Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Iran sets up National Defence Council after clash with Israel
Iran has established a National Defence Council in the wake of June’s brief but intense military confrontation with Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian will chair the council, alongside top commanders and heads of key government branches. The move is seen as part of a broader effort to restructure Iran’s defence strategy amid persistent threats from Israel.
2. Thousands evacuated from homes as torrential rain flood southern South Korea
More than 2,500 people were forced to evacuate from homes after torrential rain hit six major cities and provinces in southern South Korea overnight. Muan county saw nearly 290 millimetres of rain, leaving streets submerged and one man dead. Emergency shelters opened across the region as floodwaters surged.
Authorities warn more heavy rain is expected, especially in South Gyeongsang, raising concerns of further flooding.
3. Ukrainian drone hits power line and railway station in Volgograd
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight damaged a power line and ignited a fire at a railway station in Russia's Volgograd region, according to local officials. An unexploded drone also landed on train tracks, though authorities reported no damage to the rails. Flights at Volgograd’s airport were briefly halted, and several trains faced delays. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed 61 Ukrainian drones were destroyed, including six over Volgograd.
4. Thousands rally in São Paulo in support of ex-president Bolsonaro
Supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro gathered in São Paulo, calling for justice reform and denouncing legal cases against the far-right leader as politically motivated. Protesters accused Brazil’s top court of political persecution and called for military intervention. Critics warn such demonstrations threaten democratic stability, while Bolsonaro’s base views them as a fight for national sovereignty.
5. Belgium launches urgent humanitarian aid mission to Gaza
Belgium has begun a humanitarian aid mission to the Gaza Strip amid worsening famine. The mission, coordinated with the United Nations and Red Cross, includes food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib emphasized the urgency of the situation and reiterated calls for a ceasefire. The initiative highlights Belgium’s push for international law and increased aid access.
A seven-month-old Japanese macaque has captured global attention after forming an unusual but heart-warming bond with a stuffed orangutan toy followin...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved new sanctions targeting Russian maritime operators, defence-linked companies and individuals co...
The chief executive of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, has called for more urgent research into the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligenc...
Divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver after their minibus broke through the ice of Lake Baikal in Russia, au...
Iran announced on Saturday that it has designated the naval and air forces of European Union member states as “terrorist entities” in a reciprocal...
A seven-month-old Japanese macaque has captured global attention after forming an unusual but heart-warming bond with a stuffed orangutan toy following abandonment by its mother.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved new sanctions targeting Russian maritime operators, defence-linked companies and individuals connected to Moscow’s military and energy sectors, according to official decrees issued on Saturday.
The chief executive of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, has called for more urgent research into the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, warning that stronger safeguards are needed as systems become more advanced.
Divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver after their minibus broke through the ice of Lake Baikal in Russia, authorities said.
Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of online fashion retailer ASOS, has died in Pattaya, Thailand, after falling from the 17th floor of a condominium on 9 February, Thai police confirmed.
Ukraine’s National Paralympic Committee has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics in Verona on 6 March, citing the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags.
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', died on Thursday, at the age of 53 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His family confirmed his death after what they described as a “courageous battle” with ALS.
An Austrian climber has been convicted of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died from hypothermia while climbing Austria’s highest peak, the Grossglockner, in January 2025.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday (21 February) that he will raise temporary tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports from 10% to 15%, the maximum allowed under the law, after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved new sanctions targeting Russian maritime operators, defence-linked companies and individuals connected to Moscow’s military and energy sectors, according to official decrees issued on Saturday.
Divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver after their minibus broke through the ice of Lake Baikal in Russia, authorities said.
A technical fault in the helium system of NASA’s next-generation moon rocket was announced on Saturday, ruling out the planned March launch window for the Artemis II mission.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday (21 February) that he will raise temporary tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports from 10% to 15%, the maximum allowed under the law, after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program.
Germany's ruling conservatives on Saturday (21 February) passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.
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