Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 2nd July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. Senate approves divisive Trump spending Bill
The Republican-led U.S. Senate approved President Donald Trump’s mammoth domestic policy Bill on 1 July by the narrowest of margins, despite misgivings over delivering deep welfare cuts and another U.S. $3 trillion in national debt.
Republican leaders had struggled to corral support during a record 24-hour 'vote-a-rama' amendment session on the Senate floor, as Democrats offered dozens of challenges to the most divisive aspects of the package.
But Senate Majority Leader John Thune was able to turn around wavering moderates to deliver a 50-50 vote, with Vice-President JD Vance breaking the tie.
Macron urges Ukraine ceasefire in first talks with Putin since 2022
French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 July spoke by telephone for the first time in over two-and-a-half years, with the French president urging a ceasefire in Ukraine but the Russian leader hitting back that the West was to blame for the conflict.
Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions to finalize 60-day Gaza ceasefire
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Israel had agreed "to the necessary conditions to finalize" a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza during which efforts will be made to end the U.S. ally's war in Gaza.
"Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War," Trump said on social media.
Europe launches next-generation weather satellite MTG-S1
The Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder 1 (MTG-S1), a state-of-the-art weather satellite of the new generation, was successfully deployed from Cape Canaveral. Developed through a collaborative effort involving thirty countries, including Türkiye, Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, MTG-S1 is designed to enhance real-time weather prediction capabilities, early warning systems, and preparedness for climate-related emergencies.
Utilizing hyperspectral infrared technology, the satellite will monitor convective storms by detecting atmospheric instability before cloud formations occur. MTG-S1 represents the second satellite within the Meteosat Third Generation program and will be operated by EUMETSAT. The program aims to deploy a total of six satellites over a period of twenty years.
Russian nationals held over Iran drug transit remanded for 4 months
A court in Baku has ordered four months of pre-trial detention for eight Russian citizens accused of involvement in an international drug trafficking scheme, according to Azerbaijani authorities.
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs said the group is suspected of transporting narcotics from Iran into Azerbaijan, distributing them via online platforms, and committing cyber-related crimes linked to the illegal drug trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with billionaire Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed ...
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition...
Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård were among the first winners at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, as Hollywood’s annual awards season got unde...
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera...
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase th...
U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with billionaire Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed a near-total blackout amid nationwide anti-government protests.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård were among the first winners at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, as Hollywood’s annual awards season got under way in Beverly Hills.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out ordering a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is confident the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
China, Russia and Iran have begun a week-long joint naval exercise in South African waters, a move that comes amid strained relations between Washington and several members of the expanded BRICS bloc.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with billionaire Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed a near-total blackout amid nationwide anti-government protests.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase their presence in the region.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is suffering kidney failure and is undergoing dialysis, Ukrainian intelligence sources say.
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian missile attacks crippled the city’s energy system during a sharp cold snap, Ukrainian officials say.
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