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.
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Flooding in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz region has killed at least 20 people after an overflowing river swept through multiple communities, authori...
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Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide, with police arresting their son, Nick Rei...
French senators on Monday approved a revised 2026 budget bill that the government warned could worsen the country’s fiscal deficit, setting the stage for tense negotiations between parliament’s two chambers later this week.
Flooding in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz region has killed at least 20 people after an overflowing river swept through multiple communities, authorities said on Monday, with the toll expected to increase as rescue teams reach areas that were previously inaccessible.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide, with police arresting their son, Nick Reiner, who is being held on a $4 million bond.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held two rounds of high-stakes talks in Berlin, Germany on 14-15 December. Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, posted on X that discussions with the U.S. envoy have been "constructive and productive".
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker carrying more than 6 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Sea of Oman, detaining all 18 crew members on board.
An explosive device found in a vehicle linked to one of the alleged attackers in Bondi shooting has been secured and removed according to Police. The incident left 12 people dead.
The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead and 270 others injured, Thailand’s Ministry of Defence spokesman Surasant Kongsiri said at a press conference on Saturday.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
French senators on Monday approved a revised 2026 budget bill that the government warned could worsen the country’s fiscal deficit, setting the stage for tense negotiations between parliament’s two chambers later this week.
Flooding in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz region has killed at least 20 people after an overflowing river swept through multiple communities, authorities said on Monday, with the toll expected to increase as rescue teams reach areas that were previously inaccessible.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide, with police arresting their son, Nick Reiner, who is being held on a $4 million bond.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held two rounds of high-stakes talks in Berlin, Germany on 14-15 December. Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, posted on X that discussions with the U.S. envoy have been "constructive and productive".
Thailand’s military has halted fuel shipments through a key border checkpoint with Laos, citing intelligence that supplies were being diverted to Cambodian forces amid escalating clashes along the disputed frontier.
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