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Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
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The Guardian Middle East
left38d ago

Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds

A UN fact-finding mission stated there are reasonable grounds to believe the US was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February, constituting war crimes, while also finding Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during protest crackdowns. The mission examined US conduct during the Iran war and Iran's response to nationwide unrest, with US officials previously stating operations adhere to armed conflict law and Iran rejecting rights violation allegations.

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Russians strike telecommunications infrastructure
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Ukrainska Pravda
center38d ago

Russians strike telecommunications infrastructure

Russian forces struck a building housing Kyivstar telecommunications equipment in Kyiv Oblast on December 13, causing damage but no injuries to company employees. Kyivstar is currently assessing the consequences, but stated that consumer services remain operational following the attack.

Ukraine–Russia
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Polish airports suspend operations for second day running amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center38d ago

Polish airports suspend operations for second day running amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine

Polish airports in Lublin and Rzeszów temporarily suspended flight operations on September 17th in response to Russian drone attacks on western Ukraine, prompting the Polish Armed Forces to scramble fighter jets. While no violation of Polish airspace was reported, the incident led to air-raid alerts and highlighted the proximity of the conflict to NATO territory.

Ukraine–Russia
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Four scenarios for Ukraine's anti-corruption future
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Ukrainska Pravda
center38d ago

Four scenarios for Ukraine's anti-corruption future

Ukraine's anti-corruption reforms cannot be understood as a straightforward march towards functioning institutions. Their future depends on who shapes the policy arena and how open it remains.

Ukraine–Russia
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Watching NAZA was like peering through a window – and seeing the machinery of killing in Gaza | Mahmoud Mushtaha
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The Guardian Middle East
left38d ago

Watching NAZA was like peering through a window – and seeing the machinery of killing in Gaza | Mahmoud Mushtaha

A Palestinian journalist from Gaza describes the documentary NAZA, which reveals testimonies from Israeli soldiers detailing the cold and proficient killing of Palestinian civilians, often based on flawed AI targeting systems. The film exposes the routine nature of these killings, comparing them to video games and highlighting the soldiers' lack of consideration for the lives annihilated, including entire families.

Israel–Palestine
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Tommy Robinson backs Ed Sheeran as Paloma Faith and Ms Rachel side with Macklemore
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Middle East Eye
center38d ago

Tommy Robinson backs Ed Sheeran as Paloma Faith and Ms Rachel side with Macklemore

Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:40 Rapper Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's US tour as a supporting act after making pro-Palestinian comments on stage Ed Sheeran performs during iHeartRadio KISS108's Jingle Ball 2025 Presented By Capital One at TD Garden on December 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (AFP) Off Far-right activist Tommy Robinson and former Culture Club star Boy George have come out in support of Ed Sheeran as the British singer's US tour faces cancellation ove

Israel–Palestine
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UN rights experts say US likely committed war crimes in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center38d ago

UN rights experts say US likely committed war crimes in Iran

UN human rights experts stated there are reasonable grounds to believe U.S. attacks on a Minab elementary school and a Lamerd sports facility in February, which killed at least 186 civilians including children, constitute war crimes. The experts found both locations were clearly identifiable and the strikes were indiscriminate, citing a 'double-tap' strike on the school and the use of an untested U.S.-made missile on the sports hall.

Iran
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Russians attack village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: one killed, one injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Russians attack village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: one killed, one injured

Russian forces attacked the village of Storchove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on September 17, using guided aerial bombs to destroy a house, killing a 51-year-old woman and injuring a 70-year-old man. This attack follows a September 15 strike on Zaporizhzhia's power grid that injured four and killed one employee.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine sees energy and Black Sea ceasefire as possible key outcome of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting in New York
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Ukraine sees energy and Black Sea ceasefire as possible key outcome of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting in New York

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that a potential outcome of a meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Trump in New York could be an agreement on energy and Black Sea ceasefires. Sybiha indicated that Ukraine is preparing for this meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need for US involvement to achieve a ceasefire.

