in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The girl suffered severe injuries to her head, neck and back, while a classmate who tried to protect her was also hurt.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
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