Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 6th of August, covering the latest developments.
Firefighters made significant progress against a cluster of wildfires threatening Spokane, Washington, but are racing to strengthen containment lines before extremely hot and dry weather returns. The fires have burned more than 10,000 acres, destroyed at least 700 structures, and forced up to 64,000 people to evacuate since Saturday. Authorities said no fatalities have been reported and all 14 people initially listed as missing were eventually found safe.
Iran and Oman are making progress toward an agreement that could give Tehran a greater role over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though major issues remain unresolved. The proposal, according to Reuters sources, could allow Iran to oversee ships entering the Gulf, while negotiations continue over transit fees and the extent of its authority. President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic agreement but warned military action remains an option, despite U.S. officials previously rejecting Iranian control of the strategic waterway.
Diplomatic efforts between Israel and Lebanon were overshadowed by renewed military action on Wednesday after Israel carried out targeted strikes in southern Lebanon, saying they were in response to what it described as a Hezbollah violation. The Israeli military confirmed that two reserve soldiers were killed in an explosion in the Lebanese town of Majdal Zoun, while four others were seriously injured.
New Mexico sues U.S. Justice Department over Epstein files
New Mexico has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing the agency of withholding unredacted files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and obstructing the state's renewed criminal investigation. The Democratic-led state reopened its inquiry in February and is seeking records that could identify visitors, employees and potential witnesses linked to Epstein's Zorro Ranch near Stanley, New Mexico. The Department of Justice said it had already shared some material but could not release other documents because of legal protections for victims.
FIFA's senior leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, held in the wake of a withdrawn $20 billion proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights. FIFA said Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and members of the Management Board backed Infantino, who also expressed confidence in Grafstrom and the organisation's administration. The governing body said the meeting would strengthen FIFA's governance and restore confidence.
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....
Saudi Aramco's acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in artificial intelligence (AI) company HUMAIN is putting a spotlight on a wider investment q...
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, living costs and military service proposals. 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.
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