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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 10th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Pakistan says Indian missiles targeted three air bases amid rising conflict.
Pakistan claims that three of its air bases were struck by Indian missiles as tensions spike following mutual military operations, raising fears of further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
2. European leaders meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv to support ceasefire proposal.
Leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and Poland arrived in Kyiv to support Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, aiming to reduce hostilities with Russia.
The diplomatic effort, backed by the US and Europe, aims to create space for negotiations and a lasting peace.
3. Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crash kills six personnel.
A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission on Friday, killing at least six army personnel.
The crash involved 12 people, including Air Force gunners and special forces members, during a graduation ceremony-related operation.
4. Germany’s Chancellor Merz vows to expand cooperation with Türkiye.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to strengthen ties with Türkiye, recognising its vital role in NATO.
He announced plans to visit Ankara soon and confirmed no decision has been made on the potential sale of Eurofighter jets, with discussions ongoing within the German government.
5. Ukraine and Hungary expel diplomats amid espionage allegations.
Ukraine and Hungary have expelled two diplomats each amid espionage accusations.
Ukraine's Security Service claims to have uncovered a Hungarian spy network in Transcarpathia, while Hungary retaliated by expelling Ukrainian diplomats, marking an escalation in their strained relations.
6. Diver dies during recovery operation of Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht.
A diver has died during early recovery operations for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht off northern Sicily.
The 39-year-old Dutch national was working near Porticello when the accident occurred. The cause of death remains unknown, and the investigation into the sinking continues.
7. FIFA approves expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 teams from 2031.
FIFA has approved a major expansion of the Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of teams to 48 from the 2031 edition.
The tournament will be hosted by the United States in 2031 and the UK in 2035, featuring 12 groups and more than 100 matches.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping national AI strategy on Wednesday, signing three executive orders aimed at securing U.S. dominance in the global artificial intelligence race by accelerating innovation, cutting red tape, and easing regulations on critical data infrastructure.
Russia and Ukraine have completed a major prisoner exchange, marking one of the largest swaps since the start of the war. The deal was based on agreements made earlier in Istanbul.
Germany and France are aiming to end a long-standing rift over their joint fighter jet project by August, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron push for unity in European defense.
Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China convened in Tehran to coordinate their positions on Iran’s nuclear programme and Western sanctions ahead of upcoming negotiations in Istanbul.
Australia has made a further payment to the United States under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Wednesday that a second instalment of $525 million has been paid, following an initial $500 million payment in February.
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