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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian strike hit the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv. Emergency crews are working at the scene, extinguishing a fire and searching for people who may be trapped inside. He said all services have been deployed and that a pharmaceutical company was also struck in the same attack on the capital.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the United Nations, calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'horrible' in a sharply critical speech over Israel's conduct. Members of Netanyahu's delegation reportedly staged a dramatic walkout during the address. The exchange adds to already strained Turkey-Israel relations and drew wide attention amid ongoing tensions over the Gaza war.

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the situation in Gaza before the United Nations, calling it 'a spectacle that shames us all'. His remarks at the UN come as international criticism of the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies, and they are drawing wide attention and debate worldwide.

The CIA believes Russia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to a report by the Telegraph. Moscow reportedly intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics toward the Mediterranean and Western Europe, raising concern among NATO members on the southern flank.

Millions of people returning to Khartoum are finding the Sudanese capital barely habitable, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and piles of rubble across neighbourhoods. Residents who fled during the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces are coming back to homes without electricity, water or basic services, raising questions about how the city can be rebuilt and whether displaced families can stay.

French President Emmanuel Macron used what is described as his final speech at the UN General Assembly to criticise Israel's conduct in Gaza and denounce US President Donald Trump's approach to the war as 'shameful' diplomacy. The address frames growing international frustration over the Gaza conflict and the role of American policy in failing to resolve it.

A report highlights how a smuggled natural resource is generating revenue that sustains Sudan's ongoing civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The fighting, which began in April 2023, has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and illicit resource exports are helping both sides finance weapons and operations despite international sanctions and pressure.

Russia's state-run news agency RIA Novosti has published an article declaring that Russia faces another 'special military operation', claiming it will be 'very short'. The piece was written by commentator Alexander Nosovich, a regular voice on Kremlin-controlled outlets. Critics say the wording signals preparations for a new offensive or escalation, echoing the language Moscow used before its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Russian drone attacks have struck civilian areas of Ukraine, causing damage and casualties, while Kyiv says its forces have made breakthroughs on the battlefield. The combined reports highlight the escalating pace of the war, with strikes on populated areas continuing even as Ukrainian troops claim advances along the front lines.

A Telegraph report citing the CIA says Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its focus beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim is circulating widely across Italy, Spain and France, drawing concern about a broadening of Russian operations toward NATO's southern members.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and 17 entities over the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures target those deemed responsible for organising or facilitating the forced transfers, which have been widely condemned as a violation of international law and are also the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin.

Humanitarian figures from Sudan's civil war are drawing renewed attention: around 12 million people displaced, roughly 150,000 civilians killed, alongside reports of ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Commenters in German-speaking circles are asking why the conflict receives far less public energy and solidarity than other crises, arguing that people in Sudan are 'dying quietly' while the world looks away.

The United Nations reports a twenty-fold surge in the number of Sudanese refugees crossing into Chad as the country's war continues and humanitarian funding dries up. Aid agencies warn that shrinking resources are leaving new arrivals without adequate food, shelter or medical care, deepening one of the world's largest displacement crises.

Millions of people returning to Sudan's capital are finding the city largely unlivable, with widespread power cuts and piles of rubble left by two years of war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Returning residents face destroyed homes, no electricity, and minimal basic services, raising questions about how Khartoum can be rebuilt and whether displaced families can realistically stay.

Fresh testimonies from Gaza describe severe violence endured by residents amid the ongoing war, according to reporting by Inkstick Media. The accounts add to a growing body of firsthand evidence from the territory, drawing renewed attention to the humanitarian toll of the conflict and prompting debate over accountability and the international response.

Millions of people returning to Sudan's capital are finding the city barely habitable, with widespread power cuts and streets filled with rubble, according to reports carried by AFP and other outlets. The reporting highlights damaged infrastructure and basic services in ruins, leaving families who came home struggling without electricity, water or safe housing as they attempt to rebuild their lives.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week, killing eight people and injuring dozens across Ukraine. The figures underscore the continued intensity of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

The CIA has warned that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to reporting by The Telegraph. Moscow reportedly intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim is drawing strong attention across Italy, France and Spain, where officials and commentators are weighing the threat to coastal infrastructure and naval assets.

Health authorities and the United Nations are facing a new Ebola emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the UN reporting growing calls for urgent humanitarian access to affected areas. Aid agencies say safe, rapid access is essential to contain the outbreak, treat patients and deliver supplies. The development is drawing international concern as response teams work under difficult conditions.

Several military vehicles advanced south of Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday morning, accompanied by gunfire, according to a resident reporting from the area, who described conditions as very bad and appealed for prayers. The report points to intensified ground activity in the central Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict.

The United States has threatened to ban Iranian airlines from operating internationally starting Wednesday, a move that would effectively ground Iranian carriers worldwide. The escalation adds to already tight sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, which has long struggled to obtain aircraft and spare parts. Observers are watching whether the deadline signals a new pressure campaign or a negotiating tactic, and how countries that host Iranian flights will respond.