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live Three sons prayed at Khamenei’s coffin on second day of funeral procession but not his successor

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.

Trump delivers campaign-style speech after storm delays U.S. 250th independence anniversary

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U.S. politics

Trump delivers campaign-style speech after storm delays U.S. 250th independence anniversary

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed crowds on Washington's National Mall on Saturday night after severe weather delayed his appearance at celebrations marking the United States' 250th independence anniversary.

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Ukraine War

President Trump offers to help end Ukraine war in calls with Putin and Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin.

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Wildfires

Wildfires spread across southern Europe as extreme heat fuels growing threat

Wildfires are continuing to burn across southern Europe, forcing people from their homes, damaging property and stretching emergency services as high temperatures and dry conditions create ideal conditions for fast-moving fires.

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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's ex-second in command convicted of plotting to overthrow President

Kyrgyzstan’s ex-second in command, Kamchybek Tashiev, has been convicted of plotting to overthrow the country’s President Sadyr Japarov. Tashiev and Japarov had ruled the Central Asian nation in tandem since 2020, until the former was unexpectedly ousted in February.

World Cup 2026

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World Cup

France to face Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals

France will face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals after edging past Paraguay 1-0, while the Atlas Lions booked their place with a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada, ending the co-hosts' historic run in the tournament.

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

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FIFA 2026 World Cup

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

Defending champions Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and reach the World Cup last 16, while Colombia advanced with a 1-0 win over Ghana.

Salah scores in shootout as Egypt knock out Australia

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Salah scores in shootout as Egypt knock out Australia

Egypt secured their first World Cup knockout-stage victory by beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Arlington, Texas.

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World Cup

Switzerland joins Spain, Portugal in World Cup last 16 after Algeria win

Breel Embolo early opener to put Switzerland in control of last-32 tie against Algeria after Spain made easy work of Austria as Portugal left it late to beat Croatia, with all winners now through to the last 16.

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Ukraine War

President Trump offers to help end Ukraine war in calls with Putin and Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Pu...

Three sons prayed at Khamenei’s coffin on second day of funeral procession but not his successor

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Middle East conflict

live Three sons prayed at Khamenei’s coffin on second day of funeral procession but not his successor

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the secon...

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Wildfires

Wildfires spread across southern Europe as extreme heat fuels growing threat

Wildfires are continuing to burn across southern Europe, forcing people from their homes, damaging property and stretching emergency services as high ...

India and China reopen an Himalayan mountain pass after six years

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View from China

India and China reopen an Himalayan mountain pass after six years

For the first time in six years, Indian traders are crossing through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas into Tibet to do business....

3h ago

U.S. politics

Trump delivers campaign-style speech after storm delays U.S. 250th independence anniversary

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed crowds on Washington's National Mall on Saturday night after severe weather delayed his appearance at celebratio...

Region

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U.S.-Iran wrap up Hormuz talks as nuclear issue deferred

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Middle East conflict

U.S.-Iran wrap up Hormuz talks as nuclear issue deferred

Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Ali Khamenei's casket on display as international leaders pay respects

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Khamenei Funeral

Ali Khamenei's casket on display as international leaders pay respects

International politicians and religious leaders have paid respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei throughout the day, ahead of his six day funeral ceremony which begins on Saturday. His casket is currently on display at the Iman Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran.

EU announces €200 million package to boost South Caucasus connectivity

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Regional connectivity

EU announces €200 million package to boost South Caucasus connectivity

The European Union will provide up to €200 million in grant funding to improve transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during a visit to Baku on Wednesday.

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EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure

The European Union has announced an additional €18 million ($20.5 million) in economic assistance for Armenia and moved to ease export rules for Armenian goods, as Brussels seeks to strengthen ties with the South Caucasus country amid growing Russian trade pressure.

World

World News

Algerian President hails elections despite low turnout

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Politics

Algerian President hails elections despite low turnout

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has praised the conduct of Algeria's parliamentary elections, describing the vote as a step forward for democracy in the North African nation.

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View from China

India and China reopen an Himalayan mountain pass after six years

For the first time in six years, Indian traders are crossing through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas into Tibet to do business.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 5 July 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Social media bans grow worldwide as doubts over effectiveness deepen

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Explainer

Social media bans grow worldwide as doubts over effectiveness deepen

Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.

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Singapore Data Exposure

Singapore data exposure affects 70,000 after IBM cloud security incident

Singapore has reported a data exposure affecting 70,000 people after unauthorised access to a dataset in an IBM-managed cloud environment, according to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA). The authority said operational systems and property records remain secure.

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European carmakers urge EU to protect investments in Türkiye and Morocco

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EU trade

European carmakers urge EU to protect investments in Türkiye and Morocco

European carmakers have urged the European Union to make sure new “Made in EU” rules do not put existing investments in Türkiye and Morocco at risk.

Microsoft expected to cut thousands of jobs

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Micosoft

Microsoft expected to cut thousands of jobs

Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of job cuts as early as next week as the technology giant looks to reduce costs, according to reports.

Business Today: Markets climb as AI optimism outweighs economic uncertainties

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Global Business

Business Today: Markets climb as AI optimism outweighs economic uncertainties

Global equity markets remained on track for one of their strongest quarterly performances in years on Tuesday, lifted by a powerful rally in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, improving investor sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Türkiye 5G rollout drives record $5.6bn telecom investment in Q1