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.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment