AnewZ Morning Brief – 3 July 2026

AnewZ Morning Brief – 3 July 2026
Morning Brief
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Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3rd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Iran prepares multi-day funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran has released the first images of the casket of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of his funeral scheduled for the 4th - 9th July, as authorities prepare for large public gatherings and heightened security concerns. Officials from across the region are arriving in Iran ahead of the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with delegations from Pakistan and Lebanon among those confirmed to attend.

Interpol issues red notice after suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing

Monaco authorities have issued an arrest warrant and Interpol red notice for a suspect in a parcel bomb attack that injured three people, including Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, after CCTV showed the suspect placing a package before it exploded Monday evening. The suspect is believed to have fled the principality and is now the subject of an international manhunt, according to the Monaco prosecutor’s office.

DR Congo begins testing experimental treatments for Bundibugyo Ebola

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has enrolled its first patient in a clinical treatment trial aimed at identifying effective therapies for the disease. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the development on Thursday, describing it as an important step in efforts to contain the outbreak and improve patient outcomes.

Switzerland thrashes Algeria to join Spain and Portugal in World Cup last 16

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland's first World Cup knockout stage win beating Algeria to book a last-16 place. The Swiss took an early lead against the Fennecs in Vancouver after some brilliant wing play from Freiburg's Johan Manzambi. Switzerland now joins Spain and Portugal in World Cup last 16 line up.

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