Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 27th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital
A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title on Monday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured, but police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related.
Police said they had arrested a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area," whom they believed to be the driver of the vehicle which struck a large group of supporters who were celebrating in the city in northwest England.
2. Mass shooting in Fairmount Park leaves 2 dead and at least 8 others wounded
At least two people were killed and eight others injured in a mass shooting late Monday night in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, in what marks one of the deadliest shootings in the city this year.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Lemon Hill Drive and Poplar Drive, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Authorities confirmed that among those injured are at least two juveniles. The identities and ages of the deceased have not yet been released.
3. Azerbaijan took part in NATO’s key spring session in U.S.
The Azerbaijani delegation participated in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s spring session in Dayton, U.S. The event gathered representatives from 32 NATO member states and partner countries to address pressing global and regional security issues.
Topics included the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, NATO’s deterrence and defense capabilities, global terrorism, cybersecurity, drone warfare, artificial intelligence, and geo-economic fragmentation. Regional challenges such as the war in Ukraine, Black Sea security, and Arctic affairs were also discussed. Azerbaijan was represented by members of the Milli Majlis and its Mission to NATO. The delegation also held bilateral meetings with Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly and other allied delegations.
4. Gaza aid deliveries begin as new interim director appointed
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S.-backed private aid group, announced Monday that it has begun distributing food aid in Gaza, with more shipments expected to arrive on Tuesday.
The foundation is responsible for delivering humanitarian assistance under an Israeli-initiated plan. In its statement, the organization also confirmed the appointment of John Acree as interim executive director, following the recent resignation of its previous head, who stepped down citing concerns over the foundation’s independence.
5. Putin says services like Microsoft, Zoom should be 'throttled' in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called for a harsh crackdown on foreign services like Microsoft and Zoom that have announced plans to leave Russia but continue to operate and profit within the country.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 11th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Nissan is set to unveil a major shake-up in its top management next month as part of an accelerated turnaround plan, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Investigations are ongoing after a fire broke out on an Air Busan Airbus at Gimhae Airport as it prepared for departure to Hong Kong. All passengers and crew were evacuated, with seven sustaining minor injuries. The incident follows South Korea’s deadliest air disaster last month.
The G20 foreign ministers will convene in Johannesburg on February 20-21, as reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry. This meeting will bring together top diplomats from the world’s major economies to discuss global issues and enhance international cooperation.
UFC Fight Night in Baku is underway at Baku Crystal Hall, with the main card scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Minsk on Saturday to discuss Belarus–U.S. ties and regional security.
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov and China Eximbank Chairman Chen Huaiyu signed a $500 million loan agreement for the telecom sector on June 21.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has outlined an ambitious vision for human settlements in space by 2040, with autonomous “space oases” on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
UFC Fight Night in Baku is underway at Baku Crystal Hall, with the main card scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Minsk on Saturday to discuss Belarus–U.S. ties and regional security.
Orkhan Nazarli, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, held separate meetings with senior tax officials from Latvia and Montenegro during the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Baku.
The OIC's 51st ministerial session convenes in Istanbul to tackle pressing global and regional issues.
Japan has reportedly cancelled a planned high-level security meeting with the United States after Washington pressed Tokyo to increase its defense spending, according to the Financial Times.
UFC Fight Night in Baku is underway at Baku Crystal Hall, with the main card scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Minsk on Saturday to discuss Belarus–U.S. ties and regional security.
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov and China Eximbank Chairman Chen Huaiyu signed a $500 million loan agreement for the telecom sector on June 21.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has outlined an ambitious vision for human settlements in space by 2040, with autonomous “space oases” on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
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