Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 28th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, warns of new tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly ended trade negotiations with Canada, condemning its new digital services tax on American tech giants as a “blatant attack” and pledging to announce fresh tariffs within a week.
The move disrupts months of progress following a G7 accord and comes as Washington also races to finalise deals with China, Japan and India before a self-imposed summer deadline.
2. Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible within a week.
President Donald Trump voiced confidence on Friday that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached within a week, pointing to encouraging signs from ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he had spoken to key figures involved in the negotiations and believed a resolution was close, despite continued disagreements over core issues such as Hamas’ disarmament.
3. Drone strike on Odesa residential building leaves two dead, several injured.
A drone strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight on 28 June resulted in the deaths of two people and left at least 14 others injured, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
The incident triggered a fire in a high-rise residential building, with emergency teams rescuing several individuals, including a child. Authorities reported that ongoing air raid alerts complicated rescue efforts.
4. Lithuania withdraws from landmine ban treaty over Russia threat.
Lithuania has formally notified the UN of its withdrawal from the landmine ban treaty. The move was announced by the foreign minister on X and will take effect six months after the notification.
Facing growing Russian threats, Lithuania and neighboring NATO-EU members Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Poland are withdrawing from the treaty. The collective shift reflects rising regional tensions and a recalibration of defense strategies.
5. Europe battles wildfires as heatwaves.
Intense heatwaves have pushed European temperatures beyond 40°C, triggering wildfires and alerts. Wildfires erupted in several Turkish provinces, and a firefighting plane crashed in Adana. Greece faces its first major heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C inland.
Spain and Portugal are preparing for extreme heat, with Portugal possibly hitting 44°C. Officials warn dry conditions and winds could increase fire risks regionwide.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage....
At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Beirut's state news agency has said. The wave of attacks come despite a ceasefire ...
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two carriages to derail and crash onto...
At least seven people were killed and several others injured after two roadside bombs exploded in quick succession in northwest Pakistan on Saturday ...
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for ve...
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two carriages to derail and crash onto the street below, police said.
At least seven people were killed and several others injured after two roadside bombs exploded in quick succession in northwest Pakistan on Saturday (20 June), according to local police.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Türkiye's World Cup campaign came to a painful end on Friday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay despite dominating large parts of their Group D clash.
One person was killed and dozens injured after two passenger trains collided near Bedford in central England on Friday, prompting a major emergency response, British Transport Police said.
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statement on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.
Russia's defence ministry says its forces have captured the village of Yurkivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to the Interfax news agency. The claim could not be independently verified.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two carriages to derail and crash onto the street below, police said.
A senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will return a Polish state honour in protest, after Poland’s president stripped Zelenskyy of the country’s highest award over a historical dispute.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, escalating a blockade crisis that has paralysed parts of the country and placed growing pressure on his government.
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
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