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U.S. and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes on Sunday as fighting across the Gulf intensified. Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and expanded its attacks on U.S.-linked facilities in Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan.
At least 12 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire tore through southern Spain's Andalusia region. Four of those killed are believed to be British, while most of the victims are thought to be foreign residents. Authorities say 23 people remain missing and have urged the public to follow official advice as firefighters continue battling the blaze.
Qatar is mourning the death of its former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who has died at the age of 74. Widely credited with transforming the country during his reign from 1995 to 2013, he helped establish Qatar as a major economic and diplomatic force. His death was announced by the Amiri Diwan, which described his passing as a great loss for the nation.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Donald Trump's closest political allies, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. A leading Republican voice for more than two decades, Graham represented South Carolina in the Senate from 2003 and became known for his strong views on foreign policy and national security.
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-finals after both sides secured dramatic extra-time victories. Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1, while late goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez gave defending champions Argentina a 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland. The two nations will now battle for a place in the World Cup final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Shipping traffic through the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely unchanged at the start of the week, shippin...
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged authorities to increase support for people affected by a record heatwave, as the death toll reached 16....
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has a "last chance" to sign what he described as "a good document", claiming talks are continuing at Tehran's request with backing from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.
U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in Greece on Sunday, killing two crew members as emergency services continued efforts to contain fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions across Europe.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said wildfires that swept across France were now under control. Authorities warned that risks remained as Greece and Spain continued battling active blazes across parts of Europe.
Indonesian rescue teams are searching for 28 people still unaccounted for, three days after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Madura island.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged authorities to increase support for people affected by a record heatwave, as the death toll reached 16.
The United States State Department is planning to close five diplomatic missions overseas in an uncommon reduction of its global diplomatic network, according to people familiar with a notice sent to Congress.
Morocco has blamed a recent Spanish court ruling for last week's mass migrant crossings into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, arguing that the decision weakened a key deterrent against irregular migration and was quickly exploited by people-smuggling networks.
A coalition of 25 US states has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration, arguing that its latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from around the world exceeds presidential powers and risks pushing up prices for American consumers.
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