Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 10 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed at least 115 people, with nearly 600 confirmed cases, according to government figures released on 9 June. Health authorities warn that ongoing armed conflict and attacks on aid workers are severely hampering containment efforts, raising fears that the situation could deteriorate further without improved access and security.
A reported discreet visit to Kyiv by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reignited discussion over unofficial diplomatic channels in the Russia‑Ukraine war. According to reports, Abramovich met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in late May to explore possible conditions for future negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, highlighting renewed, if informal, efforts to open dialogue amid the ongoing conflict.
Iran has launched missile strikes targeting multiple sites at a U.S. base in Jordan, including aircraft hangars and a command‑and‑control centre, according to its Revolutionary Guards. Tehran warned it is prepared to escalate further in response to U.S. actions, fuelling concerns of a wider regional confrontation as tensions intensify.
At least 13 people were killed and 14 wounded after Pakistani airstrikes hit eastern Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighbours. He said the strikes targeted Kunar, Khost and Paktika provinces, accusing Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace and hitting civilian homes, with many of those killed reportedly civilians, while Islamabad has not confirmed details of the operation.
A Paris court has dismissed criminal charges against New Caledonian pro‑independence leader Christian Téin and 13 others, citing insufficient evidence in a case linked to unrest in 2024, drawing renewed attention to France’s handling of independence movements in its overseas territories.
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy...
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s effor...
China’s GJ-21 carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone has completed its first take-off and landing on board the Sichuan, the co...
The Middle East conflict remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside renewed Houthi attacks. Iran says it remains open to mediation, while the Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the kingdom.
Rescuers searched the wreckage of two high-speed trains in central Spain on Thursday as the death toll rose to a provisional 74, making it the country's second fatal high-speed rail disaster this year.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the U.S. and Iran, according to an official briefed on the talks.
UN human rights experts comprising a group including Special Rapporteurs and independent experts who are part of the UN Human Rights Council, have criticised French authorities over their handling of nationwide student protests.
China’s GJ-21 carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone has completed its first take-off and landing on board the Sichuan, the country’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state media reported on 30 October.
A powerful El Niño is driving extreme weather worldwide, leaving millions facing drought, wildfires and destructive storms as governments scramble to respond to the growing crisis.
A high-speed train involved in Wednesday's deadly collision in Spain was travelling at between 160 and 200 kilometres per hour, far above the 40 km/h safety limit, according to a preliminary investigation published on Friday.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Hackers have pulled off a staggering $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist targeting Binance, shaking confidence in one of the world's biggest digital asset exchanges and sending crypto prices tumbling. U.S. analysts suspect North Korea was behind the attack.
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