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14:34

Opinion

When Moscow Speaks, It Usually Means It

Russia’s greatest strategic asset is not only military power, but political will  

13:59

Murder case

Australian man charged over death of 17-year-old Thai girl

The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl say they have been left devastated after an Australian man was charged over her death in Pattaya.

08:24

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 29 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 29 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

07:26

U.S. Migration

U.S. urges migrants on temporary status to seek residency or leave

The United States government has urged migrants living under temporary protected status (TPS) to seek permanent residency or prepare to return to their home countries, signalling a tougher approach to immigration policy.

07:18

Uk Drone Warfare

'We have to be ready for any future war': UK to replace destroyers with drone vessels

Britain will abandon plans to replace its ageing fleet of destroyers with a next-generation warship and instead procure at least six new “Common Combat Vessels”, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

05:50

World Cup 2026

Canada strike late as World Cup knockouts deliver early drama

Canada secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory to reach the last 16, as a series of gripping World Cup matches saw Croatia, DR Congo and Argentina also progress.

00:19

Middle East conflict

U.S. and Iran move towards talks after agreeing to cease strikes

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt strikes against each other, in a potential breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions. The two sides are expected to meet in Doha on Tuesday to address their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

00:04

Serbia Protest

Serbia protests continue as Vucic resignation vow fails to calm unrest

Thousands of people gathered in the central Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, maintaining pressure on President Aleksandar Vučić a day after he announced plans to step down within weeks and call early elections.

13:31

Heatwave

France heatwave kills 1,000 as officials warn death toll will rise

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which warned the final toll is likely to rise.

13:08

Israel-Lebanon

Lebanon warns historic sites damaged by Israeli offensive

Lebanon says Israeli air strikes and ground operations have damaged or destroyed historic landmarks across the country's south, raising fears that parts of its cultural heritage have been lost forever.

12:25

World Cup 2026

World Cup knockout stage set as favourites and surprise teams advance

The World Cup knockout stage is finally ready to begin after 72 group matches trimmed the expanded 48-team field down to 32.

09:03

World Cup 2026

World Cup wrap-up: Messi shines as Austria and Algeria end Iran's dream

Lionel Messi made World Cup history as Argentina finished top of Group J, while Austria and Algeria both reached the Round of 32 after a dramatic draw that ended Iran's hopes of progressing.

07:50

Ukraine-Russia

Cross-border attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Civilians were killed on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday as drone and artillery attacks continued despite no sign of a slowdown in the fighting.

07:24

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 28 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 28 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

03:13

Syria Venezuela

Syria sends first overseas rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela

Syria has dispatched a rescue team to Venezuela to support search-and-rescue operations following the deadly earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week, marking the first overseas deployment of Syrian rescue personnel.

02:30

Argentina corruption

Argentina's cabinet chief resigns amid corruption allegations

Argentine President Javier Milei's cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned on Saturday following a scandal that triggered investigations into his spending in recent years.

01:25

ICE immigration

Trump nominates Lance Schroyer to lead ICE

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma law enforcement veteran Lance Schroyer to serve as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

23:36

Iran World Cup

Iran coach slams U.S. treatment at World Cup as 'really terrible'

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused World Cup co-host the United States of treating his team "very unfairly", saying logistical restrictions have disrupted the team's tournament.

22:56

Attack Karachi Pakistan

Attack on security compound in Karachi, Pakistan, leaves three troops and three militants dead

At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, authorities said.

21:53

Serbia Vucic resignation

Serbia's President Vucic says he will resign within weeks

"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade.

15:42

Neocolonialism

France considers response as Burkina Faso severs relations

France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.

13:12

Aircraft crash

Small plane crash in Beijing kills one, injures 13

A light aircraft crash into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district on Friday killed one person and injured 13, the district government said on Saturday in a statement posted on its social media account.

06:57

Tariffs

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries adopting digital services taxes

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on imports from any country that adopts a digital services tax. The move escalated tensions with trading partners over levies that Washington argues unfairly target American technology companies.

06:52

World Cup

Australia reach World Cup knockouts as Türkiye stun U.S. with late win

Australia booked its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a tense goalless draw with Paraguay. Already-eliminated Türkiye ended its campaign on a high with a dramatic 3-2 win over group winners the United States.