On Thursday, Ukrainian combat engineers breached Russian defenses near Novyi Put, advancing toward Vesoloe. By Saturday, Ukrainian tanks entered Vesoloe, and on Sunday, a Ukrainian fighter-bomber destroyed a Russian position there. The Russian garrison, mainly poorly-trained conscripts, struggled to defend against the Ukrainian advance. The reliance on conscripts has allowed rapid Ukrainian progress. If Russia responds similarly to past attacks, they may redeploy better-trained forces. The Ukrainian Khorne Group mocked this possibility, taunting for more conscripts and paratroopers. Noah Prescott 16/09/2024 5:30 am
Eight men died attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain after their vessel got into distress, bringing the year’s fatalities to 46. The boat, carrying 59 passengers, ran aground and was torn apart on rocks near Ambleteuse. The other 51 passengers, from countries including Eritrea, Sudan, and Syria, were rescued and are receiving care. Six were hospitalized, including a 10-month-old baby. The Channel’s strong currents make it perilous, yet many still attempt the crossing to escape war or poverty. Ava Sinclair 16/09/2024 5:30 am
A missile launched from Yemen into central Israel on Sunday morning fell in an open area, causing no injuries, according to the Israeli military. Explosion sounds were from Israeli interceptions. Videos showed smoke and shattered glass in Modi’in. Israeli police are isolating the impact site and scanning for interceptor remains. Sirens rang across central and northern Israel, including Tel Aviv airport. Additionally, 40 projectiles from Lebanon hit Israel’s northern region, causing no injuries. An explosive drone from Lebanon also caused no damage. Tensions have been escalating amid Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. Noah Prescott 16/09/2024 5:30 am
At least eight people died in a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, French maritime authorities said. The tragedy occurred near Ambleteuse when a boat carrying 59 migrants ran aground. A French rescue ship provided medical assistance to 53 migrants, but eight died. Six people, including a baby, were hospitalized. Survivors came from Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Iran. Fifty-one survivors were taken to a reception center in Toulouse. An investigation has been opened. This incident follows another recent tragedy in the Channel that left 12 dead. Penelope Kingsley 16/09/2024 2:00 am
The Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility for a rare missile attack on Israel, marking the second such incident in two months. This attack highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies, who claim solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Air-raid sirens in central Israel prompted people to seek shelter. The Israeli military reported the missile landed in an open area with no casualties, later stating it was intercepted but fragmented midair. Houthi spokesman Yahya Sarea claimed the missile targeted a military site in Israel, though this couldn’t be independently verified. Noah Prescott 16/09/2024 2:00 am
All flights at Shanghai’s two airports will be canceled from 8 p.m. local time Sunday as Typhoon Bebinca approaches, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The typhoon, a few hundred kilometers off the coast, is expected to make landfall after midnight Monday. The China Meteorological Administration issued a red alert, warning of winds up to 151 km/h and heavy rain. Shanghai Railway Station and some ferries have also suspended services. Resorts like Shanghai Disney Resort are temporarily closed. Bebinca could be the strongest cyclone to hit Shanghai since 1949. Ava Sinclair 16/09/2024 2:00 am
Three Israeli hostages, Sgt. Ron Sherman, Cpl. Nik Beizer, and Elia Toledano, died as a “byproduct” of an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour in Gaza, according to the IDF. The November 10 airstrike likely caused their deaths, possibly by suffocation in a collapsed tunnel. The IDF knew hostages were in the tunnel complex but believed they were elsewhere. Beizer’s mother criticized the IDF for not considering the possibility of hostages being used as human shields. The hostages were captured during Hamas’ takeover of the Erez Crossing and a music festival. Ava Sinclair 16/09/2024 2:00 am
On September 13, 2024, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles against Russia. This followed President Zelensky’s U.S. visit and raised significant NATO and international security concerns. No public decision was announced, likely due to Russian President Putin’s warning on September 12 that such a move would involve NATO in direct conflict with Russia, prompting potential Russian countermeasures. Penelope Kingsley 16/09/2024 2:00 am
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s plan to increase the number of doctors initially boosted his approval rate, addressing a shortage in rural areas. However, over 10,000 trainee doctors protested, claiming the proposal was ineffective. Seven months later, the plan is now a major reason for disapproval, with Yoon’s approval at its lowest. The healthcare system is strained, with major hospitals conducting fewer surgeries and emergency services struggling. Despite government assurances, patients and families feel anxious. Suh Yiseul’s son, Kai, awaits a biopsy for his rare disorder, highlighting the crisis’s personal impact. Ava Sinclair 15/09/2024 10:30 pm
The Israeli military admitted a “high probability” that its air strike caused the deaths of three Israeli captives in Gaza on November 10, 2023. The captives, Corporal Nik Beizer, Sergeant Ron Sherman, and French-Israeli Elia Toledano, were in a tunnel targeted to eliminate Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour. The military was unaware of their presence and had information suggesting they were elsewhere. The captives were among 250 kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. The admission could pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and is seen as an “embarrassment” due to intelligence failures. Noah Prescott 15/09/2024 10:30 pm
