Weekly News Roundup – Week 40

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Monday 30th September 2024

At least 95 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, leaving 172 injured. (Al Jazeera)

Israel informs the US that it intends to invade southern Lebanon to continue their fight against Hezbollah. (The Washington Post)

The final coal power station closes in the United Kingdom. (The Guardian)

Lithuania refers Belarus to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. (AP)

Tuesday 1st October 2024

Six were killed in the Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kerson. (Reuters)

US defence secretary tells Israeli counterpart that the Iran attack is an outrageous act of aggression. (The Guardian)

The US sees indications of an imminent Iranian missile attack on Israel. (Reuters)

An explosion was reported in the Tel Aviv area with drones intercepted over the sea. (Al Jazeera)

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike. (AP)

Japan’s new Prime Minister Ishiba vows to push strong defence under the Japan-US alliance. (AP)

The former US president celebrates his 100th birthday, making him the first president to reach this age. (BBC News)

Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Food aid to Gaza falls as Israel sets new rules. (Reuters)

Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes and ground operations in southern Gaza. (The Guardian)

An Israeli airstrike on a school kills more than 30 Palestinians. (Reuters)

Israel presses forward on two fronts and reports 8 combat deaths. (AP)

Islamic State ambush kills Iraqi soldiers near Kirkuk. (Reuters)

Israel bars the UN secretary-general from entering the country. (Reuters)

Thursday 3rd October 2024

Three Hamas leaders were killed months ago, says the IDF. (BBC News)

Israel attacks the heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern Lebanon. (Al Jazeera)

Lebanon opens fire for the first time at Israeli troops near Bint Jbeil. (The Times)

More than 200 people are now dead, as up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers will join the North Carolina National Guard. (NBC News)

The Haiti conflict pushes 17% of children close to famine, says charity. (Reuters)

The UK will give Mauritius the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. (BBC News)

Friday 4th October 2024

Hamas confirms the death of a commander in an Israeli strike on the West Bank. (Reuters)

US air strikes target Houthi in several cities in Yemen. (Al Jazeera)

Russia knocks out most infrastructure in Ukraine’s Pokrovsk. (Reuters)

Brazil drought drops Amazon port river level to 122-level low. (Reuters)

The US will not renew the legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants. (Reuters)

Saturday 5th October 2024

Ukraine downs a Russian warplane, and Russia claims gains in the east. (AP)

A potential new Hezbollah leader is out of contact, according to a Lebanese source. (Reuters)

New Zealand loses its first naval ship to sea since WW2. (BBC News)

Sunday 6th October 2024

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Mosque and school kill 26 people, says the health ministry. (BBC News)

Israel steps up Lebanon bombing as Hezbollah attacks Haifa. (Al Jazeera)

Two Chinese nationals were killed near Karachi airport, says the Chinese embassy in Pakistan. (Reuters)

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