Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 26th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Cuban authorities have reported a fatal exchange of fire involving a Florida-registered speedboat attempting an armed infiltration, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to six others, including a patrol commander. Havana has identified the suspects as Cuban nationals residing in the United States with alleged links to violent activity, whilst U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have stated that Washington is independently verifying the incident amidst heightened maritime tensions between the two nations.
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme resume in Geneva today, with mediators hoping to bridge significant gaps regarding uranium enrichment levels and sanctions relief. The indirect talks take place against a backdrop of intensifying military posturing, as the United States bolsters its naval presence in the Middle East and President Donald Trump warns that the window for a diplomatic breakthrough may be limited to a matter of days.
The next round of trilateral talks on ending the war could pave the way for a leaders’ meeting according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said he spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (25 February). Writing on X, Zelenskyy said the two sides discussed preparations for a bilateral meeting in Geneva and a broader trilateral session scheduled for early March.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to provide depositions to a congressional committee in New York on Thursday and Friday regarding the investigation into disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The high-profile testimony follows a bipartisan subpoena seeking accountability for survivors, though the Clintons maintain they severed ties with Epstein long ago and have strenuously denied any knowledge of his criminal activities.
Azerbaijan is honouring and remembering the 613 victims of the the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide today, marking the 1992 massacre with nationwide ceremonies and moments of remembrance. While the country reflects on the genocide, authorities report that post-conflict recovery efforts have led to the discovery of 18 mass graves in the liberated territories, and the government remains committed to pursuing legal accountability for war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law.
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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