Ukraine–Russia
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Fifty billion trees by 2030: how Ethiopia is recruiting citizens across the country to plant, plant, plant
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The Guardian Africa
left39d ago

Fifty billion trees by 2030: how Ethiopia is recruiting citizens across the country to plant, plant, plant

After losing much of its forests in recent decades, the country’s people have led the way in planting saplings across the country as part of the government’s Green Legacy InitiativeWhen Halima Kedir first began planting trees, she was met with scepticism and even mockery. “My neighbours discouraged me,” she recalls, sitting on a wooden chair in her garden, which is lush with the trees and fruits she has planted – banana, olive and grevillea among them.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Poland scrambles jets amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine, explosions heard near border
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Poland scrambles jets amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine, explosions heard near border

Poland scrambled fighter jets on September 17 after Russian attack drones entered Ukrainian airspace near its western border. The Polish military placed air defense systems on alert as a precautionary measure, while explosions were reported by Ukrainian law enforcement several kilometers from the Polish border in Volyn Oblast.

Ukraine–Russia
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Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives
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Al Jazeera
center39d ago

Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives

European and Arab military chiefs met in Paris to discuss alternatives to the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign. The talks, involving French President Macron and Lebanese President Aoun, focused on supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces as the UN mission's mandate nears its January expiration.

Lebanon
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Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash
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BBC US & Canada
center39d ago

Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash

Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, announced he would donate $2 million to aid in the region after being asked by Ed Sheeran, following backlash over dropping rapper Macklemore for pro-Palestinian statements. Kraft stated the decision to drop Macklemore was due to alleged hate speech, while Sheeran clarified that promoters made the decision and he would not engage in public debate over Gaza.

Israel–Palestine
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At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
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Al Jazeera
center39d ago

At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine

Russian missile and drone strikes on Thursday injured at least 19 people across Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions, damaging civilian areas and industrial facilities. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 131 aerial targets, while Russia's Defence Ministry stated its forces struck metallurgical, electronics, and energy facilities, with three bulk carriers and a ferry hit in Odesa's port.

Ukraine–Russia
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EU ambassador on overnight attack: "Kyiv has become a frontline city"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

EU ambassador on overnight attack: "Kyiv has become a frontline city"

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated that Kyiv has become a frontline city following a massive overnight missile and drone attack, noting that civilian casualties in the capital region alone have neared 120 since August. Mathernová also highlighted Russia's admission that Ukrainian railway infrastructure is a legitimate military target, casting doubt on the safety of Western officials visiting the country.

Ukraine–Russia
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Zelenskyy: "I don't see China pushing Russia to stop the war"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Zelenskyy: "I don't see China pushing Russia to stop the war"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on X that China possesses significant influence over Russia and could push for an end to the war but has not done so, indicating Beijing is politically more aligned with Moscow. Zelenskyy expressed regret that China is not on Ukraine's side, suggesting their technological and economic support indirectly aids Russia's war effort.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine brought back bodies of 252 people, including service members – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Ukraine brought back bodies of 252 people, including service members – photos

Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 252 individuals, including service members, following efforts involving multiple government agencies. The Russian side claims these bodies belong to Ukrainian citizens, and Ukrainian authorities will conduct identification procedures.

Ukraine–Russia
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Russia has attacked shut-down Zaporizhzhia Steelworks for fourth time in a month: one injured – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Russia has attacked shut-down Zaporizhzhia Steelworks for fourth time in a month: one injured – photos

Russia attacked the shut-down Zaporizhstal steelworks in Zaporizhzhia with two ballistic missiles on September 17, injuring one employee and causing significant damage to production equipment and railway infrastructure. This marks the fourth attack on the plant since August, with Metinvest estimating 17 ballistic missiles have been launched at the facility during this period.

Ukraine–Russia
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Norway to contribute €90m to Ukraine Facility
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Norway to contribute €90m to Ukraine Facility

Norway will contribute €90 million to the European Union's Ukraine Facility to support reforms in areas including anti-corruption and energy. This makes Norway the first non-EU country to contribute to the facility, which aims to bolster Ukraine's defense and its path toward EU membership.

Ukraine–Russia
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Poll gauges Zelenskyy's approval after anti-corruption investigations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Poll gauges Zelenskyy's approval after anti-corruption investigations

A Kyiv International Institute of Sociology poll conducted from August 21 to September 10, 2026, found 54% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following anti-corruption investigations by NABU and SAPO. This represents a trust balance of +13 percentage points, with the survey capturing developments up to September 14.

Ukraine–Russia
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