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

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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.

U.S. House rejects bid to cut Israel aid

04:55

U.S. Israel

U.S. House rejects bid to cut Israel aid

The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected an amendment that sought to end U.S. security assistance to Israel. The vote however exposed growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Washington's support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

IOC urged to investigate Infantino over alleged political neutrality breaches

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FIFA probe

IOC urged to investigate Infantino over alleged political neutrality breaches

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been asked to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over allegations that he repeatedly breached the Olympic movement's rules on political neutrality through his public support for U.S. President Donald Trump.

Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?

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Explainer

Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?

The four-year truce that helped stabilise Yemen appears to have collapsed after the Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under its control. The escalation raises fears of a wider regional conflict.

07:26 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...

France approves assisted dying bill after landmark parliamentary vote

07:18 CET

Reuters

France approves assisted dying bill after landmark parliamentary vote

France has moved a step closer to legalising assisted dying after lawmakers approved landmark legislation that would allow some terminally ill adults ...

Argentina stuns England with late comeback to reach World Cup final

05:23 CET

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 fi...

07:26 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...

07:18 CET

Reuters

France approves assisted dying bill after landmark parliamentary vote

France has moved a step closer to legalising assisted dying after lawmakers approved landmark legislation that would allow some terminally ill adults ...

05:23 CET

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 fi...

World Cup 2026

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

Kyrgyzstan imposes indefinite fuel export ban to protect domestic supplies

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View from Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan imposes indefinite fuel export ban to protect domestic supplies

Kyrgyzstan has introduced an indefinite ban on the export of crude oil and petroleum products by road and rail in an effort to prevent fuel shortages and strengthen the country's energy security.

Drone strikes vessel carrying Azerbaijani citizens near Odesa

11:15

Ship attack

Drone strikes vessel carrying Azerbaijani citizens near Odesa

A Turkish-owned civilian merchant vessel carrying 11 Azerbaijani crew members was struck by a drone near Ukraine's Odesa coast on 14 July. Azerbaijani authorities said all crew members except the captain have been brought ashore, while search operations for the missing captain continue.

14:02

UNESCO mission

The missing UNESCO mission on Garabagh’s cultural heritage

The condition of cultural heritage sites in Azerbaijan's Garabagh region remains a major point of debate after decades of conflict. Despite Azerbaijan’s calls for a UNESCO assessment and post-2020 negotiations, disagreements over access, scope and the mission’s framework have prevented a review.

U.S. to complete Iraq withdrawal by 30 September, Prime Minister says

05:50

U.S.-Iraq relations

U.S. to complete Iraq withdrawal by 30 September, Prime Minister says

The United States will complete the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq by 30 September, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

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

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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

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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

Air India crash investigation enters final phase as cockpit transcript completed

15:05

Plane crash

Air India crash investigation enters final phase as cockpit transcript completed

India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder and carrying out a psychological autopsy as they work towards a final report.

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.

Ten EU countries urge rethink of new carbon levy on fuel

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Carbon pricing

Ten EU countries urge rethink of new carbon levy on fuel

Ten EU countries, led by Italy and Poland, have urged the European Union to reconsider a new carbon price on fuel as part of a wider overhaul of the bloc's carbon market, according to a joint statement seen by Reuters.

Lithuania says Russia planning attacks on its infrastructure

11:26

Lithuania-Russia

Lithuania says Russia planning attacks on its infrastructure

Lithuania is strengthening security around key energy and transport infrastructure after receiving intelligence suggesting that Russia may be planning attacks on critical sites, President Gitanas Nausėda has said.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

20:42

IBM AI Woes

IBM warns AI spending shift is hitting core business

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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