U.S. military hits Iranian targets including Bandar Abbas in fresh strikes

19:04

Middle East

live U.S. military hits Iranian targets including Bandar Abbas in fresh strikes

The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.

Russia and Ukraine intensify strikes on strategic targets as war escalates

11:34

Russia-Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine intensify strikes on strategic targets as war escalates

Russia launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Ukraine early on Thursday, saying it had hit military and industrial facilities in Kyiv, as well as key port infrastructure in the southern Odesa region.

11:20

Ebola

Uganda begins 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status

Uganda is expected to discharge its final Ebola patient on Thursday, beginning the 42-day countdown required before the country can be declared free of the virus if no new cases emerge, according to a government spokesperson.

Scientists claim to have discovered sugar in outer space

19:38

Sugar in space

Scientists claim to have discovered sugar in outer space

Space exploration just got sweeter as scientists say they have discovered a type of sugar called erythrulose in outer space.

19:38 CET

Sugar in space

Scientists claim to have discovered sugar in outer space

Space exploration just got sweeter as scientists say they have discovered a type of sugar called erythrulose in outer space....

19:04 CET

Middle East

live U.S. military hits Iranian targets including Bandar Abbas in fresh strikes

The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. T...

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

17:53 CET

Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard ...

19:38 CET

Sugar in space

Scientists claim to have discovered sugar in outer space

Space exploration just got sweeter as scientists say they have discovered a type of sugar called erythrulose in outer space....

19:04 CET

Middle East

live U.S. military hits Iranian targets including Bandar Abbas in fresh strikes

The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. T...

17:53 CET

Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard ...

World Cup 2026

Argentina stuns England with late comeback to reach World Cup final

05:23

Argentina England

Argentina stuns England with late comeback to reach World Cup final

Defending champions Argentina came from behind with two late goals to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final where they will face Spain.

Spain beat France to reach first World Cup final since 2010

09:50

FIFA 2026 World Cup

Spain beat France to reach first World Cup final since 2010

Spain booked their place in the World Cup final with a composed 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, ending the hopes of the tournament favourites and moving within one match of a second World Cup title.

11:59

World Cup

Argentina to face England in World Cup semi-finals after dramatic extra-time victories

Argentina and England will meet in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final after both sides came through gripping quarter-final ties that were settled in extra time.

17:13

World Cup

Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup star, dies at 25

South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who helped Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, has died at the age of 25.

Mbappe fires France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals

04:06

FIFA 2026 World Cup

Mbappe fires France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals

France booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday, as captain Kylian Mbappe overcame a missed penalty to play a decisive role in another dominant display by the two-time world champions.

Egypt condemns VAR after dramatic late Argentina comeback at World Cup

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.

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

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.

Beyond the ballot: What would a successful Armenia look like in five years?

15:02

VOX POP

Beyond the ballot: What would a successful Armenia look like in five years?

Peace. Prosperity. New political forces. A technology-driven economy. Following Armenia’s parliamentary election, AnewZ took to the streets of Yerevan to ask people how they imagine their country five years from now.

12:05

Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan to link Single Window system with Middle Corridor partners

Azerbaijan is moving to speed up and simplify trade with partner countries along the Middle Corridor by expanding its Single Window information system.

Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat sign East Zangezur development agreement

13:31

WUF13

Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat sign East Zangezur development agreement

Azerbaijan and UN-Habitat have signed a cooperation agreement to support sustainable urban development in the East Zangezur Economic Region. The partnership will focus on designing smart, resilient and inclusive settlements in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.

New allegations against UK special forces emerge in Afghanistan inquiry

16:24

Politics

New allegations against UK special forces emerge in Afghanistan inquiry

A British inquiry has heard fresh allegations that UK special forces killed three Afghan farmers and abused detainees during operations in Afghanistan. The claims were published this week as part of an investigation into alleged unlawful killings and a possible cover-up.

