Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 28 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States carried out new strikes on Iranian drone targets near the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected reports of a draft agreement to restore shipping through the strategic waterway. U.S. officials said the action was defensive and aimed at protecting commercial traffic and maintaining the ceasefire, while Iran accused Washington of escalating tensions as oil prices rebounded following the strikes.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz is weighing a possible state of emergency as anti-government protests and roadblocks deepen economic disruption across the country, causing shortages of food, fuel and medicine in major cities. The unrest, led by unions and supporters of former president Evo Morales, has increased pressure on Paz’s young administration, with opposition figures warning that deploying the military could further escalate tensions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she discussed Ukraine’s path to European Union membership with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressing that the coming weeks will be important for advancing accession talks. The remarks come as Ukraine continues reforms aimed at EU integration, while European leaders debate interim options for closer alignment and the bloc maintains strong support for Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The World Health Organization has called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that ongoing fighting is accelerating the spread of Ebola by displacing populations and overwhelming already strained health systems. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak, involving the deadly Bundibugyo strain, is outpacing response efforts as cases and suspected deaths continue to rise sharply in overcrowded and under-resourced areas.
New York and New Jersey attorneys general have subpoenaed FIFA as part of an investigation into alleged unfair ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup, including claims of soaring prices and misleading seat allocations for matches at MetLife Stadium. The probe, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, will examine FIFA’s use of dynamic pricing and whether fans were misled about ticket categories and seating locations.
A 24-year-old man who killed six people in Poland’s central city of Krakow had advanced military-style shooting skills, according to a s...
Monday marks the second of two days of national mourning in Poland as police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass sh...
Global temperatures are projected to rise by up to 2.8°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under current climate policies, according to a Uni...
Poland has declared two days of national mourning after a gunman opened fire in Kraków's historic main square. Investigators are examining possible far-right influences and the discovery of three bodies at the suspect's home.
Monday marks the second of two days of national mourning in Poland as police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass shooting in Kraków.
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on Saturday, 7 November, injuring two people and damaging residential buildings, just three days before U.S.-led peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Riyadh on Sunday (8 November), after loud booms were heard in the Saudi capital. The Aramco building was damaged by falling debris.
New Zealand’s ruling centre-right National Party has taken a narrow lead over the opposition Labour Party in Saturday’s general election, with the country’s current three-party coalition projected to retain power.
A 24-year-old man who killed six people in Poland’s central city of Krakow had advanced military-style shooting skills, according to a spokesperson for the gun club he attended.
Monday marks the second of two days of national mourning in Poland as police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass shooting in Kraków.
Clashes between protesters and police erupted in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as demonstrations over rising living costs and declining public services continued for a fourth consecutive weekend across France.
Security measures have been stepped up in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the COP31 United Nations climate summit, which begins on Monday, 9 November, with thousands of additional personnel deployed across the Mediterranean city.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) dismissed a new U.S. military operation targeting the movement of weapons and sanctioned materials on Sunday, 8 November, saying Washington would fail to isolate the Iranian economy despite expanding restrictions on maritime and land routes.
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