Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 1st, covering the latest developments you need to know.
PSG crushes Inter 5-0 to win first-ever Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain secured their historic first UEFA Champions League title with a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. The win marked a turning point under coach Luis Enrique, who moved the club away from superstar signings toward a unified team approach. Nineteen-year-old Désiré Doué led the charge, symbolizing PSG’s new era of homegrown talent and collective strength.
Baku to host World Urban Forum 13 in 2026
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in May 2026, as announced at the UN Habitat Assembly in Nairobi. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach said the event will focus on the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development. The forum, established in 2001, promotes inclusive dialogue on key urban challenges.
Chancellor Merz to meet President Trump in first official US visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week for his first official meeting with US President Donald Trump, the German government announced Saturday. The leaders are expected to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Middle East crisis, and ongoing trade tensions. The visit marks Merz’s first trip to the US since taking office on May 6.
Bridge collapses kill 7 in Russian regions near Ukraine
Two bridge collapses in Russia's Bryansk and neighboring regions bordering Ukraine have killed at least seven people and injured dozens, authorities confirmed Sunday. In Bryansk, a highway bridge fell onto railway tracks, derailing a train and leaving 69 injured. While the cause remains unclear, a Russian lawmaker blamed Kyiv, calling it a "terrorist enclave," amid ongoing cross-border tensions.
Hamas offers hostage release, seeks changes to US ceasefire deal
Hamas has responded to a US ceasefire proposal by offering to release 10 living and 18 deceased Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners while demanding key amendments. The group reiterated calls for a permanent ceasefire, full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and guarantees of uninterrupted humanitarian aid—conditions not included in the current US-backed plan. The response was not an outright rejection or acceptance of the proposal, which the US says Israel has already agreed to.
U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, performed to a crowd of 118,000 people in Istanbul on Saturday night, marking his first concert in Europe in ...
Donald Trump said he is “in no hurry” to reach a deal with Iran, insisting the U.S. is slowly getting what it wants. He warned military action rem...
Thousands of people gathered across Colombo on Saturday night (30 May) as Sri Lanka's capital came alive with light and colour for Vesak, one of the m...
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming A...
The World Health Organisation’s designation of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is ...
U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, performed to a crowd of 118,000 people in Istanbul on Saturday night, marking his first concert in Europe in more than a decade, despite being barred from performing in several countries over past antisemitic remarks.
Donald Trump said he is “in no hurry” to reach a deal with Iran, insisting the U.S. is slowly getting what it wants. He warned military action remains an option if talks fail. Meanwhile, U.S. forces said they fired a missile at a vessel trying to breach Washington’s blockade of Iran.
Thousands of people gathered across Colombo on Saturday night (30 May) as Sri Lanka's capital came alive with light and colour for Vesak, one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following extra time.
A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings and ongoing investigations linked to its subsidiary Lafarge's activities during the Syrian conflict.
Iranian-made Yassin missiles were spotted mounted on Armenian Air Force fighter aircraft during Armenia's latest military parade on Thursday (28 May), drawing attention from defence observers and regional analysts.
The Philippines remains under a "severe threat" from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday (30 May).
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off access underground.
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, citing Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union. The move is seen as the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the longtime allies ahead of Armenia's parliamentary election on 7 June.
Thousands of people gathered across Colombo on Saturday night (30 May) as Sri Lanka's capital came alive with light and colour for Vesak, one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following extra time.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) travelled to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday (30 May), urging communities to seek medical care quickly and follow safe burial practices as authorities work to contain a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Philippines remains under a "severe threat" from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday (30 May).
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