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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed
14:04
Middle East

live Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed

The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

Watch Live: Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage
12:42
Shusha Global Media Forum

live Watch Live: Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage

President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerbaijan. 

Deadly Bangkok bar fire kills 27 and injures 63 after 'no clear sign of a fire exit'
10:03
Pub fire in Bangkok

Deadly Bangkok bar fire kills 27 and injures 63 after 'no clear sign of a fire exit'

An overnight fire at a popular bar in Bangkok has killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, making it one of the deadliest pub disasters in the Thai capital in recent years. Authorities say the venue quickly filled with thick smoke, trapping patrons inside.

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

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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed
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live Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed

The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claim...

Watch Live: Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage
12:42 CET
Shusha Global Media Forum

live Watch Live: Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage

President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerba...

Tajikistan cuts electricity exports as it prepares for winter
12:11 CET
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Tajikistan cuts electricity exports as it prepares for winter

Tajikistan will reduce electricity exports and increase water reserves ahead of winter as the government seeks to improve domestic power supplies afte...

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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed
14:04 CET
Middle East

live Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz is closed

The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claim...

Watch Live: Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage
12:42 CET
Shusha Global Media Forum

live Watch Live: Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage

President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerba...

Tajikistan cuts electricity exports as it prepares for winter
12:11 CET
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Tajikistan cuts electricity exports as it prepares for winter

Tajikistan will reduce electricity exports and increase water reserves ahead of winter as the government seeks to improve domestic power supplies afte...

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

Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup star, dies at 25
18:30
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
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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.

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
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FIFA 2026 World Cup

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw that lasted 120 minutes on Tuesday.

How the 'Viking Row' became Norway's World Cup symbol
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Tradition

How the 'Viking Row' became Norway's World Cup symbol

What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.

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Tajikistan cuts electricity exports as it prepares for winter
12:11
View from Tajikistan

Tajikistan cuts electricity exports as it prepares for winter

Tajikistan will reduce electricity exports and increase water reserves ahead of winter as the government seeks to improve domestic power supplies after last year’s seasonal shortages.

Sudochye Lake: Saving a disappearing wetland in Uzbekistan
10:29
Aral Sea Crisis

Sudochye Lake: Saving a disappearing wetland in Uzbekistan

This is the last of four articles in AnewZ's series examining how conservationists are working to protect and repair damage done to the Aral Sea which lies between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.   

WHO warns of growing health threat as extreme heat grips Central Asia
09:00
View from Kazakhstan

WHO warns of growing health threat as extreme heat grips Central Asia

Temperatures above 40°C are scorching parts of Central Asia, prompting the World Health Organization to warn that extreme heat is becoming an increasing public health threat across the region.

Beyond gold: How Uzbekistan's Kyzylkum Desert protects one of the region's richest ecosystems
13:56
Kyzylkum Desert

Beyond gold: How Uzbekistan's Kyzylkum Desert protects one of the region's richest ecosystems

This is the third of four articles in AnewZ's series examining how conservationists are working to protect and repair damage done to the Aral Sea which lies between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. 

Israel's recognition of 1915 events strains ties with Azerbaijan
10:30
South Caucasus

Israel's recognition of 1915 events strains ties with Azerbaijan

Israel's decision to recognise the so-called Armenian genocide has triggered diplomatic tensions with Azerbaijan, one of its closest strategic partners.

Russia’s fuel crisis exposes Central Asia’s dependence on Russian supplies
20:07
Russia-Central Asia

Russia’s fuel crisis exposes Central Asia’s dependence on Russian supplies

Russia’s fuel shortages are spreading into Central Asia, exposing the region’s heavy reliance on Russian petrol and diesel as governments race to secure alternative supplies and contain rising prices.

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

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks
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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.

What is Shadow Trade?
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.

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross
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.

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World
World News
Global media leaders to gather in Shusha for 4th Media Forum
18:54
Susha Media Forum

Global media leaders to gather in Shusha for 4th Media Forum

The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges. 

British woman's death raises Spain wildfire toll to 13 people
11:06
Spain's wildfires

British woman's death raises Spain wildfire toll to 13 people

A 93-year-old British woman has died after being injured in wildfires that swept through southeastern Spain's Almeria province, regional authorities said, bringing the confirmed death toll to 13 people.

Europe records more than 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave
10:47
World News

Europe records more than 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave

More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across 27 European countries during a late-June heatwave, with older people accounting for most of the toll.

