Leipzig airport attack fallout exposes Germany’s deepening divide over Russia The government’s tougher stance towards the Kremlin is drawing attacks from both the far right and far left The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
What Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace means for the future of war and air travel Ukraine’s threat may force Putin into negotiations to end the conflict, say experts The Independent UK · Sep 2
Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz says Israel is "organised and prepared" to remove Palestininians from Gaza "by every way possible", Defence Minister Israel Katz told reporters Wednesday, adding that there was no alternative "solution" to crisis. The Israeli government was simply waiting for the US to figure out where to take the displaced Gazans, he said. France 24 · Sep 2
Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated for sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links. Meanwhile Russia said it was summoning Germany's charge d'affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig… France 24 · Sep 2
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Expand Operations In Russia. He's Warning Airlines To Avoid Its Airspace. "Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe," Zelenskyy said. International Business Times · Sep 2
Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news Iran has targeted U.S. Gulf allies, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. airstrikes in Iran The Independent UK · Sep 2
Russia strikes Ukraine injuring 8 as Moscow, Kyiv trade threats Overnight, airstrikes from Russia have caused significant damage to structures and injured civilians in Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the barrage of drones and missiles fired by Russia. Amid rising tensions, both President Putin and President Zelenskyy exchanged stern threats, sparking fears of further escalation. The Times of India · Sep 2
Bipartisan outrage after Pentagon shuts down elite US Army drone unit training to fight like Ukraine A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the U.S. Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare The Independent UK · Sep 2
Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills four people at wedding Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilities The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response. Latin Times · Sep 2
US-Iran war flares up again: How far can Tehran go in retaliation? In response to renewed American strikes, Iran has initiated missile attacks on US assets across multiple countries. This aggressive stance indicates Tehran's willingness to broaden its regional attacks, jeopardizing oil shipments. The ongoing conflict poses significant threats to global shipping and energy supplies. Furthermore, Iran could resort to cyber or… The Times of India · Sep 2
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Russian attacks wound 8 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes Ukraine’s Kyiv and Odesa regions have faced intense Russian aerial attacks, wounding at least eight civilians The Independent UK · Sep 2
Ukraine’s children begin school year with balloons and missiles overhead Ukrainian students are beginning their fifth school year since Russia’s invasion, with no end to the war in sight The Independent UK · Sep 2
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’
The Times of India · Sep 2 Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected attacks on Germany's electricity network within hours of each other.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 2 Iran fires on Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq after deadly US strike on wedding party BAHRAIN intercepted an Iranian aerial attack early on Wednesday, as Tehran continued to fire on allies of the US in the Gulf region in response to…
The Independent UK · Sep 2 EU's Kallas calls alleged Russian drone plot 'state sponsored terrorism' as Europe mulls a response The European Union's top diplomat says an attempted attack on a German airport blamed on Russia appears to be “state-sponsored terrorism.”
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after overnight Russian missile strikes Ukrainian schools are adapting to wartime conditions as the conflict with Russia continues
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Why we need to start treating Trump’s America like Russia IN FOCUS: Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities Attacks on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and reprisals against US bases in Middle East quash hopes that flare-up last weekend was limited in nature
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines Germany accuses Russia over Leipzig airport attack, citing solid evidence; Russian economy in risky ‘berserk mode’ says Putin development tsar. What we know on day 1,652
International Business Times · Sep 1 U.S. Strikes Iran Again In The Strait Of Hormuz. Tehran Vows 'Harsh Punishment.' "Harsh punishment awaits the aggressors. The United States will regret its new attacks," an IRGC spokesman said.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase Six employees killed on Tuesday after Moscow escalates attacks on infrastructure and Ukrainian capital