Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 7th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Russia and Ukraine conduct overnight airstrikes on capitals.
Russia and Ukraine carried out overnight air attacks targeting each other's capitals, with drones intercepted near Moscow and missile and drone strikes reported in Kyiv, resulting in injuries, property damage, and temporary flight suspensions amid heightened tensions ahead of Victory Day events.
2.India strikes Pakistan in ‘Sindoor’ operation: Islamabad vows response.
India has conducted missile strikes under Operation Sindoor in Pakistan-administered regions, citing targeted action against alleged militant infrastructure after a deadly attack in Kashmir; Pakistan has reported civilian casualties and condemned the strikes, amid heightened tensions and increased military alertness on both sides.
3. U.S. and China to hold high-level talks in Switzerland amid escalating trade war.
Top U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, are set to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this weekend, marking the first major talks between the nations since President Trump’s trade war began, with growing concerns over tariffs' impact on global markets.
4. Friedrich Merz wins second round of voting to become Germany's next chancellor.
Friedrich Merz secured the required majority to become Germany's next chancellor after a historic first-round defeat, following a tense vote in parliament. His victory marks the culmination of months of political instability, with Merz's coalition now tasked with addressing key domestic and international challenges.
5. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Paris for talks with Macron on Syria's stability and reconstruction.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Paris on Wednesday, marking his first trip to Europe since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow.
In talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, the two leaders will discuss Syria's sovereignty, counter-terrorism efforts, the handling of minorities, and the potential easing of sanctions to support the country's reconstruction.
6. Soviet-era Venus probe Kosmos 482 set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years in orbit.
Launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 is projected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere between May 8 and 12, 2025, after orbiting for 53 years. The exact location of its reentry is still unknown, with a potential impact area covering large regions on both sides of the equator.
Experts believe that although the spacecraft’s strong build might enable it to withstand reentry, the likelihood of causing significant damage is minimal.
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Around 11,000 people joined a demonstration in Orléans on Saturday against the National Rally congress, according to the local prefecture.
Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, leaving one person dead and more than 500 injured as strong winds and torrential rain brought down trees, cut power and disrupted transport across the island.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday described a deadly shooting in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris, as a racist attack and ‘a turning point’ for the country.
Israeli forces have maintained a tight closure on Hebron in the occupied West Bank for a second day, with Palestinian media reporting home raids, mass detentions and dozens of residents forced outside following a shooting incident the day before.
Armenian authorities have detained 10 more people in a vote-buying investigation involving the opposition Strong Armenia party, just two days before local elections in the northern town of Stepanavan.
Ukraine's military has been hit this month by restrictions on Starshield, the military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite communications system. Its receivers stopped functioning when mounted on fast-moving objects such as drones, jeopardising some combat and air defence missions.
Riot police fired tear gas at protesters in France’s largest cities and nearly 1,000 people were arrested during demonstrations against the rising cost of living on Saturday (24 October). Police also used a water cannon on a group of around 500 hooded youths in Paris, after the main rally ended
At least five people were killed and several others injured in overnight attacks across Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, 25 October, as officials reported strikes on residential areas and industrial facilities, while Moscow claimed to have targeted logistics infrastructure and a cargo vessel.
Protests against war and rising living costs took place in major Italian cities on Saturday, with some incidents of violence and clashes, a week after unrest erupted across the country.
Bulgarians are voting in a presidential election on Sunday as deadly drone attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea raise security concerns and expose divisions over the country's response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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