Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 24th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The 72-year-old was detained by the Metropolitan Police in Camden as part of an investigation linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files, with search warrants executed at properties in Wiltshire and London. The probe was launched after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government handed over communications regarding Mandelson's diplomatic appointment, details of which are set to be published next month. He denies any wrongdoing.
At least 62 people have been killed in Mexico after the death of the notorious cartel leader Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes that sparked nationwide violence. The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel died following a military raid, prompting gang members to torch vehicles and establish roadblocks across more than a dozen states. As the government deploys thousands of additional troops to quell the unrest, the operation comes amidst heightened pressure from the U.S. to crack down on drug trafficking ahead of critical trade reviews.
A powerful winter storm has brought much of the U.S. east coast to a standstill, dumping more than 60 cms of snow and forcing the cancellation of nearly 5,700 flights. Major cities including New York and Boston have faced significant disruption, with public transport suspended in several states and National Guard troops deployed to assist emergency efforts. While conditions in New York are expected to ease, authorities have urged residents to remain indoors as power outages affect thousands of homes across the region.
Marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, United Nations data reveals that 2025 was the deadliest year for civilians since the war began, while military casualty estimates now run into the hundreds of thousands on both sides. Russia currently controls approximately one-fifth of Ukrainian territory, and despite regular prisoner exchanges, thousands of soldiers remain missing and more than 19,000 children are alleged to have been forcibly deported.
As the war continues, nearly four million Ukrainians remain internally displaced, facing dwindling aid and precarious living conditions. Amidst U.S.-backed peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected Russian demands to cede the remaining unoccupied territories of the Donbas region, emphasising that the struggle is about the safety of the populace rather than just land. With millions more living as refugees abroad, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen as frontline settlements are erased by the ongoing artillery battles.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will target Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site “pretty soon” as he meets with Leb...
Iran is increasingly relying on its northern ports for imports, with officials saying more than 30% of goods now enter the country via Russia and the ...
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has chaired his first Cabinet meeting, pledging to make the cost of living his government's central priority...
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will target Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site “pretty soon” as he meets with Lebanese president Michel Aoun. Meanwhile, U.S. forces carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
AnewZ's Daybreak on 21 July covered the latest escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, rising trade tensions between the United States and Canada, and key regional and international developments.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for setting up a foolproof public examination system in the country on Tuesday, a day after supporters of the youth-led "cockroach" movement and police clashed as they marched on parliament to protest against question paper leaks.
Lebanese army troops have begun deploying in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, marking the first major step in a U.S.-brokered plan to reduce tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.
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At least six people were killed and 21 others injured after two earthquakes struck Peru's central Junín region, destroying dozens of homes and triggering a major emergency response.
Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot on more than one occasion. The French forward won the award presented to the top goalscorer of the tournament for the second time, despite France being knocked out in the semi-finals.
Overnight U.S. strikes caused blackouts in southwestern Iran and hit the northwestern city of Tabriz for the first time. Separately, a U.S. soldier died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone.
Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has chaired his first Cabinet meeting, pledging to make the cost of living his government's central priority while signalling a broader effort to restore confidence in Britain's government and strengthen its international standing.
Iran is increasingly relying on its northern ports for imports, with officials saying more than 30% of goods now enter the country via Russia and the Caspian Sea rather than through the Indian Ocean.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have discussed regional developments, transport connectivity, energy cooperation and the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process during talks in Berlin.
Russian strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine, setting a large hardware store ablaze in the northeastern city of Sumy and damaging a residential building in the country's east, as fighting between the two sides continued to intensify.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for setting up a foolproof public examination system in the country on Tuesday, a day after supporters of the youth-led "cockroach" movement and police clashed as they marched on parliament to protest against question paper leaks.
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