Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 2nd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Indirect talks between Iran and the United States have ended in Doha without a major breakthrough, as negotiators focused on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian funds rather than Tehran's nuclear programme. While both sides described the discussions as constructive, no significant progress was announced. The next round of talks is expected to take place after the week-long funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei which begins on Saturday.
At least ten people were killed and 56 others injured after Russia launched a large overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, hitting residential buildings and sparking fires across the city. Emergency crews searched through the rubble of collapsed flats. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short his visit to Ireland, while officials warned the attack was among Russia's largest strikes on Ukraine in recent weeks.
The European Union will provide up to €200 million in grants to improve transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during a visit to Baku on Wednesday. The funding aims to support lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan by boosting regional connectivity, alongside an additional €20 million for local communities, including healthcare, demining and business development.
Israel's parliament has approved the first reading of a bill that would restrict the use of loudspeakers for the Muslim call to prayer, or adhan. The proposed law, backed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, still requires three further readings before it can become law and has drawn criticism from Palestinian officials, who say it infringes on freedom of worship.
A Russian couple were arrested after scaling the spire of New York City's Empire State Building to unfurl a peace banner before a dramatic marriage proposal. The pair, known for their "rooftopping" stunts, climbed more than 440 metres above the streets of Manhattan before the man proposed. Police later took them into custody and charged them with offences including burglary, reckless endangerment and trespassing.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Ho...
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal fr...
Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of job cuts as early as next week as the technology giant looks to reduce costs, according to reports....
The European Union will provide up to €200 million in grant funding to improve transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, Europe...
At least 10 people were killed and 56 others injured after Russia launched a large overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials sai...
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony.
Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of job cuts as early as next week as the technology giant looks to reduce costs, according to reports.
The European Union will provide up to €200 million in grant funding to improve transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during a visit to Baku on Wednesday.
A Russian couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner urging world peace before, in an apparent elaborate marriage proposal that ended with their arrests.
Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran mediated by Qatar in Doha have concluded, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi has said.
Mexico ended their 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, while Erling Haaland sent Norway through and Kylian Mbappé fired France into the last 16.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony.
A Russian couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner urging world peace before, in an apparent elaborate marriage proposal that ended with their arrests.
A California man has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its Chief Executive, Sam Altman, alleging that conversations with the company's ChatGPT chatbot worsened his bipolar disorder and contributed to a suicide attempt.
The United States has designated the Ecuadorian criminal group Chone Killers as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), imposing sanctions on a gang Washington says is responsible for attacks on civilians, police officers and public officials.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway this week in a landmark tour of the Nordic region that reflects Beijing's efforts to strengthen ties with Europe at a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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