Russian athletes will once again be allowed to represent their country in international modern pentathlon competitions after the sport's governing body lifted restrictions on their participation, marking another step in Russia's return to international sport.
At least six people, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, 12 July, Palestinian health officials said.
Russia and Ukraine reported fresh attacks across multiple fronts over the weekend, with both sides claiming military gains and targeting key infrastructure as the war showed no signs of easing.
Germany is funding the purchase of 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine. The move marks one of the largest publicly reported drone procurement programmes by a Western government since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Firefighters in Spain's southeastern province of Almería have begun efforts to contain one of the country's deadliest wildfires in recent years. The blaze killed at least 12 people and forced more communities to evacuate from their homes.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least eight people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Saturday (11 July). President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for faster implementation of international agreements on military assistance.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi have discussed arrangements to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury.
At least 44 people have died and more than one million have been stranded due to widespread flooding and landslides across southeastern Bangladesh, authorities said on Saturday (11 July).
Israel's decision to recognise the so-called Armenian genocide has triggered diplomatic tensions with Azerbaijan, one of its closest strategic partners.
What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.
Known for its rich history and mountain landscapes, Azerbaijan's Gabala district is attracting visitors with another seasonal highlight. Vast lavender fields are becoming a key attraction in the region's growing agritourism sector.
China has approved fast-fashion retailer Shein's long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, clearing the way for the company to pursue a stock market listing after previous attempts in the U.S. and London failed.
Australia and the Solomon Islands have pledged to strengthen bilateral ties while condemning China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific, warning that the launch risks undermining regional stability.
At least two commercial vessels were damaged by missile strikes near the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday (6 July).
Russia is facing growing fuel shortages, with long queues forming at petrol stations from the Baltic region to Siberia as intensified Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure disrupt fuel supplies across the country.
The World Health Organization has warned that Europe could face "more deadly weeks" as another intense heatwave develops over the Atlantic, urging governments to strengthen emergency preparations before temperatures rise again.
Thousands of revellers have packed the streets of Pamplona as the world-famous San Fermín Festival officially got under way, marking the start of nine days of celebrations that culminate in the iconic running of the bulls.
Burglars have stolen jewellery worth several million euros in a lightning raid on the Musée Lalique in eastern France, less than a year after a high-profile theft at the Louvre Museum.
The 30 June edition of AnewZ's Daybreak explored the growing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor, focusing on Georgia's deepening partnership with Kazakhstan and the wider effort to strengthen connectivity between Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
The 30 June edition of AnewZ's Prime Time explored the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., as conflicting statements about possible talks in Doha fuelled uncertainty over the future of negotiations.
The 30 June edition of AnewZ's Context explored the regional implications of Israel's decision to recognise the events of 1915 in the Ottoman Empire as genocide, focusing on how the move has affected diplomatic dynamics between Türkiye, Israel, Azerbaijan and Armenia.
The 1 July edition of AnewZ's Daybreak examined the European Union's growing engagement in the South Caucasus ahead of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Azerbaijan. It explored the bloc's priorities in energy, connectivity and regional cooperation.
The 2 July edition of AnewZ's PrimeTime explored major geopolitical developments across the Middle East and the South Caucasus.
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