Nine people were injured as they ran to shelters after a ballistic missile from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv, Israel. The missile, claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, caused air raid sirens to sound, including at Ben Gurion airport. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed retaliation. The missile landed in an open field, causing no deaths or serious damage. The IDF confirmed several interception attempts. Houthi rebels warned of more strikes, stating the missile targeted a military site in Jaffa. Emergency services reported the injured were in mild condition. Ava Sinclair 15/09/2024 3:30 pm
A few days after an Israeli strike hit Al-Muwasi, a crowded Palestinian camp, protesters gathered at the Israeli Embassy demanding an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza. The strike, which occurred on Sept. 10, killed at least 19 and injured 60. Israel claimed it targeted Hamas militants but provided no evidence. The ongoing conflict has displaced over 85% of Gaza’s population and caused significant casualties. The United Nations described the situation as unprecedented since World War II. Organizers from the Palestinian Youth Movement condemned the violence, calling for an end to the “slaughter.” Ava Sinclair 15/09/2024 3:30 pm
At least eight people died overnight attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK, according to French authorities. The incident occurred around 1am off the coast of Ambleteuse. Six survivors, including a 10-month-old baby, were hospitalized. The boat, carrying 59 people from various countries, ran aground and was torn apart on rocks. This tragedy follows a recent incident where 12 people died, bringing the total migrant deaths in the Channel to 37 this year. Over 22,000 migrants have crossed the Channel to England in 2023. Noah Prescott 15/09/2024 3:30 pm
The UK Foreign Secretary emphasized that no single weapon can win a war, amid ongoing discussions with allies about allowing Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia. Ukraine currently has long-range missiles from the UK, US, and France but can only use them within its borders. President Zelensky has been urging for these restrictions to be lifted. While the US and UK may change their stance, no confirmation followed recent talks. David Lammy stated the issue is under careful discussion and will be addressed at the upcoming UN General Assembly. Gen Sir John McColl believes Ukraine will eventually be allowed to target Russia but noted the limited impact of such missiles. Penelope Kingsley 15/09/2024 12:00 pm
The new Hamas and Houthi political offices in Baghdad, established with quiet approval from Iraqi officials, signify Iraq’s increasing involvement in the Iran-Israel-U.S. shadow war. Despite public denials, photos of these groups in Iraq circulate on social media. This development highlights Iran’s growing influence in Iraq, which has shifted the balance of power in favor of Iran over the U.S. Iran aims to build a regional Shiite bloc, legitimizing Shiite militias and affiliated groups within Iraq’s security apparatus. These forces have also formed political parties, influencing Iraq’s government. Penelope Kingsley 15/09/2024 12:00 pm
At least six people have died due to severe flooding caused by Storm Boris, which brought a month’s worth of rain to central and eastern Europe, including Vienna, Bratislava, and Prague. In Poland, one person drowned, and 1,600 were evacuated in Klodzko county. A firefighter died in Austria, and four people died in Romania, where hundreds were stranded. Authorities report the heaviest rainfall in 100 years, with rivers bursting their banks in Poland and the Czech Republic. Rescue operations are ongoing in the affected areas. Noah Prescott 15/09/2024 12:00 pm
Iran launched a satellite into space using a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guard, state media reported. This marks the second successful orbital launch with the Qaem-100 rocket. Independent scientists confirmed the satellite reached orbit. The launch occurred at the Guard’s Shahroud pad amid heightened Middle East tensions, particularly the Israel-Hamas conflict. The solid-fuel rocket placed the Chamran-1 satellite into a 550-kilometer orbit. The satellite aims to test orbital maneuver technology. Gen. Hossein Salami praised the achievement despite international sanctions. Penelope Kingsley 15/09/2024 8:30 am
Ukraine has the legal and military right to strike deep inside Russia for defense, according to NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer. Nations can limit the weapons they send to Ukraine, but Czech Lieutenant General Karel Řehka supports Ukraine’s autonomy in weapon use. Despite Kyiv’s calls for deeper strikes, Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, remain hesitant. Biden is considering allowing Ukraine to use US-provided long-range weapons, but no policy shift has been announced. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges allies to permit targeting Russian air bases and launch sites. Ava Sinclair 15/09/2024 8:30 am
Venezuela detained three Americans, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen for allegedly plotting violent actions to destabilize the country, seizing hundreds of weapons. Among the detainees is an American Navy sailor, a former Navy SEAL. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello claimed the group planned an attack on President Nicolas Maduro amid tensions over Venezuela’s disputed election. Cabello linked the plot to U.S. and Spanish intelligence and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The arrests come as Maduro, who succeeded Hugo Chavez, faces accusations of election fraud. Ava Sinclair 15/09/2024 5:00 am
Iran launched a satellite into space using a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guard, state media reported. This marks the second successful satellite launch with this rocket, though independent confirmation is pending. Footage showed the launch from Shahroud, 215 miles east of Tehran. The launch coincides with heightened Middle East tensions due to the Israel-Hamas war. The rocket, Qaem-100, carried the Chamran-1 satellite into a 550-kilometer orbit. The satellite aims to test orbital maneuver technology. Gen. Hossein Salami praised the achievement despite international sanctions. Penelope Kingsley 15/09/2024 5:00 am
