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Pope Leo XIV asks Putin for truce to enable aid deliveries to Oleshky
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Pope Leo XIV asks Putin for truce to enable aid deliveries to Oleshky

During a phone call, Pope Leo XIV has asked Vladimir Putin for a truce so that food and medical supplies can be delivered to the occupied town of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast.

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‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary
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The Guardian Middle East
left3d ago

‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary

The Guardian's documentary NAZA, detailing Israel's actions in Gaza through interviews with Israeli military insiders, has received widespread international critical acclaim since its release. Hailed as a "brilliant and harrowing" and "essential record," the film is being shown globally and is noted for its meticulous depiction of an "engineered nightmare" and "systematic model of annihilation."

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EU announces joint Ukraine-EU task force to advance justice and anti-corruption reforms
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

EU announces joint Ukraine-EU task force to advance justice and anti-corruption reforms

Ukraine and the European Union have agreed to form a joint task force to accelerate progress on interim EU accession benchmarks and advance rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms. The initiative was announced by EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos following discussions with Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi, who noted recent parliamentary progress on minority education laws.

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Wife of top Burnham adviser backs Sally Rooney after books withdrawn over Palestine Action support
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Wife of top Burnham adviser backs Sally Rooney after books withdrawn over Palestine Action support

Sarah Helm, wife of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's national security adviser, publicly supported author Sally Rooney on X after Rooney's books were withdrawn from the UK market due to her support for Palestine Action. Helm's statement has drawn calls for a police investigation from pro-Israel groups, highlighting ongoing tensions over free speech and support for Palestinian rights.

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Zelenskyy and Finnish PM discuss Russian strikes and Ukraine's need for shelters
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Zelenskyy and Finnish PM discuss Russian strikes and Ukraine's need for shelters

On Friday, October 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo discussed enhancing Ukraine's protection against Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and the urgent need for more shelters. Orpo stated that Finland would provide new support decisions this month, emphasizing the importance of the Shelter Coalition initiative for Ukrainian cities and communities.

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Palestinians wounded, US journalist hospitalised after coordinated attack by masked Israeli setters
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Palestinians wounded, US journalist hospitalised after coordinated attack by masked Israeli setters

Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:29 Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine said she was kicked to the ground and beaten 'probably 50 times' by settlers clad in black Heidi Levine, a photojournalist with the Washington Post, speaks to journalists at the hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during an attack by Israeli militant settlers on Palestinians harvesting olives, in Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank (Reuters) Off Palestinians attempting to gather their olive h

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Hamas accuses Mladenov of siding with Israel over Gaza goods dispute
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Hamas accuses Mladenov of siding with Israel over Gaza goods dispute

Hamas has rejected accusations from Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov over halted commercial deliveries to Gaza, saying he repeated Israel’s account. In a statement on Friday, the group dismissed his accusation of “coercion,” calling his position “blatant bias and complicity with the occupation and its pretexts aimed at obstructing the entry of goods”.

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Zelenskyy calls on EU to provide Ukraine with at least €70bn in additional defence funding in 2027
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Zelenskyy calls on EU to provide Ukraine with at least €70bn in additional defence funding in 2027

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested at least €70 billion in additional defense funding from EU leaders for 2027 to counter Russian aggression. Zelenskyy stated this funding is crucial for producing more drones and strengthening resilience, enabling Ukraine to apply greater pressure on Russia's military and economy.

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Belarusian leader says it is not for Trump to decide who should be president of Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Belarusian leader says it is not for Trump to decide who should be president of Ukraine

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko stated that former US President Donald Trump should not dictate who leads Ukraine, asserting that the Ukrainian people alone will decide their president. Lukashenko acknowledged Trump's point about keeping promises regarding presidential terms but cautioned against dictatorial pronouncements, referencing Zelenskyy's past commitment to serve one term.

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Spanish-built combat vehicles for Latvia to carry Israeli turrets despite arms embargo
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Spanish-built combat vehicles for Latvia to carry Israeli turrets despite arms embargo

A Spanish arms company has begun delivering infantry fighting vehicles fitted with Israeli weapons systems to Latvia, despite the Spanish government declaring an arms embargo on Israel last year, Israeli business daily Globes reported on Thursday. According to the report, Latvia ordered 84 of the vehicles last year from General Dynamics European Land Systems-Santa Barbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS), which is headquartered in Madrid, in a deal worth around €800m ($929m), with all the vehicles due to be

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Russian attacks killed 328 civilian Ukrainians during September: Kyiv, Kherson and Sumy suffered the most – UN
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Russian attacks killed 328 civilian Ukrainians during September: Kyiv, Kherson and Sumy suffered the most – UN

Russian attacks killed 328 and injured 2,105 Ukrainian civilians in September 2026, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission reported, marking the highest monthly toll since the full-scale invasion began. Civilians most frequently suffered from long-range missiles, drones, and short-range drones, with Kyiv, Kherson, and Sumy regions experiencing the most casualties.

