Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola-hit Ituri province on Saturday, urging residents to seek treatment early and follow safe burial practices as officials struggle to contain the rapidly growing outbreak. With more than 1,000 suspected cases reported and aid groups warning the response is falling behind the spread of the disease, Tedros called for greater international support and funding.
A drone strike hit a turbine building at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Saturday, reportedly leaving a hole in the wall, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). IAEA chief Rafael Grossi voiced serious concern over the incident, warning that “attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire”, while the agency’s inspectors have requested access to assess the damage at the Russian-controlled facility.
The United States is reportedly planning to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from its bases in Europe and will present the proposals to NATO allies next month, according to Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper. The report follows Washington’s earlier decision to remove 5,000 troops from Germany, although the Pentagon has not commented on the latest claims.
Thousands of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters took to the streets after the club’s Champions League triumph, with celebrations marred by clashes with police in parts of the capital. More than 400 people were detained across France, including 283 in Paris. PSG held on to the Champions League title after defeating Arsenal on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is considering cancelling a series of concerts planned for the country's 250th anniversary celebrations after several artists withdrew from the event. Trump suggested replacing the performances with a speech and rally, saying he attracts larger crowds than any entertainer.
Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had b...
An Azerbaijani citizen died and another is missing after a cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea, near the coast of Romania on Monday...
Azerbaijan is seeking to attract more European visitors by improving air connectivity and raising its profile as an international tourism des...
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week, and locals said their lives had barely been disrupted.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week, and locals said their lives had barely been disrupted.
Space-agency chiefs and industry leaders met to discuss lunar exploration, satellite networks and orbital security on Tuesday as a major global space congress entered its second day.
Police fired tear gas at protesters blockading French high schools on Tuesday as students, teachers and parents took to the streets on the biggest day of action in a wave of demonstrations against understaffed and dilapidated classrooms.
A large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has killed two people, damaged homes and sparked a major fire at a key fuel facility, according to Russian officials and military bloggers.
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died in Nairobi, prompting health authorities to launch an urgent contact-tracing operation.
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