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan begin installing first border markers after historic treaty

15:53

Border demarcation

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan begin installing first border markers after historic treaty

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun installing the first border markers along their shared frontier, marking the start of the physical demarcation of a boundary that was disputed for decades before being formally settled under a landmark agreement signed earlier this year.

AnewZ Originals

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

19:23

Documentary

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

The Aviators of Ganja explores how young Spanish volunteers travelled to Soviet-era Azerbaijan to train as military pilots before being drawn into the defining conflicts of the 20th century.

19:23

Film

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan

Documentary filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg has said that making a film exploring connections between Scandinavia and Azerbaijan helped him better understand his own mixed Nordic identity.

19:25

AnewZ film

AnewZ film highlighting Shaki heritage screens at WUF13 in Baku

A documentary produced by AnewZ highlighting the Azerbaijani city of Shaki and its living heritage was screened on 21 May during the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

19:31

AnewZ documentaries

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

As part of the Frontline episodes, this AnewZ documentary investigates Libya fifteen years after the revolution and the fall of Gaddafi — a state caught between militias, foreign powers, energy interests and diplomatic manoeuvring.

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

20:48

AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

AnewZ Original Series presents 'Destination: Shahdag', premiering in the skiers’ paradise and winter wonderland Shahdag Mountain Resort, part of the magnificent Greater Caucasus range.

20:50

AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan

Experience the living heritage of one of the world’s great cultural capitals in this all-new episode of AnewZ Original Series Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan.

Investigations

23:00

AnewZ premiere

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence

The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

21:30

AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.

18:45

Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

20:39

AnewZ Investigations

What is Shadow Trade?

Shadow Trade is an AnewZ investigative documentary that explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite one of the most extensive sanctions regimes ever imposed.

23:38

Shadow Of The Cross

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross

AnewZ has premiered its new investigative documentary, Shadow of the Cross, examining the power, history and contested role of one of the world’s most recognised humanitarian symbols.

World

World News

Chief engineer killed in drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

09:55

Ukraine-Russia war

Chief engineer killed in drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed in a drone strike near the facility, according to Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom.

Trump to feature on new U.S. dollar coin for 250th anniversary

11:03

U.S. Currency

Trump to feature on new U.S. dollar coin for 250th anniversary

The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump as part of commemorations marking the United States' 250th anniversary, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

09:21

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 16 July 2026

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

EU pledges €20 million more for Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

17:41

Natural disasters

EU pledges €20 million more for Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

The European Union (EU) has announced an additional €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian assistance for Venezuela after last month's deadly earthquakes, which killed more than 4,700 people.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

China's Xi to set out AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

13:54

Artificial Intelligence

China's Xi to set out AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

Beijing is using Shanghai’s artificial intelligence (AI) forum to promote its governance agenda and showcase domestic alternatives to U.S. technology.

Australia to launch Office of AI as it tightens oversight of data centres

10:20

Artificial Intelligence

Australia to launch Office of AI as it tightens oversight of data centres

Australia will establish an Office of AI to coordinate artificial intelligence standards and oversee major data centres as the government prepares new laws on their energy and water use, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (15 July).

TikTok says it moderates content in more than 70 languages, including Azerbaijani

17:18

Media

TikTok says it moderates content in more than 70 languages, including Azerbaijani

TikTok moderates content in more than 70 languages, including Azerbaijani, using a combination of artificial intelligence and human reviewers, a company representative has said.

IBM warns AI spending shift is hitting core business

20:42

IBM AI Woes

IBM warns AI spending shift is hitting core business

IBM has warned that a surge in spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure is weighing on its core business, in one of the clearest signs yet of how the AI boom is reshaping the technology sector.

AnewZ Originals

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

19:32

Ukraine

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments of the war, as a convergence of corruption scandals, political turbulence, financial uncertainty and intensifying Russian offensives places unprecedented strain on the country’s ability to defend itself.

