Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 29th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed that Washington has "militarily defeated" Tehran during a White House state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday. Whilst Trump claimed the monarch also opposed a nuclear-armed Iran, King Charles avoided mentioning the ongoing Middle East conflict during the event.
Addressing the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III delivered a message of unity, stressing that the UK and the U.S. remain staunch allies committed to defending democracy "whatever our differences." In his speech, the King highlighted the necessity of continued support for Ukraine and referenced the historical strength of NATO. The address - only the second by a British sovereign to Congress - sought to bridge the deepening diplomatic divide sparked by Britain's refusal to join the U.S.-led offensive against Iran.
Efforts to negotiate an end to the two-month U.S.-Iran conflict remained deadlocked after President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran's latest peace proposal, claiming the Iranian government is in a "state of collapse". The rejected offer proposed a phased ceasefire that prioritised ending hostilities and lifting the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz before addressing Tehran's nuclear programme - a timeline Trump refused.
In a move that severely destabilises global oil markets, the United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from both OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance from 1 May. The departure exposes deep regional fractures and is widely viewed as a political victory for President Donald Trump, who has consistently pressured the cartel to lower prices.
Taking the stand on the first day of a landmark trial, Elon Musk accused OpenAI executives Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of "looting a charity," claiming their conversion of the ChatGPT maker into a profit-driven enterprise fundamentally betrays its original mission. The billionaire, who is seeking $150 billion in damages, testified that the AI giant was entirely his brainchild, stating he provided the initial funding and key personnel. In response, OpenAI's legal team painted Musk as a disgruntled former backer who sued only after failing to secure absolute control over the company.
Speaking during a White House state dinner for the British monarch’s state visit to Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that t...
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Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, has said the situation is “under control” in his first public remarks since a ...
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump unhappy wit...
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...
Speaking during a White House state dinner for the British monarch’s state visit to Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. has "militarily defeated" Tehran and that King Charles III did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon. However, Charles did not mention the Iran war.
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, has said the situation is “under control” in his first public remarks since a wave of coordinated attacks shook the country last weekend.
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran, which he said had informed the U.S. it was in a "state of collapse" and figuring out its leadership situation.
The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church met on Tuesday (28 April) to nominate candidates for the new Patriarch to succeed Ilia II, who died on 17 March at the age of 93.
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.
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.
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.
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, has said the situation is “under control” in his first public remarks since a wave of coordinated attacks shook the country last weekend.
Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek Citizens' Protection Ministry said on Tuesday (28 April).
The White House is reviewing security protocols this week following Saturday's shooting at a Washington hotel where President Donald Trump and top officials were attending a dinner, the administration said on Monday.
King Charles III told the U.S. Congress that despite rising tensions in Europe and the Middle East, the United Kingdom and United States remain united in defending democracy, even as divisions grow over the war with Iran.
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.
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