Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family are taking place in Tehran as Iran continues a week of mourning for its former supreme leader. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered over the weekend to pay their respects, with processions set to continue in Tehran on Monday and the holy city of Qom on Tuesday before Khamenei's body is flown to Iraq for further ceremonies and returned to Mashhad for burial next Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed crowds at the U.S. 250th independenc anniversary celebrations after storms delayed the event, telling supporters that the weather would not stop the festivities. Thousands braved extreme heat and tight security to attend. While organisers described the event as a tribute to America's history and achievements, the event faced criticism over its increasingly political tone.
Insurgents launched a wave of coordinated attacks on military positions across Mali on Saturday, stretching from the north to towns south of the capital, Bamako. The Malian army said it had regained control after repelling the assaults, while a Tuareg rebel alliance and an al Qaeda-linked group both claimed involvement.
U.S. President Donald Trump has told Vladimir Putin he is willing to help find a way to end the war in Ukraine during a 90-minute phone call ahead of next week's NATO summit. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described their conversation as "very good", as both sides signalled they would continue discussions on efforts to end the conflict.
France and Morocco are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after very different wins. Kylian Mbappé’s penalty helped France battle past a stubborn Paraguay side 1-0, while Morocco overcame Canada 3-0 thanks to two goals from Azzedine Ounahi and a late Soufiane Rahimi strike. The two sides will now meet in the last eight next Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed crowds on Washington's National Mall on Saturday night after severe weather delayed his appearance at celebratio...
As Iran entered the second day of the funeral procession for the late Surpreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli...
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has praised the conduct of Algeria's parliamentary elections, describing the vote as a step forward for democracy in th...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Armenia's Constitutional Court on Saturday dismissed legal challenges from opposition parties seeking to annul last month's parliamentary election res...
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed crowds on Washington's National Mall on Saturday night after severe weather delayed his appearance at celebrations marking the United States' 250th independence anniversary.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has praised the conduct of Algeria's parliamentary elections, describing the vote as a step forward for democracy in the North African nation.
Armenia's Constitutional Court on Saturday dismissed legal challenges from opposition parties seeking to annul last month's parliamentary election results, paving the way for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to continue in office.
Scotland produced a polished seven-try performance to defeat Argentina 47-38 in a high-scoring Nations Championship opener on Saturday.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised its forecast for the rapid emergence of a strong El Niño, warning the climate pattern is likely to drive higher global temperatures and intensify extreme weather in the months ahead.
India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed sensitive documents linked to Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, marking the government's first public comments on the incident.
International politicians and religious leaders have paid respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei throughout the day, ahead of his six day funeral ceremony which begins on Saturday. His casket is currently on display at the Iman Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed crowds on Washington's National Mall on Saturday night after severe weather delayed his appearance at celebrations marking the United States' 250th independence anniversary.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has praised the conduct of Algeria's parliamentary elections, describing the vote as a step forward for democracy in the North African nation.
Scotland produced a polished seven-try performance to defeat Argentina 47-38 in a high-scoring Nations Championship opener on Saturday.
Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin.
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