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The Guardian Middle East

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‘I’m afraid they’ll bomb the cafe where I work, or bomb me’: a day in the life of a 12-year-old boy in Gaza

This week, 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 Europe

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‘The choice was prison or exile’: journalists who fled Russia publish grim portrait of Putin

Russian journalists Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin were targeted by FSB raids on June 29, 2021, forcing them into exile following their investigative work on Vladimir Putin. Their new biography, 'The Tsar in Person,' details Putin's rise and alleged cruelty, portraying him as a dictator responsible for repression and the deaths of opponents.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Ukrainian forces have destroyed over 350,000 Russian drones since start of year – photo, video

Ukrainian defence forces reported destroying over 350,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, with over 320,000 downed by unmanned systems units and 31,000 Shahed-type drones eliminated by various units. This figure, verified by the Brave1 cluster and recorded in the DELTA system, hinders Russian reconnaissance and strike capabilities in Ukraine's rear.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Russian strikes cause power outages in seven Ukrainian oblasts

Russian strikes on the morning of October 22 resulted in power outages across seven Ukrainian oblasts, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk. Emergency recovery work is underway, though increased electricity consumption and adverse weather conditions are complicating restoration efforts.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Former mayor of Russia's Belgorod killed in war against Ukraine

Konstantin Polezhayev, former mayor of Belgorod and ex-deputy governor of Belgorod Oblast, has been killed in action fighting against Ukraine, according to Russian media citing his relatives. Polezhayev, who was serving a five-year sentence for bribery, reportedly signed a contract with the Russian Defence Ministry to fight in the conflict.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the government. In Tehran I see a different story | Hossein Hamdieh

If anything, the ongoing war is uniting a divided country against the foreign invaders. Washington seems a long way from grasping this pointThe US president, Donald Trump, asked recently on one of his Truth Social rants: “When are the Iranian people going to rise up and fight?” So frenetic and all-over-the-place are Trump’s statements that one does not know which are actual policies and which are simply noise.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

China hits back at US threat of sanctions on Iranian airlines

China has condemned the “illegal” US sanctions against Iranian airlines, a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Washington could impose measures aimed at shutting down Iran’s airlines worldwide. Under the weight of US sanctions, “all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world” within days, Bessent told CNBC on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to increase economic pressure on Tehran.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

Can Iran war deadlock be broken at the US ballot box?

Submitted by Shahir Shahidsaless on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 19:51 The stalemate may ultimately end not on the battlefield, but in Washington, as a result of the congressional election outcome A ballot box in Iowa is pictured on 2 June 2026 (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFP) Off As it stands, neither side in the Iran war is preparing to retreat. Each is waiting for the other to blink.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

Recap: Pezeshkian heads to UN as tensions with US rise

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is heading to the United Nations General Assembly as Tehran prepares to present its case over the war with the US and Israel. Diplomatic activity is also continuing, with France backing Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the US.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Dnipro dealing with aftermath of Russian strike, railway network still under attack – Ukraine's Interior Ministry

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones on the night of September 21-22, killing four people in Dnipro where strikes hit grocery warehouses and a furniture workshop, and damaging residential buildings in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia oblasts. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Dnipro for individuals potentially trapped under rubble, while railway infrastructure also sustained attacks.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

Live: Rubio says US open to meeting Iranian officials at UN

Submitted by Qazi Zaid on Tue, 09/22/2026 - 09:28 Iran says trust in the UN has been eroded as regional governments step up diplomatic efforts Key Points France welcomes Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the US Pezeshkian says people cannot be forced into submission through military pressure Saudi Arabia issues an alert in Najran as Houthi attacks on the kingdom continue Full coverage War on Iran Iran Israel Palestine Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates US Recap: Pezeshkian heads to UN

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Ukrainian foreign minister: Orbán may be gone, but his policies continue to thrive in Hungary

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed confusion over Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar's "unnecessarily confrontational" statements, including Hungary's refusal to join the Carpathian Eight initiative and blocking oil storage facilities for Ukraine. Sybiha stated that while Orbán is gone, his obstructive policies appear to persist, hindering regional development and pragmatic business cooperation.

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BBC US & Canada

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Major US outlets suspend shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban

Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump on Monday after the White House barred CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from reporting, citing 'fiction or lies.' The three banned organizations filed a lawsuit, stating the action threatens press freedom and the public's right to independent journalism.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries in Samara and Ufa

Ukrainian defence forces struck the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara and the Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim refinery in Ufa on the night of September 21-22. The attacks, carried out by Special Operations Forces' Deep Strike units, reportedly caused large fires at both facilities, which are significant producers of petroleum products used by the Russian military.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces strike 300 Russian shadow fleet vessels in two months

Since July 6, 2026, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have disabled 300 Russian shadow fleet vessels across the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. Commander Robert Brovdi stated the Sea of Azov is at a standstill, impacting maritime traffic through the Kerch Strait.

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The Guardian Europe

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Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits

European intelligence officials in Prague and Riga have warned that Russia may attempt to test NATO resolve with an attack on European soil within months, citing concerns about escalating hybrid warfare tactics. These warnings, shared by Czech, Latvian, and Swedish intelligence leaders, suggest a potential drone or missile strike on NATO territory, though the specific nature and certainty of the threat remain under assessment by analysts.

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Al Jazeera

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G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 foreign ministers condemned "unacceptable continued strikes" by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, demanding an immediate halt to military actions. The ministers also urged Iran to cease arming the group, stating Tehran's support constitutes a dangerous pattern of escalation that risks undermining international trade and global stability.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and 212 drones: hits recorded at 22 locations

Russian forces launched missiles and 212 drones targeting Ukraine on the night of September 21-22, with hits recorded at 22 locations across Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Poltava oblasts. Ukrainian air defense forces reported downing 186 aerial assets, though strikes damaged industrial and critical infrastructure sites, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries in Dnipro.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Russia loses 1,230 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,230 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Macron discusses energy truce between Ukraine and Russia with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron stated he discussed with US President Donald Trump potential initiatives for a mutual moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia. Macron emphasized the need for increased defensive support for Ukraine and expressed hope for progress in protecting civilians and infrastructure during the UN General Assembly.

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