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The Guardian Europe

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The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc

While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, ​the EU has no legal framework to accommodate itDon’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe EU and Canada, Ursula von der Leyen said last week, “see the world with the same eyes”, with shared stances on everything from AI to the climate crisis, the Ukraine war and the unholy chaos unleashed by the current occupant of the White House (OK, she didn’t actually say that last bit. But I like to t

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Al Jazeera

center30d ago

How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced this week that the UK will provide air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets at Saudi Arabia's request, to aid in its conflict with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group. This support, described as time-limited defensive assistance, aims to bolster Saudi air defence capabilities amid renewed Houthi attacks on the kingdom and strategic Red Sea locations.

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Middle East Eye

center30d ago

Eritreans planning ‘revolution’ in Tel Aviv warehouse: Haaretz report

Eritrean opposition figures are reportedly using a warehouse in southern Tel Aviv as a hub for a movement, Brigade Nhamedu, aiming to overthrow President Isaias Afwerki's government. The movement, which claims to have support within Eritrea, recently elected a 51-member international council to plan funding, diplomacy, and eventual return to the country.

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Middle East Eye

center30d ago

Lebanon’s army asks for $3bn to meet demands but international support limited

Lebanon's army has requested approximately $3 billion to meet its expanded responsibilities, including assuming control in southern Lebanon as UNIFIL's mandate nears its end. However, an international preparatory meeting in Paris on September 17 yielded no significant financial commitments, with only Jordan offering a modest assistance package, leaving the army facing a substantial gap between its needs and international support.

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Middle East Eye

center30d ago

French legal complaint says Israeli army uprooted and stole ancient olive trees from Lebanon

Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:43 Unnamed French citizen says his family in Lebanon had cultivated the grove for 250 years before Israelis arrives A Lebanese soldier stands guard at the entrance to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, one of three southern Lebanese villages designated as a 'pilot zone' under an Israel-Lebanon framework agreement (Giovanna Vial/MEE) Off A war crimes complaint has been filed in France against the Israeli army over its uprooting of a historic olive grove in Lebanon

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Ukrainska Pravda

center30d ago

Zelenskyy: Russia has captured 890 sq km and lost 270,000 people in 2026, Ukraine has liberated 800 sq km

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia captured approximately 890 sq km of Ukrainian territory in 2026, while Ukraine liberated 800 sq km, with Russian forces suffering 270,000 casualties. Zelenskyy indicated that the battlefield is largely stalled, with Russia paying a high price for minimal territorial gains and suggesting Putin is not receiving accurate battlefield reports.

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The Guardian Middle East

left30d ago

‘This is where I live now, the back of a truck’: a day in the life of a grandmother in Gaza

As the war in Gaza approaches its fourth year, the Guardian follows five ordinary Palestinians as they go about their lives. Each tells the story of their day, revealing the terrible toll of the conflict.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Iran denies dropping preconditions amid ‘very productive’ three-hour UN talks in New York

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held three-hour talks in New York with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, mediated by Qatar, regarding preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While President Trump described the discussions as "very productive," Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that Iran's conditions, including the cessation of US aggression and economic warfare, were conveyed without confirming any dropped preconditions.

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Al Jazeera

center30d ago

Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government

Tigray forces launched an offensive against Ethiopian government positions in Afar and Amhara regions on Wednesday, seizing control of federally controlled airports in Tigray. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) stated it is countering an "invasion" by federal forces, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict after the breakdown of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.

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Middle East Eye

center30d ago

Gaza students return to makeshift schools after three years of genocide

Around 500,000 Gaza students returned to makeshift classrooms in tents and shelters on Sunday for the first time since the 2023 conflict began, with many schools damaged or destroyed. The Ministry of Education, working with UN agencies, has established limited educational points, but challenges remain with high prices for supplies and a rotational system for attendance.

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BBC Latin America

center30d ago

Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

President Donald Trump met with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, their first meeting since the US backed her to lead the country following Maduro's seizure. They discussed cooperation in energy, mining, and security, with Rodríguez's government having previously signed a major oil deal with a US-led company.

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Al Jazeera

center30d ago

‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks

On Tuesday at the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran, hours after stating U.S. officials held a "very good" meeting with Iranian leaders. Iran's Armed Forces General Staff dismissed Trump's remarks, warning of a "crushing" response, while diplomatic talks continued on the sidelines of the UNGA.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center30d ago

Railway station in Kyiv not damaged – Ukrainian Railways

Ukrainian Railways reported that the Kyiv railway station sustained no damage following a Russian drone attack on September 23. This statement clarifies earlier reports of a UAV crashing near the transport infrastructure facility in the Holosiivskyi district, though fires were reported at a nearby market.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center30d ago

Ukraine strikes warehouse of advanced Russian Rubicon UAV unit and drone ground control stations

Ukrainian forces struck Russian drone ground control stations near Novoselivka Persha and Dachne, and a UAV depot belonging to the Rubicon unit near Volnovakha in Donetsk Oblast on September 22-23. Additional strikes targeted Russian logistics and fuel depots in Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts, with a cluster of UAV unit personnel reportedly hit near Krasnohorivka.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center30d ago

Ukraine has thwarted Russian attempt to bypass Dobropillia and approach Druzhkivka

Ukrainian forces, including units from the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov and the 425th Skelia Separate Assault Regiment, thwarted a Russian attempt to bypass Dobropillia and approach Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast. The operation, which began in early August, resulted in 237 Russian personnel killed or permanently incapacitated, 44 wounded, and three captured.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center30d ago

Zelenskyy and von der Leyen had tense meeting in New York – Bloomberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a tense meeting in New York to discuss financial and defense support, with Kyiv expressing concern over Russian attacks and air defense shortages. The talks reportedly grew angry following the EU's decision to lift sanctions on two Russian oligarchs, despite von der Leyen stating Europe is increasing defense support and budget aid.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center30d ago

Russian attacks on Kyiv railway: Ukrainian Railways chief urges caution and advises passengers what to do

Ukrainian Railways Chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi warned that Russian attacks continue to target Kyiv's railway infrastructure, urging passengers to seek shelter and use underground station areas during air alerts. He assured passengers that missed trains due to security concerns would receive full refunds, while acknowledging that attacks are affecting train punctuality and have caused shrapnel injuries to one railway worker.

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Middle East Eye

center30d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments: • President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" talks at the United Nations, hours after he threatened Iran with "annihilation". • Special envoy Steve Witkoff said the US had "engaged in lengthy talks" with the Iranian delegation through the mediators who "shuttled between the two sides throughout the day".

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Middle East Eye

center30d ago

Israeli strike causes power outage in Lebanese town

Power supply lines were damaged and there was a complete power outage in Lebanon's Nabaa al-Hamas area after an Israeli air strike targeted al-Khiam in southern Lebanon overnight, according to the National News Agency. Earlier, a huge explosion in al-Khiam, located in the Nabatieh Governorate, sent shockwaves throughout the south, the NNA reported.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center31d ago

Battlefield sees 247 Russian attacks, heaviest fighting on two fronts – Ukraine's General Staff

On September 22, Ukraine's General Staff reported 247 Russian attacks, including missile strikes, 87 airstrikes, and 9,377 drone deployments, with the heaviest fighting occurring on the North and South Slobozhanshchyna fronts. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous assaults across multiple fronts, while their own units struck one Russian drone control station.

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