Morning Brief - 25 July, 2026

Morning Brief - 25 July, 2026
A wounded resident walks at a site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline city of Sloviansk, Ukraine, 24 July, 2026
Reuters

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 25th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event

A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine’s Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured nearly 100 at an event involving defence industry representatives. Ukraine launched an investigation into security failures, while further Russian strikes were reported in other parts of the country.

Netanyahu to visit Trump as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. The meeting comes as the U.S. and Iran remain locked in conflict, with strikes continuing and concerns growing over regional security.

Evacuations continue across France and Spain as wildfires rage on

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as wildfires spread across France and Spain amid extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions. France ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, while Spain declared its first national emergency linked to wildfires after blazes near Madrid.

ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan after misconduct ruling

The International Criminal Court has removed Prosecutor Karim Khan after member states found he committed serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty. Khan has denied the allegations, while the court said its investigations and prosecutions will continue under interim leadership.

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