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EU promises €10m for shelters in Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

EU promises €10m for shelters in Ukraine

The European Union announced €10 million in funding for the construction and improvement of shelters across Ukraine, according to the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Internally Displaced Persons. This funding, announced at a Shelter Coalition meeting co-chaired by Finland, will support projects like mobile shelters along school routes in six frontline oblasts.

Ukraine–Russia
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DN
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DW News
center22d ago

Iran's nuclear program remains shrouded in mystery as the regime debates ditching non-proliferation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is open to diluting its enriched uranium and accepting international inspections if a deal is reached, contrasting with statements from other officials suggesting grounds for withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Meanwhile, reports indicate Iran is rebuilding nuclear facilities at Parchin and near Natanz, fueling speculation about underground equipment relocation amid ongoing US-Israel tensions and IAEA referrals.

Iran
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NATO responds to Russia's nuclear threats
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

NATO responds to Russia's nuclear threats

NATO confirmed it responded to a Russian non-paper concerning threats to Kaliningrad Oblast, stating the Alliance is defensive and poses no risk to Russia. NATO condemned the threats as irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and called on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, asserting readiness to defend Allied territory.

Ukraine–Russia
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Exclusive: Zack Polanski says UK should defy Israel on fate of British Consulate in East Jerusalem
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Exclusive: Zack Polanski says UK should defy Israel on fate of British Consulate in East Jerusalem

Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged the British government to defy Israel's order to close the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, stating that Israel has no sovereignty over the illegally occupied Palestinian territory. Polanski's comments, made to Middle East Eye, aim to pressure the UK government ahead of the October 8 deadline to keep the consulate open in response to British sanctions on Israeli settlements.

Israel–Palestine
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‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?

Crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80 percent of pre-war levels, with Middle East exports reaching 16.3 million barrels per day in September, according to Kpler data. Despite this recovery, elevated tanker insurance costs and ongoing geopolitical risks suggest Iran's leverage over the vital waterway may be weakening rather than disappearing.

Iran
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At long last, the UK is changing course on Israel
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

At long last, the UK is changing course on Israel

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated at the Labour Party conference that those fighting for Palestinian justice were right, signaling a shift in UK policy. This marks a change as ministerial doors are now open to aid and human rights groups, allowing for debate on issues previously considered toxic.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid

Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight killed at least four people, including a child, Ukrainian officials reported Wednesday. The barrage targeted energy facilities, damaging the power grid and disrupting electricity supplies, with Russia's Defence Ministry stating its forces struck power infrastructure connected to Ukrainian military production.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukrainian fighter who returned from Scotland to serve killed in action two days before his 21st birthday
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Ukrainian fighter who returned from Scotland to serve killed in action two days before his 21st birthday

Twenty-year-old Ukrainian combat medic and drone operator Arkadii Petrov, who had returned from Scotland to serve, was killed on September 18, 2026, during a combat mission in eastern Ukraine. Petrov, who had previously studied at the University of Edinburgh, was two days away from his 21st birthday and had been wounded multiple times before his death.

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Bono compares Ben-Gvir’s Gaza rhetoric to Nazi official Heinrich Himmler
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Bono compares Ben-Gvir’s Gaza rhetoric to Nazi official Heinrich Himmler

Bono has compared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s statements about Palestinians in Gaza to those of Nazi official Heinrich Himmler. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the U2 frontman criticised Benjamin Netanyahu for keeping the far-right minister in government and said Ben-Gvir’s rhetoric undermined Judaism’s moral standing.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan, main issue is sequencing
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right22d ago

Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan, main issue is sequencing

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received US feedback on a seven-day trust-building plan via Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday, with sequencing of proposed steps being the main point of contention. The plan, aimed at de-escalating tensions and potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz, involves concrete measures on Iran's nuclear program, but disagreements persist over the order of implementation.

Iran
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The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign

Reports suggest Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an impending Hamas attack days before October 7, 2023, adding to previous alleged warnings from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These allegations, which Netanyahu denies and is suing over, are intensifying pressure on his campaign ahead of upcoming elections, with rivals questioning his fitness for office.

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PACE urges member states to earmark 10% of Ukraine recovery funds for veterans' rehabilitation
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

PACE urges member states to earmark 10% of Ukraine recovery funds for veterans' rehabilitation

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) called on member states on September 29 to allocate at least 10% of Ukraine reconstruction funds to veteran rehabilitation and reintegration. PACE also urged Ukrainian authorities to develop a transparent mechanism for accessing benefits and services, including physical and mental health support, employment, and housing.

Ukraine–Russia
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‘We are stuck here’: In cramped shelters, Lebanon’s displaced dream of their villages
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

‘We are stuck here’: In cramped shelters, Lebanon’s displaced dream of their villages

Tens of thousands of Lebanese have been displaced from southern villages, with one family seeking refuge in a Sidon school after their home in Nabatieh was destroyed by Israeli bombardment. The displaced face cramped conditions and poor sanitation, with one father lamenting the destruction of his village and considering leaving Lebanon due to the lack of government support.

Lebanon
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urges international community to demand Russia end siege of Oleshky
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urges international community to demand Russia end siege of Oleshky

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged the international community to pressure Russia to end its siege of Oleshky, stating that Ukrainian forces are delivering aid via drones and that every day counts in saving lives. Sybiha also warned of a Russian propaganda campaign to deny a humanitarian catastrophe and accused Moscow of forcing residents to express gratitude to occupying forces.

Ukraine–Russia
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Cotton Queen review – mystery, matriarchs and magic in pioneering Sudanese debut
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The Guardian Africa
left22d ago

Cotton Queen review – mystery, matriarchs and magic in pioneering Sudanese debut

Suzannah Mirghani’s first feature contains a powerful performance by Rabha Mohamed Mahmoud as a village’s elder woman and tackles the long shadow of British imperialism and women’s rights‘I decide my past,” says a village matriarch in this intriguingly political and poetic drama from Suzannah Mirghani, making her feature debut – and with it becoming the first Sudanese woman to direct a feature. (She was forced to cancel the original shoot in Sudan when war broke out in 2023, moving production to

Sudan / Darfur
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EU considers opening its single market to candidate countries – Politico
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

EU considers opening its single market to candidate countries – Politico

The European Commission is considering offering EU candidate countries gradual integration into the EU's single market, including frictionless trade and access to research programs, according to a draft proposal obtained by Politico. This plan aims to accelerate accession processes for countries like Ukraine and Moldova, contingent on their alignment with EU foreign policy and trade restrictions against rival states.

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Russia has begun massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of freezing weather, says PM
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Russia has begun massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of freezing weather, says PM

Russia launched large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure across 11 regions on the night of September 29-30, marking the most significant attacks since the end of the last heating season. Emergency repair work is ongoing, with some consumers in Kyiv and surrounding oblasts remaining without power as freezing weather approaches.

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DW News
center22d ago

Ireland will boycott Eurovision again because of Israel's participation, but the song contest is still expanding.

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

Israel–Palestine
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DN
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DW News
center22d ago

Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

Israel–Palestine
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