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The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in th...
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Iran and the United States have resumed military action despite signing an interim peace deal less than two weeks ago, each blaming the other for breaching the agreement. Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. strikes, raising fears that hopes of diplomacy are rapidly fading.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected a U.S.-brokered security agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calling it a surrender that undermines Lebanon's sovereignty. His comments came as Israel carried out a drone strike in southern Lebanon, highlighting the fragile situation despite repeated ceasefire efforts and raising new doubts over the prospects for lasting peace.
Drone and artillery attacks killed civilians on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday, according to local officials. Ukraine said one person was killed in Russian strikes on the Dnipropetrovsk region, while Russian authorities reported four civilian deaths in Bryansk and the Russian-held Donetsk region following Ukrainian drone attacks.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen above 1,400 as rescue teams from around the world join the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas. Thousands remain unaccounted for, while many residents are sleeping outdoors because of ongoing aftershocks. Authorities have restricted access to affected areas to allow emergency crews to continue rescue efforts.
Record-breaking heat continued across Europe on Saturday, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and new records set in Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic. The extreme conditions have disrupted transport, strained power supplies and been linked to dozens of deaths in France, while scientists say climate change has made the heatwave far more likely.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
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.
Nineteen years ago, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Lionel Messi posed for a charity photo shoot with a five-month-old baby he had never met. On Sunday, that baby, Lamine Yamal, will face Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Spain take on Argentina. A full-circle football story.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern ports killed at least five people, damaged foreign-flagged civilian vessels, and further disrupted Black Sea grain exports, while Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Russian logistics and infrastructure.
At least four people have died and four others remain missing after flash floods swept through a mountainous village in northern Vietnam, as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 18th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 2,181 confirmed Ebola cases, including 864 deaths, according to government data released late on Friday.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws to a close, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on FIFA to bring the tournament back to the United States.
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