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Hungary's veto is no more. Now Ukraine must catch up with Moldova in the race to join the EU
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Hungary's veto is no more. Now Ukraine must catch up with Moldova in the race to join the EU

On October 13 in Luxembourg, the EU officially opened two negotiating clusters for Ukraine's accession, covering the internal market and competitiveness, after Hungary lifted its long-standing veto. While Ukraine has opened 24 of 33 chapters, it lags behind Moldova in progress assessments, potentially delaying its accession timeline due to upcoming elections in member states like Poland and France.

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Israeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center3d ago

Israeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank

At least two people, including Washington Post journalist, injured as settlers armed with clubs and guns attack.

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Zelenskyy: Europe understands that as long as Ukraine holds out, escalation with Russia will be lower
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Zelenskyy: Europe understands that as long as Ukraine holds out, escalation with Russia will be lower

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in Brussels that Europe understands the risks of Russian aggression, citing drone incursions into EU airspace as evidence of Russia testing boundaries. He asserted that Europe's unity stems from recognizing that Ukraine's continued resistance lowers the risk of broader escalation with Russia.

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Zelenskyy says Europe has enough Patriot missiles to help Ukraine get through winter
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Zelenskyy says Europe has enough Patriot missiles to help Ukraine get through winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that European partners possess sufficient Patriot missiles to aid Ukraine through the winter, based on figures he has shared. Zelenskyy also expressed hope for joint development of the Freyja missile defence system with European partners.

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Le Pen willing to visit Ukraine to discuss aid with Zelenskyy if invited
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Ukrainska Pravda
center3d ago

Le Pen willing to visit Ukraine to discuss aid with Zelenskyy if invited

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen stated on CNews that she is willing to visit Ukraine to discuss financial aid with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy if invited. Le Pen reiterated that France can no longer afford the €6 billion annual financial aid but confirmed continued military assistance, while Zelenskyy suggested Ukraine's partners help it grow stronger.

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Berlin: Social Democrats and Greens want pro-Israel stance for coalition with The Left
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Berlin: Social Democrats and Greens want pro-Israel stance for coalition with The Left

Germany's Social Democrats and Greens have made commitments to Israel a condition for coalition talks with the left-wing party Die Linke to form Berlin's next government. The dispute over Die Linke's stance on Israel, particularly regarding its criticism of Israeli actions and support for Palestinian self-determination, has interrupted negotiations and raised questions about the party's political future.

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Israeli guards ‘crushed’ Palestinian prisoner’s testicle with rubber bullet
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Israeli guards ‘crushed’ Palestinian prisoner’s testicle with rubber bullet

Physicians for Human Rights Israel and the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel reported on Thursday that Israeli prison guards have seriously wounded Palestinian prisoners by firing rubber-coated bullets at close range, including one instance where a prisoner's testicle was "completely crushed" and surgically removed. These organizations documented 21 testimonies of this "dangerous practice" over the past year, warning that it reflects a militarization of the prison system and a lowered threshold for the use of force against detainees.

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Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows

Iran has exported some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since mid-July by concealing cargoes among other Gulf producers' ship-to-ship transfers off Oman, according to shipping intelligence and maritime security sources. This methodology provides rare evidence of Iranian petroleum products bypassing a US naval blockade, though volumes remain a fraction of former exports.

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'Bibi's Department': NAZA shows how Israel used affairs and gay relationships to blackmail Palestinians
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

'Bibi's Department': NAZA shows how Israel used affairs and gay relationships to blackmail Palestinians

A documentary titled NAZA alleges that an Israeli unit, referred to as "Bibi's Department," spied on Palestinian war crime survivors and used compromising information, including details of romantic affairs and homosexual relationships, to blackmail them and sabotage legal petitions to international courts. The film claims this unit operated under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the goal of preventing a Palestinian state and undermining international legal proceedings against Israel.

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