AnewZ Morning Brief - 12 July 2026
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 12 July, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 12 July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last month's ceasefire between the two countries was "over".
What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister whose death was announced on Friday.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has promised to avenge the killing of his father, while U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran and Washington had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of hostilities this week.
Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday as it headed towards Taiwan, prompting authorities to warn of the risks of floods and landslides.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent allies in Congress, has died following a brief and sudden illness. He was 71-years-old.
Five major carmakers have largely won the first stage of a major legal battle at a High Court case brought by around 1.6 million claimants in the UK over allegations that their diesel vehicles were fitted with unlawful "defeat devices" that led to higher emissions.
Firefighters in Spain's southeastern province of Almería have begun efforts to contain one of the country's deadliest wildfires in recent years. The blaze killed at least 12 people and forced more communities to evacuate from their homes.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least eight people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Saturday (11 July). President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for faster implementation of international agreements on military assistance.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi have discussed arrangements to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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