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00:16
Middle East conflict

U.S. continues strikes on Iran as soldier dies in Iraq

Overnight U.S. strikes caused blackouts in southwestern Iran and hit the northwestern city of Tabriz for the first time. Separately, a U.S. soldier died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone.

10:28
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 20 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 20th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.  

10:20
Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely ​monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye. 

20:31
Aviation

Woman recalls saving husband who was pulled out of window during flight

A woman whose husband was sucked out of the window of a plane during a Ryanair flight has recounted pulling her husband to safety. Serbian couple Svetlana Maksimovic and Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a flight with the airline last week, when a loud bang pierced the hum of engines.     

15:22
OPEC+

OPEC+ nations agree roadmap to strengthen global oil cooperation

Officials from more than 20 oil-producing countries have agreed on a roadmap to strengthen international cooperation in the oil industry during a meeting in Azerbaijan. The plan aims to deepen collaboration across key areas, including markets, technology, investment and regulation.

14:24
North Africa

At least 11 killed in Algeria orphanage fire

At least 11 people have been killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital, state media reported. The blaze broke out early on Thursday at the institution in the eastern suburbs of Algiers.

01:48
Ebola

Ebola outbreak in DRC outpaces containment efforts, MSF warns

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned, calling for an urgent expansion of containment and care measures.

13:25
Explainer

Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?

The four-year truce that helped stabilise Yemen appears to have collapsed after the Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under its control. The escalation raises fears of a wider regional conflict.

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