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09:45
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 16 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 16 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

08:27
Aircraft crash

Eight killed as U.S. Air Force B-52 crashes in California

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said.

04:51
Russia-Ukraine

G7 leaders agree Russia isn't winning in Ukraine - Zelenskyy

G7 leaders agreed that Russia is not winning its war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after addressing them at their summit in France, during which they discussed possible additional sanctions on Moscow. 

21:52
View from Pakistan

Pakistan hails U.S.-Iran peace deal as victory for diplomacy

Pakistan's political leadership on Monday welcomed a breakthrough agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending more than three months of conflict, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif describing it as a major diplomatic success and a victory for peace.

19:27
U.S.-Iran

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

The European Central Bank (ECB) welcomed news of a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran on Monday, as hopes of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices lower and reduced expectations of further interest rate rises in the eurozone.

16:52
UK affairs

Ukrainian guilty over arson attacks linked to Starmer

A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being recruited by a mystery figure known only as "EL Money".

16:10
Defence deal

Israel eyes new European missile defence deals within weeks

Israel expects to secure new contracts for its air and missile defence systems from European countries within weeks, as governments across the continent continue to strengthen their militaries amid security concerns linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.

15:12
UK politics

UK court upholds terrorism ban on Palestine Action

The Court of Appeal in London ruled on Monday (15 June) that the government's decision to ban pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful, handing ministers a victory in a closely watched legal battle over protest rights and national security.

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