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The IndependentUkraine-Russia war latest: Huge drone attack hits Moscow region as Kremlin claims control of Ukrainian towns
More than 30 flights suspended in Moscow as one of the largest airports comes under drone attack
- Euronews
Israeli strikes in Syria kill 16 and wound scores, Syrian state media says
The initial death count reported was four but this has since risen, with many more wounded.
- The Independent
Why is Israel carrying out airstrikes against Syria?
Syrian media agencies say more than a dozen people were killed in the latest Israeli strike on the country
- The Independent
Questions surround Israel’s investigation into American citizen killed in West Bank
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib responded to State Department’s equivocation about the death of Aysenur Eygi with strong words: ‘Israel can kill Americans and get away with it’
- BBC
Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza safe zone, Hamas-run authorities say
Israel says its military targeted a "terrorist cell" in a humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip.
- Storyful
Funeral Held for American Killed in West Bank
A funeral was held for American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank on September 9, local media reported.The 26-year-old was fatally shot by the Israeli military while she was protesting against settlement expansion in the West Bank town of Beita on Friday, September 6, according to Palestinian state-run news outlet Wafa.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the troops fired in response to an “instigator” who “hurled rocks,” and that the incident was “under review.”Eygi, an American citizen of Turkish origin, was in the West Bank volunteering with the Faz3a Campaign, according to Palestinian reports.The Faz3a Campaign describes itself as "a Palestinian-led initiative to answer the dire need for
- CNN
Dozens killed and more feared buried in Israeli airstrike on Gaza humanitarian zone targeting Hamas militants
At least 40 people were killed in an overnight Israeli airstrike on an area that Israel itself had designated as a humanitarian zone for displaced people in southern Gaza, according to local rescue officials. Israel said the operation targeted Hamas fighters there.
- BBC
Israeli strikes on Syrian military sites kill 18, health minister says
The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes on around the central town of Masyaf.
- Australian Associated Press
Victoria spends $15 million to police anti-war protest
A Victorian MP will skip parliament to join a major anti-war protest, which the state's treasurer has confirmed will cost up to $15 million to police.
- CNN
At least 21 killed in airstrike on Sudanese market as civil war rages
An airstrike targeting civilian areas in southeastern Sudan has left more than 20 people dead and dozens of others wounded, authorities in the embattled Sennar state said, as civil war rages between the country’s army and a paramilitary militia.
- The Independent
UN human rights chief accuses Israel of showing ‘blatant disregard’ for international law
Israel denies all such allegations in Gaza, as well as the occupiued West Bank and East Jerusalem
- The Independent
Israeli strikes kill at least 40 Palestinians in southern Gaza tent camp, officials say
Attacks leave more than 60 people injured
- Reuters
Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
CAIRO (Reuters) -The new school year in the Palestinian territories officially began on Monday, with all schools in Gaza shut after 11 months of war and no sign of a ceasefire. As fighting continued, Israel announced new orders to residents of the north Gaza Strip to leave their homes, in response to rockets fired into Israel. Instead he woke up in their tent in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza and was sent to fetch a container of water from more than a kilometre away.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump's Attempt To Explain 'Kamabla' Insult For Kamala Harris Goes Awkwardly Awry
The former president reportedly "laughed a deflated kind of laugh" in the uncomfortable exchange.
- The Independent
‘They need to know who saved them’: A man ran to rescue car crash survivors. He died hours later
Grant Fox Sr. saved several people from a smoking car that was ‘about to blow up’ before he had to be rushed to a North Las Vegas hospital, his fiancée said
- Parade
Taylor Swift Fans ‘Disappointed’ Over Singer’s New Photo With Controversial Celebrity
Swifties had a passionate debate about Swift's choice of friends.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Cameron Munster and wife announce unexpected baby news on eve of NRL finals campaign
Cameron Munster and wife Bianca have received a flood of messages. Read more here.
- HuffPost
Ex-GOP Lawmaker Blows The Whistle On Trump's 'Very Vile' Plan To Beat Kamala Harris
Former Rep. David Jolly said Trump "has no ground to gain," leaving him with just one strategy.
- The Independent
George W Bush reveals his decision on 2024 endorsement after Cheney snubbed Trump
The 43rd president will not join his former vice president Dick Cheney, who said last week that he would vote for Democrat Kamala Harris
- NewsWire
Parents’ devastation after baby attacker flees
A man accused of pouring hot coffee on a baby in a random attack was conducting “counter-surveillance activities”, police say.