'Dieselgate' claims rejected by UK High Court in lawsuits on car emissions
10:24
UK Dieselgate

'Dieselgate' claims rejected by UK High Court in lawsuits on car emissions

Five major carmakers have largely won the first stage of a major legal battle at a High Court case brought by around 1.6 million claimants in the UK over allegations that their diesel vehicles were fitted with unlawful "defeat devices" that led to higher emissions.

AI & Next
Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News
Humanoid robot that mimics world leaders unveiled at AI summit
13:34
Artificial intelligence

Humanoid robot that mimics world leaders unveiled at AI summit

A Swiss humanoid robot capable of displaying the faces of world leaders and business executives was showcased at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on Tuesday (7 July). Developers said the technology could make human-machine interactions more natural and expressive.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
12:58
China

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China has successfully tested an experimental rocket recovery system using a net attached to an offshore platform, marking a major step in its efforts to develop reusable rockets and compete with U.S. space technology.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work to bring AI coding power to professionals
06:46
ChatGPT for Work

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work to bring AI coding power to professionals

OpenAI on Thursday unveiled ChatGPT Work, a new artificial intelligence agent designed to help professionals create documents, presentations and websites using advanced coding capabilities without requiring programming expertise.

UN chief warns AI is advancing too fast, calls for global safeguards to protect children
04:27
AI Governance

UN chief warns AI is advancing too fast, calls for global safeguards to protect children

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than governments and regulators can manage, calling for globally coordinated rules to reduce risks and ensure the technology is used safely, particularly by children.

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.

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan
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.

AnewZ film highlighting Shaki heritage screens at WUF13 in Baku
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.

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.

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Business
Economy Markets
China clears Shein for Hong Kong IPO after failed U.S. and London bids
16:37
Shein

China clears Shein for Hong Kong IPO after failed U.S. and London bids

China has approved fast-fashion retailer Shein's long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, clearing the way for the company to pursue a stock market listing after previous attempts in the U.S. and London failed.

Microsoft expected to cut thousands of jobs
12:22
Microsoft

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.

European carmakers urge EU to protect investments in Türkiye and Morocco
13:12
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.

Google ordered to pay $1.5bn in landmark Swedish antitrust ruling
17:30
Court Ruling

Google ordered to pay $1.5bn in landmark Swedish antitrust ruling

A Swedish court has ordered Alphabet-owned Google to pay about $1.5 billion in antitrust damages to price comparison platform PriceRunner, in one of Europe's largest competition-related awards against a major technology company.

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Global media leaders to gather in Shusha for 4th Media Forum
18:54
Susha Media Forum

Global media leaders to gather in Shusha for 4th Media Forum

The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges. 

Iran targets Gulf countries, closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S. launches fresh strikes
10:20
Middle East conflict

Iran targets Gulf countries, closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S. launches fresh strikes

The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted a container ship and said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also claimed to have expanded attacks on U.S. military facilities across the Gulf.

IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz until 'U.S. interference ends'
15:25
Middle East conflict

IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz until 'U.S. interference ends'

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has promised to avenge the killing of his father, while U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran and Washington had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of hostilities this week.

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China prompting nearly two million evacuations to safety, threatens days of rain
15:10
Climate change

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China prompting nearly two million evacuations to safety, threatens days of rain

Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit the eastern coast of mainland China this year, brought heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides after making landfall in Zhejiang province on Sunday. More than 2.8 million people were evacuated to safety ahead of the storm.

China issues highest rainstorm alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches
16:21
Typhoon in China

China issues highest rainstorm alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches

China has maintained its highest-level rainstorm warning after Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the country's eastern coast, urging large-scale evacuations and emergency preparations across several provinces amid fears of severe flooding and landslides

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Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema
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.

UNESCO says 113 countries spend more repaying debt than on education
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.

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

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: 10 facts about the epic film of 2026
14:02
The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: 10 facts about the epic film of 2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is set to become one of 2026’s biggest films, bringing Homer’s ancient epic to life with a $250 million budget. From real ships and thousands of extras to heated debates over casting choices, here are 10 facts about the ambitious adaptation.

Giorgio Armani Privé unveils couture looks at Paris runway
08:10
Paris fashion

Giorgio Armani Privé unveils couture looks at Paris runway

Giorgio Armani Privé showed shimmering gowns and roomy suits in dusky tones on Tuesday in Paris, in the second haute couture show since Armani passed away in September last year, leaving the womenswear creative director role to his niece Silvana Armani.

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Programmes
Daybreak: Global affairs, South Caucasus diplomacy and sport
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.

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

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

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

Daybreak: EU-Azerbaijan partnership and regional connectivity
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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