Business

Economy Markets

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

04:06

Nvidia Chips To China

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

A senior U.S. commerce official told lawmakers on Tuesday that only a small number of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips have been shipped to China so far, as scrutiny grows over Washington's export controls on advanced technology.

11:49

Oil Prices

Oil prices hit four-week high as U.S.-Iran attacks raise Hormuz supply fears

Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest level in four weeks as the United States and Iran stepped up attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh uncertainty to global energy supplies.

17:53

Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard the future of the UK's steel industry.

09:33

Tensions

Saudi Arabia pushes Yanbu oil exports towards record levels as Hormuz tensions mount

Saudi Arabia is moving crude through the Red Sea port of Yanbu at close to maximum capacity this week, as tensions with Yemen's Houthis add to broader concerns over Gulf shipping routes, according to data and industry sources cited by Reuters.

U.S. military infrastructure targeted in new Iranian attacks in Kuwait and Bahrain

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.

U.S. forces resume blockade of vessels travelling to and from Iran

04:34

Middle East

U.S. forces resume blockade of vessels travelling to and from Iran

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.

19:04

Middle East

live U.S. military hits Iranian targets including Bandar Abbas in fresh strikes

10:15

Pub fire

Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 32 as police investigate possible negligence

The death toll from the fire at a live music pub in Bangkok has climbed to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, according to Thailand's Police Hospital.

Ukraine targets Russian shipping and oil facilities as Moscow steps up strikes

13:27

Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine targets Russian shipping and oil facilities as Moscow steps up strikes

Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot reveals early Alzheimer's diagnosis

12:00

Sully Sullenberger

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot reveals early Alzheimer's diagnosis

The airline captain celebrated for safely landing a passenger jet on New York's Hudson River in 2009 has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

11:49

Sam Neill

New Zealand 'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 in Sydney

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known internationally for his role in 'Jurassic Park', died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said.

Uzbekistan expands film rebate scheme to attract global productions

09:00

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan expands film rebate scheme to attract global productions

Uzbekistan has approved a new film rebate programme offering foreign productions up to 4 billion soums (around U.S.$315,000) in reimbursement as it seeks to attract international filmmakers and boost tourism through cinema.

19:42

UNESCO

UNESCO says 113 countries spend more repaying debt than on education

More than 100 countries now spend more on servicing debt than on education, UNESCO has warned, as it called on governments and international lenders to expand the use of debt-for-education swaps.

13:29

Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced Welsh star, dies aged 75

The Welsh rock singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for the global hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died aged 75 in Portugal.

Programmes

19:55

Daybreak

Daybreak: Global affairs, South Caucasus diplomacy and sport

AnewZ's Daybreak on 10 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and major stories from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, alongside key international news.

Daybreak: Deadly Kyiv attack, Iran scrutiny and Venezuela earthquake

18:14

Daybreak- 6 July

Daybreak: Deadly Kyiv attack, Iran scrutiny and Venezuela earthquake

On 6 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela's earthquake crisis.

18:16

World Business

World Business: How insurers are adapting to the age of AI and Web3

The 5 July edition of AnewZ's World Business explored how the insurance industry is adapting to the rapid rise of frontier technologies, from artificial intelligence and blockchain to commercial spaceflight and Web3.

18:18

Daybreak

Daybreak: EU diplomacy, Iran tensions and Ukraine lead global agenda

The 3 July edition of AnewZ's Daybreak focused on major international developments, from escalating tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East to Europe's evolving security role and growing geopolitical engagement in the South Caucasus.

18:02

PrimeTime

PrimeTime: U.S. Supreme Court rulings and Middle East diplomacy

The 1 July edition of AnewZ's Prime Time explored the latest rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court and their implications for President Donald Trump's policy agenda.

18:00

Daybreak

Daybreak: EU-Azerbaijan partnership and regional connectivity

The 2 July edition of AnewZ's Daybreak explored the European Union's deepening partnership with Azerbaijan following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Baku.

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