World News

20:02

Fire incident

At least 28 killed in China shoe factory fire as workers trapped

At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.

19:38

World News

Eastern China braces for Super Typhoon Bavi after deadly week of storms

It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.

15:31

Russia

IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension ahead of LA 2028

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), allowing Russian athletes to compete in many international events, including qualifying competitions for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

14:10

Hottest June

Western Europe records hottest June since records began

Western Europe experienced its hottest June since records began in 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The record-breaking month brought extreme heat, widespread disruption and thousands of excess deaths across parts of the continent.

12:34

Supreme Court

South Korea's top court upholds Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence

South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence in a case linked to his 2024 attempt to impose martial law.

12:26

Germany-U.S.

Germany agrees deal to buy U.S. Tomahawk missiles

Germany has reached an agreement with the U.S. to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz told lawmakers in Berlin on Thursday.

11:49

World News

Australia, India seal uranium export deal during Modi visit

Australia and India have finalised an agreement allowing Australian uranium exports for India's nuclear energy sector, expanding cooperation on clean energy, critical minerals and infrastructure as the two countries strengthen their strategic and economic partnership.

11:08

Venezuela quake

Venezuela quake death toll hits 3,811 as Rodriguez seeks funds and lifting of international sanctions

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.

08:23

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 9 July 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 9th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

05:27

Sudan Conflict

UN warns of repeat atrocities as AU seeks Sudan ceasefire

A United Nations investigation has concluded that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed atrocities amounting to genocide during their siege and capture of el-Fasher in North Darfur last year, while concern is mounting that similar abuses could be unfolding around al-Obeid.

05:16

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

Russia launched another wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least nine people and underscoring Kyiv's growing concerns over dwindling supplies of U.S.-made air-defence interceptors.

04:37

NATO Summit

'Cut off all trade with Spain': Trump escalates dispute with NATO ally

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to all trade with Spain, dramatically escalating a dispute over defence spending and Madrid's stance during the conflict with Iran.

03:52

NATO Summit

Day 2 : NATO summit marks 'turning point' as alliance focuses on defence spending and Ukraine support

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's summit in Ankara marked a turning point for the bloc, with leaders shifting their focus from making new pledges to implementing concrete commitments aimed at strengthening collective security over the coming decade.

03:40

USA Syria Ties

Trump moves to remove Syria from U.S. terrorism sponsor list

U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that he intends to remove Syria from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could pave the way for greater foreign investment and deeper economic engagement with Washington.

00:25

NATO

NATO Summit: Secretary General backs new U.S. strikes on Iran

Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has described fresh U.S. strikes on Iran as "absolutely necessary," in remarks at the start of the second day of the alliance's sumit in the Turkish capital Ankara.

18:58

Egypt-Argentina

Egypt condemns VAR after dramatic late Argentina comeback at World Cup

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has condemned the use of VAR after Egypt's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, claiming key refereeing decisions directly affected the outcome.