Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 11 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
In the past 24 hours, fighting between the U.S. and Iran has escalated sharply, with both sides carrying out new strikes. The U.S. launched a second round of air attacks targeting Iranian military surveillance, communications and air defence systems. At the same time, Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on American military assets across the Gulf, including in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
Bill Gates told U.S. lawmakers he “did not fully understand” the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes when they met to discuss philanthropy, insisting he never witnessed any wrongdoing. Bill Gates said Epstein later tried to pressure him by using information about his extramarital affairs, which he said were unrelated to their interactions. His testimony comes as Congress investigates the handling of the Epstein case and the broader network of his associations.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new health zone in Ituri province, with Tchomia now affected more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared. The expansion brings the total number of impacted health zones to 26, including 18 in Ituri, highlighting ongoing challenges in containing the virus.
The European Union and South Korea have signed a digital trade agreement to make cross-border digital transactions easier and deepen economic ties, following their first summit in three years.The deal is part of wider efforts by both sides to strengthen partnerships and build new alliances amid global uncertainty, including U.S. tariffs, Chinese export restrictions, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Mexico and South Africa set for World Cup opening match
Mexico and South Africa meet in the World Cup opening match in Mexico City, with the hosts entering as favourites after strong recent form, while South Africa return to the tournament as underdogs but without pressure. Javier Aguirre has drawn on his experience of playing in a home World Cup to prepare Mexico for the occasion, while South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos and midfielder Teboho Mokoena have stressed their team’s readiness to embrace the challenge. The match, which echoes their 2010 opening draw, is expected to feature contrasting styles, with Mexico pushing forward and South Africa relying on defensive discipline and counterattacks.
The United States launched overnight strikes on military targets across Iran, as President Donald Trump warns of further attacks unless a peace deal i...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 11 June, covering the latest developments you need to know....
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, health authorities said on Wednesday (10 June), highl...
The Canadian government has introduced a digital safety bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, unless platforms mee...
Bill Gates has told members of Congress that he “did not fully understand the extent” of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during the period in which he ...
The United States launched overnight strikes on military targets across Iran, as President Donald Trump warns of further attacks unless a peace deal is reached. Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in the Gulf and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, health authorities said on Wednesday (10 June), highlighting the challenges of containing the virus more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared.
The Canadian government has introduced a digital safety bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, unless platforms meet specific safety standards.
Bill Gates has told members of Congress that he “did not fully understand the extent” of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during the period in which he associated with the late convicted sex offender while seeking support for his philanthropic work.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says 19 citizens have been repatriated following a deadly drone attack on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on 5 June.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy and logistics networks. The move underscores Kyiv's focus on targeting maritime assets it says are used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports.
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American base in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, health authorities said on Wednesday (10 June), highlighting the challenges of containing the virus more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared.
Bill Gates has told members of Congress that he “did not fully understand the extent” of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during the period in which he associated with the late convicted sex offender while seeking support for his philanthropic work.
Pope Leo visited Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on Wednesday to inaugurate its newest geometric spire, making the modernist masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí the world’s tallest church.
The European Union and South Korea on Wednesday signed a digital trade agreement aimed at simplifying cross-border digital transactions and strengthening economic ties. The deal was reached at their first summit in three years.
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developments, prompting renewed debate over defence coordination, foreign policy decision-making and institutional reform.
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