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.
Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has said that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships again, citing a...
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of Engl...
One person has died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two carriages to derail and crash ...
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage....
At least seven people were killed and several others injured after two roadside bombs exploded in quick succession in northwest Pakistan on Saturday ...
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
One person has died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two carriages to derail and crash onto the street below, German police said.
At least seven people were killed and several others injured after two roadside bombs exploded in quick succession in northwest Pakistan on Saturday (20 June), according to local police.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statement on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
One person has died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two carriages to derail and crash onto the street below, German police said.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
A senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will return a Polish state honour in protest, after Poland’s president stripped Zelenskyy of the country’s highest award over a historical dispute.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, escalating a blockade crisis that has paralysed parts of the country and placed growing pressure on his government.
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