Weekly News Roundup – Week 37

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Monday 9th September 2024

Russian troops capture the village of Memryk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Al Jazeera)

At least eight Palestinians were killed as Israel launched attacks across Gaza. (Al Jazeera)

Israeli strikes on Syria killed at least 25 people, with Iranian research centres part of this attack. (The Guardian)

59 per cent of Brazil is under stress due to the worst drought in over seven decades. (AP)

At least six dead after boat carrying migrants sinks of Senegal. (Reuters)

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Ukraine launched a drone attack with around 144 drones on Russia, with drones downed around the capital, Moscow. (Reuters)

The UK halts all Iran flights as allies step up sanctions. (BBC News)

At least 19 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza’s al-Mawasi “safe zone”. (Al Jazeera)

Apple has to pay Ireland €13 billion in taxes. (EuroNews)

More than 1,700 prisoners are being released from prisons in England and Wales to free up space. (BBC News)

The UK government voted in favour 348 to 288 votes to end the winter fuel payments. (Sky News)

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clash on the debate stage. (CNN)

Wednesday 11th September 2024

UN Palestinian refugee agency says six staffers were killed in two airstrikes in Gaza. (Reuters)

At least 5 killed in an air strike on Tubas in the West Bank, reports the Red Crescent. (Reuters)

Hurricane Francine weakened to a category 2 as it made landfall in Louisiana. (NBC News)

Flash Flood sweeps away hamlet as Vietnam’s storm toll rises to 155. (AP)

Antiwar protestors clash with police in Melbourne as they want the government to change its stance on Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip. (Al Jazeera)

Thursday 12th September 2024

Russian shelling kills three Red Cross workers in eastern Ukraine. (Reuters)

Russia discharges 45 Indians fighting in its army. (Reuters)

Russian attack on village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kills three, injures nine. (Reuters)

Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Ukraine. (Reuters)

The US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election. (AP)

Friday 13th September 2024

Two dead in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s Sumy region, regional authority says. (Reuters)

Russia produces kamikaze drones with Chinese engines. (Reuters)

Iraqi and US forces kill a top IS commander and other militants in a joint operation. (AP)

Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as rescue workers work in areas hit by landslides. (AP)

Saturday 14th September 2024

Russia threatens Ukraine as the decision on long-range strikes decisions looms. (Reuters)

More than 34.5 million hectares of Brazil have burnt this year. (The Financial Times)

The Polish minister calls for an end to the benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe when he visits Kyiv. (Reuters)

Sunday 15th September 2024

Houthi missile reached central Israel for the first time with no injuries reported. (Reuters)

Russian strike hits apartment block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, killing one and injuring at least 40. (CNN)

Eight died after attempting to cross the English Channel from France. (Al Jazeera)

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