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Israeli settlers set Palestinian vehicle alight, try to seize child in West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Israeli settlers set Palestinian vehicle alight, try to seize child in West Bank

A group of Israeli settlers torched a Palestinian vehicle, attacked residents and tried to seize a child north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. A Palestinian man said settlers approached his car, set it on fire and then moved to attack him.

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‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act

Submitted by Ayse Betul Aytekin on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:04 Facing international backlash and protests outside the stadium, the pop star called Israel's war on Gaza 'unjustifiable' Off About a week after the widespread international backlash for dropping his pro-Palestinian support act, Ed Sheeran made his first public comments on stage, apologising to fans and saying that what Israel is doing in Gaza is "unjustifiable". Last week, American rapper Macklemore announced online that he had been remo

Israel–Palestine
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Russia threatens to further intensify attacks on Kyiv following hits in Moscow
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russia threatens to further intensify attacks on Kyiv following hits in Moscow

The Russian Ministry of Defence threatened to intensify attacks on Kyiv's military targets in response to Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow. Russian officials claimed to have shot down 1,951 Ukrainian UAVs and 8 cruise missiles, while Kyiv reported damaging three units at the Moscow oil refinery and an air defense system.

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Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election
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The Guardian Europe
left34d ago

Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election

On Sunday, hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and its surrounding region, killing at least two people and damaging a major refinery during Russia's parliamentary elections. Moscow's mayor stated over 1,600 drones were intercepted, with 450 aimed at the capital, which he accused Ukraine of attempting to disrupt.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps deploys air-dropped kamikaze UGV for the first time during offensive in Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps deploys air-dropped kamikaze UGV for the first time during offensive in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps deployed air-dropped kamikaze unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) over 10 kilometers behind Russian lines during the Vivaldi offensive in Donetsk Oblast, liberating two villages and clearing another. This operation, reportedly the first of its kind globally, utilized heavy bomber drones and was supported by electronic warfare systems to blind Russian reconnaissance.

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Former Kremlin political prisoner Mykola Karpiuk killed in action
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Former Kremlin political prisoner Mykola Karpiuk killed in action

Former Kremlin political prisoner Mykola Karpiuk, a Ukrainian public and political figure, was killed in action on September 19 at the age of 62. Karpiuk, who was previously imprisoned in Russia on contested charges and later exchanged in 2019, had joined the fight to defend Ukraine.

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Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran

Young Iranians Subhan Dashti and Nadia Sabzi postponed their wedding due to escalating inflation and fears of renewed conflict, with the cost of a television doubling and safety concerns rising after a recent strike on a wedding celebration. This decision reflects a broader trend where war, sanctions, and rising costs are forcing couples across Iran to delay or scale back marriage plans amid economic uncertainty.

Iran
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Ukraine signs memorandum on gas storage in Hungary – Naftogaz
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Ukraine signs memorandum on gas storage in Hungary – Naftogaz

Naftogaz Group signed a memorandum with Hungary's MOL Group to construct petroleum product storage facilities in Hungary near the Ukrainian border. This agreement, reached at the Carpathian Economic Forum, aims to diversify supply routes and create additional storage capacities outside of Russian shelling zones, enhancing fuel supply reliability for Ukrainian consumers.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, stating he attempted a vehicular attack near the Ganim settlement. In a separate incident, an Israeli settler was fatally shot near the Halamish settlement, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order increased forces and home demolitions in the area.

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Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption

Children in Gaza City returned to face-to-face education on Saturday in makeshift tents, marking a return to routine after nearly three years of disruption due to conflict. Approximately 541,000 students are resuming their studies in damaged facilities, with many schools requiring major rehabilitation or reconstruction following years of displacement and destruction.

Israel–Palestine
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What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei stated via Qatari mediators that Tehran has conveyed conditions to the US to end the conflict, including an end to the war on all fronts, release of frozen funds, and an end to the naval blockade. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until these conditions are met and Iranian rights are recognized.

Iran
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Pahlavi: Iran regime continues to erode from within as defections grow
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right34d ago

Pahlavi: Iran regime continues to erode from within as defections grow

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi stated in Toronto that members of Iran's military and civilian establishment are actively defecting from the Islamic Republic, eroding its foundations from within. He characterized the current phase as an "active defection" period, building on a decade of growing opposition and adapting tactics following the January uprising.

Iran
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Netanyahu enters Western Wall plaza with thousands of Israelis, including ministers
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Netanyahu enters Western Wall plaza with thousands of Israelis, including ministers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered the Western Wall plaza in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday with thousands of Israelis, including ministers. The group's entry via Wadi Street occurred as Israeli groups called for religious rituals near the Gate of Mercy, an entrance to the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard, where large numbers of Palestinians were also present.

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Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?

Palestinian journalists and citizen journalists in Gaza have used social media to document alleged Israeli war crimes since October 2023, facing challenges from content removal and reduced reach by platforms like Meta. These actions, described as 'Echoicide,' limit the visibility of evidence, impacting its inclusion in the public record and legal proceedings like South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ.

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Iran says Hormuz will not reopen until US honours June agreement
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Iran says Hormuz will not reopen until US honours June agreement

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfils commitments under a June agreement and meets Tehran's conditions. Ghalibaf conveyed Iran's conditions through intermediaries, linking the waterway's reopening to the lifting of US sanctions and recognition of Iran's rights.

Iran
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Moscow region attacked with multiple weapons, including Flamingo and Pelican, Zelenskyy says – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Moscow region attacked with multiple weapons, including Flamingo and Pelican, Zelenskyy says – video

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian forces attacked the Moscow region overnight using multiple long-range weapons, including Flamingo and Pelican, hitting a key oil industry plant and a logistics facility. This operation involved several Ukrainian intelligence and military branches, with Moscow Mayor Sobyanin reporting it as the largest drone attack to date on the Russian capital.

Ukraine–Russia
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Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia

Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding region on Sunday, resulting in two civilian deaths and damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated over 1,600 drones were intercepted, accusing Ukraine of attempting election interference, while Kyiv reported Russia launched 138 drones across Ukraine overnight.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections
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The Guardian Europe
left34d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections

Ukraine denounced Russia's inclusion of annexed regions in its parliamentary elections, calling the vote illegal and a human rights activist describing residents as coerced. The European Commission stated the elections in occupied territories represent "another blatant violation of international law," while Russia reported repelled attacks on voting systems amid the poll.

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West Bank: Eight Palestinians detained, settlers damage ambulance
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

West Bank: Eight Palestinians detained, settlers damage ambulance

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians near Ramallah on Saturday evening, detaining eight individuals in Ad-Deqaiqa village south of Hebron and causing several Palestinians to suffer suffocation from pepper spray near al-Mughayyir village. The settlers also cut a water line, damaged an ambulance, and destroyed 30 guava trees, while Israeli forces conducted multiple raids in al-Mughayyir.

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ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
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Al Jazeera
center33d ago

ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

An ICE officer shot and wounded Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man, in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon following a traffic stop. The man is hospitalized in serious but stable condition, and local authorities, including the Austin Police Department, are calling for transparency in the ongoing investigation, expressing concern about ICE potentially investigating itself.

Venezuela
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