Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – as it happened Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in Jordan The Guardian - AU · Aug 31
United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters The Independent UK · Aug 31
The Black Garden review – haunting study of growing up in war-torn Nagorno-Karabakh Alexis Pazoumian’s documentary follows Samvel and Avo, two preteen boys whose lives will be unavoidably scarred by brutal conflict The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depots The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year Russia’s defence ministry preparing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as death toll from warehouse strike rises to 38. What we know on day 1,650 The Guardian - AU · Aug 31
Middle East live: Iran says continuing war ‘not in our interest’ after fighting flares Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that continuing the war with the United States was not in his country's interest, following a fresh military flare-up between the two countries after a month-long lull. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. France 24 · Aug 30
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks A U.S. officials says that U.S. forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month The Independent UK · Aug 30
Trump ‘border czar’ denies Milo Yiannopoulos was deported quickly to spare him from ICE detention Tom Homan denies British far-right commentator, who was deported one day after arrest, got preferential treatment The Guardian - US · Aug 30
Azerbaijani regime ‘trying to break’ opposition leader by denying him safe water in prison, family warn Exclusive: The family of Ali Karimli claims the regime is ‘deliberately trying to break him’ as they urged the UK to intervene in the pro-democracy leader’s case The Independent UK · Aug 30
How Ukraine is trying to beat Russia at its own game with massive drone strike campaign IN FOCUS: Ukraine is striking deeper into the heart of Russia than ever before with swarms of drones that have led Russians into a panic.Experts say that Kyiv’s resourcefulness is a result of studying Moscow, Maira Butt reports The Independent UK · Aug 30
‘Identify your real enemy’: Mojtaba Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to unite, defend each other Iran's Supreme Leader urged Gulf rulers to identify their real enemy and confront it. He also called for Muslim unity and mutual defense against external threats. The message comes amid ongoing war and significant economic pressure on Iran. Iranian President dismissed speculation about the leader's health, stating he is healthy.… The Times of India · Aug 30
Ukraine war briefing: Nuclear plant has lost power and running on generators, UN watchdog says Russian-occupied plant has only 10-day diesel supply on site for generators; Kyiv investigates deadly attack on warehouse. What we know on day 1,649 The Guardian - AU · Aug 30
Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy summit floated in secret Moscow talks: Report John Ratcliffe, the CIA Director, is advocating for a trilateral summit involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine, with hopes of revitalizing diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. He recently conferred with Russian intelligence heads to discuss strategies for encouraging President Putin to engage in talks. US officials have… The Times of India · Aug 30
A look at the deadliest Russian attacks on Ukraine this year A Russian drone strike that hit a warehouse west of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least 37 people, making it the war's deadliest attack of the year The Independent UK · Aug 29
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Israeli strikes and fire kill 3 Palestinians in Gaza, and other Middle East news Israeli strikes and fire have killed three Palestinians and wounded others in Gaza, according to local health officials
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters Three vessels and a helicopter deployed to monitor four ships travelling through the North Sea to the Channel
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Dozens killed after Russian drone blows up Ukraine warehouse Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky vows punishment for those responsible for attack in village of Myla
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Russian drone strike on Kyiv warehouse storing weapons kills at least 37 Ukrainian prosecutors open investigation into why munitions were stored so close to residential buildings
The Independent UK · Aug 29 A Russian attack hits Ukraine's Kyiv region, killing at least 27 Officials say at least 27 people have been killed in a Russian attack on the Bucha district near Kyiv
France 24 · Aug 29 🔴 Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuating A Russian drone strike on a depot on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday killed at least 37 people and forced hundreds to evacuate, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday.
The Times of India · Aug 29 No surrender, no dissent: How six months of war hardened Iran’s leadership Iran's leadership has appointed hard-line military and security officials to key positions. These moves signal a resistance to US pressure and a crackdown on domestic dissent. The new appointments come as Iran faces prolonged confrontation and economic pressure. Hardliners are tightening their grip around the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba…
The Independent UK · Aug 29 ‘Where there were bombs, there are now sunflowers’: The woman ridding Ukraine of Russian mines IN FOCUS: Ukraine has been littered with mines since Putin invaded the country in 2022, posing a devastating risk to civilians. Antonina Kulhava, a humanitarian deminer, tells Maira Butt how she is trying to make her country safer
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Love under anti-drone nets: Ukrainian couple wed in Kramatorsk combat zone ‘At a time when Russia is trying to spread gloom and darkness … it is important to create something beautiful,’ says combat medic Tetiana as she weds army captain Oleksandr
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy orders military to triple daily long-range strikes on Russia Kyiv to increase attacks; Russian gasoline production drops after drone strikes; Fedorov joins Italy’s defence ministry. What we know on day 1,648 What we know on day 1,648
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29 In South Korea, it is illegal to travel to dangerous countries. Journalists say it’s making their work impossible Penalties for travel to blacklisted countries have recently risen, while aid workers and activists say they have also been caught up in the law