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At least 53 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip
At least 53 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip and in Gaza City, according to reports from emergency and medical sources.
Russian drone strike kills four-member family in Sumy Oblast
An overnight Russian drone attack destroyed a residential building in Chernechchyna, Sumy Oblast, killing four family members, including two young boys. Ukrainian officials reported multiple drone strikes across the region.
Palestinian man attacks pedestrians near Al-Khader, shot dead
A Palestinian man drove into Israeli pedestrians near Al-Khader in the West Bank on 30 September 2025, injuring two teenagers before being shot by a passing reservist officer. Surveillance footage captured the attack and the officer’s response.
UN reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-cooperation
The UN has reinstated economic and military sanctions on Iran after the UK, France, and Germany activated the snapback mechanism, citing Iran's failure to cooperate with the IAEA and its nuclear escalation.
Médecins Sans Frontières suspends its activities in Gaza City citing security concerns due to the Israeli offensive
Médecins Sans Frontières suspends its activities in Gaza City citing security concerns due to the Israeli offensive.