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.
British lawmakers on Tuesday voted against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament over his decision to app...
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran t...
Five million children across Sudan’s Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations childr...
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border are intensifying as Israeli strikes push deeper into the Bekaa Valley, fuelling fears of wider escalation ...
Former close aide to Keir Starmer admitted on Tuesday he was “wrong” to back the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U....
Former close aide to Keir Starmer admitted on Tuesday he was “wrong” to back the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., amid mounting political pressure.
A pivotal trial that could shape the governance of artificial intelligence begins Tuesday in California, as Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off over OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model.
Russia has significantly expanded its blacklist of European Union officials and figures banned from entering the country, in retaliation for Brussels’ newly approved 20th sanctions package against Moscow.
A 21-year-old man accused of planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty in part, as his trial opened on Tuesday (28 April) in Austria.
Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL), released on 27 April to mark National Deaf History Month.
Market reaction to DeepSeek’s preview of its next-generation artificial intelligence model has been relatively subdued, in sharp contrast to the global shock triggered by its breakthrough releases last year.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
Adidas shares rose after Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a historic performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (26 April), becoming the first athlete to run an official marathon in under two hours.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
British lawmakers on Tuesday voted against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S.
Five million children across Sudan’s Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children’s agency said on Tuesday, issuing an emergency warning as the civil war in the country enters its fourth year.
Former close aide to Keir Starmer admitted on Tuesday he was “wrong” to back the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., amid mounting political pressure.
Russia has significantly expanded its blacklist of European Union officials and figures banned from entering the country, in retaliation for Brussels’ newly approved 20th sanctions package against Moscow.
China is moving to make it easier and cheaper for people to have children, with lawmakers reviewing plans to expand maternity insurance coverage nationwide.
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