Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot in head during rally
Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times, including twice in the head, during a campaign event in Bogotá.He was rushed by helicopter to the Santa Fe clinic, where he remains in critical condition. Supporters have gathered outside the hospital to hold vigil.Authorities say a 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
Munich knife attack: Woman shot dead by police after injuring two
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. local time. Police say the woman attacked passersby with a knife before officers opened fire. She later died from her injuries in the hospital, according to the dpa news agency.
Russian airstrikes on Kharkiv kill 4 and injure over 60
Russia carried out a large-scale air attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight and into Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring more than 60 others, including a baby, according to local officials.Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the city is enduring “the most powerful attack since the start of the full-scale war.” The city, just a few dozen kilometers from the Russian border, was targeted by waves of drones, missiles, and guided bombs.
Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles amid migrant raid unrest
President Donald Trump has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to help control unrest following a wave of immigration raids. The decision comes after two days of protests in the city’s Paramount district, where clashes between local residents and federal agents have led to dozens of arrests.Federal immigration officers used tear gas and batons to break up crowds on Saturday. At least 118 people were arrested in the city this week, including 44 on Friday.
Azerbaijan claims historic victory at European Chovken Championship
In a historic moment for Azerbaijani sport, the national Chovken team has been crowned European champions after a dominant performance at the European Chovken Championship, held in Poland from June 5 to 7. Organized by the International Chovken Federation, the tournament featured teams from six countries: Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Hungary, Malta, Poland, and the UK.
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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