Morning Brief - 27 July 2026

Morning Brief - 27 July 2026
Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, 2 April 2026
Reuters

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 27th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

Bab el-Mandeb shipping falls after Houthi attacks on Saudi sites

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dropped to its lowest level in months following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz also remains limited as markets monitor risks to global energy supplies.

Two killed, several injured in shooting at Seattle festival

Two people have been killed and at least five others injured, including a child, after a shooting at the Seattle Center during the annual Bite of Seattle festival. Police are investigating the attack, while authorities have not confirmed whether a suspect has been detained.

Berlin Pride attack suspect killed during police operation

A suspect accused of driving a vehicle into a crowd near Berlin’s LGBTQ Pride event was killed during a police operation, German media reported. The attack left one person dead and 17 injured, including several in critical condition, as authorities continue their investigation.

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France evacuates more than 220,000 people

French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency meeting as wildfires in southwestern France spread towards Bordeaux, with flames approaching within 15 kilometres of the city. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated to safety across France, while thousands of firefighters and international crews battle the blazes amid extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions.

Netanyahu to visit UN amid dispute with New York mayor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York despite Mayor Zohran Mamdani's calls against his visit. The dispute centres on an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu, with Mamdani previously saying he would seek to enforce it before acknowledging the city lacked legal authority to do so. Netanyahu accused the mayor of deepening divisions over Israel, while the Gaza war continues to fuel international debate.

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