World News

08:33

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.

08:31

Politics

North Korea calls for U.S. allies to denuclearise first, slams NATO summit

North Korea condemned the United States and its allies on Saturday for what it called strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups after a NATO summit this week.

05:01

Kenya World Rafting Cup

Kenya hosts 2026 World Rafting Cup on Tana River

Athletes from around the world are competing in the 2026 World Rafting Cup on Kenya's Tana River, with races taking place in the town of Sagana in Kirinyaga County, north of the capital, Nairobi.

05:00

World News

China is creating a billion-dollar startup almost every three days

China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.

04:25

Spain beat Belgium

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 at Los Angeles Stadium, setting up a highly anticipated last-four clash with France.

03:12

Spain corruption probe

Spain's corruption probe to include Sánchez's former chief of staff

Spain's High Court has placed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's former chief of staff, Juan Manuel Serrano, under investigation as part of a widening corruption probe, ordering police to seize and analyse his mobile phone data.

18:14

China-North Korea

Xi urges China and North Korea to deepen ties amid global instability

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and North Korea to strengthen cooperation and maintain "strategic resolve" amid what he described as growing global instability. He made the remarks during talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing on Friday.

18:00

UK Politics

UK police arrest man on suspicion of murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe

British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister whose death was announced on Friday.

14:45

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham set to become Labour leader and prime minister

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Labour leader and prime minister after securing the overwhelming backing of Labour MPs in the first round of leadership nominations.

13:05

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. 

11:41

Ukraine-U.S.

Zelenskyy: Patriot missile licences agreed with U.S. at political level

Ukraine and the United States have reached a political agreement on licences to produce Patriot missile interceptors in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.

11:40

Corsica

French National Assembly approves Corsica autonomy bill

The French region of Corsica has cleared the latest hurdle to pave the way toward gaining powers to pass its own laws in housing, local economy and culture, after France’s National Assembly approved a bill granting the Mediterranean island unique autonomous status within the country.

09:55

Extreme Weather

Looming Super Typhoon Bavi triggers flight cancellations across East Asia

Dozens of flights have been cancelled across East Asia as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches China. The typhoon, which has maximum sustained winds of 162 kph (100mph), is nearing a remote chain of Japanese islands, east of Taiwan on Friday.  

09:47

Venezuela earthquakes

Crowded shelters, poor sanitation threaten Venezuela quake survivors

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation and limited access to clean water could pose major health risks to tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

09:39

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 10 July 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 10th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

08:57

Politics

Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting expressed regret after shooting

The former roommate of the man accused of killing conservative American activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk said Tyler Robinson expressed regret a day after the murder. In a video interview played in court, the roommate told prosecutors that Robinson planned to turn himself in to police.