Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 16th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States and Iran have exchanged a new wave of military strikes. Washington said it targeted Iranian coastal defence and missile sites, while Tehran responded with attacks on U.S. military facilities in neighbouring countries. The renewed fighting continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed in what Russia says was a Ukrainian drone strike near the facility. Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom blamed Kyiv for the attack, while the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemned the incident as an unacceptable attack that threatens nuclear safety, without assigning responsibility. Ukraine had not commented on the claims.
More than 500 people are missing and feared dead after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees are believed to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations. The vessels were reportedly carrying people fleeing conflict and hardship, with many hoping to reach safety in South East Asia. The incidents have not yet been officially confirmed.
France has moved a step closer to legalising assisted dying after lawmakers approved a landmark bill allowing some terminally ill adults to end their lives, under strict conditions. The legislation, which still faces a possible review by the Constitutional Council, includes safeguards such as medical assessments and a mandatory reflection period before approval.
Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes to come from behind and beat England 2-1, booking their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain. Lionel Messi set up both goals and was named Player of the Match as the holders moved to within one win of retaining the trophy, while England's wait for a first World Cup title since 1966 goes on.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. T...
Toronto experienced the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires burning across north-western Ontar...
The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed in a drone strike near the facility, according to Russia...
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
Toronto experienced the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires burning across north-western Ontario blanketed the city.
The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed in a drone strike near the facility, according to Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
More than 500 people are feared to have died after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees are believed to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The death toll from the fire at a live music pub in Bangkok has climbed to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, according to Thailand's Police Hospital.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
IBM has warned that a surge in spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure is weighing on its core business, in one of the clearest signs yet of how the AI boom is reshaping the technology sector.
The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed in a drone strike near the facility, according to Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
More than 500 people are feared to have died after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees are believed to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations.
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected an amendment that sought to end U.S. security assistance to Israel. The vote however exposed growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Washington's support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The recent abduction, gang rape, and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal has renewed national attention on the persistent rates of sexual violence in India. The victim’s body was recovered from a pond on July 5, a day after she went missing.
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