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- 1Sudanese refugees in Chad surge 20-fold as aid dries up●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbe
The UN says the number of Sudanese fleeing into Chad has surged twentyfold as the war in Sudan continues and humanitarian funding runs dry. Aid agencies warn that camps along the border cannot cope with the influx, with food, water and shelter shortages worsening for hundreds of thousands of new arrivals. The crisis stems from the conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has displaced millions since 2023.
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The EU, France and Italy are considering what role they could play in Lebanon once the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL winds down, according to Euractiv. The discussions focus on how European governments might continue supporting stability on the Israel-Lebanon border and the Lebanese armed forces after the mission's mandate ends. The debate highlights Europe's effort to remain influential in Lebanon's security arrangements as the UN presence recedes.
- 3Russian strike hits residential area in southern Odesa region, two wounded●Війська РФ вдарили по житловому сектору на півдні Одещини, двоє постраждалих В Одеській області внаслідок російських уда
Russian forces struck a residential area in the south of Ukraine's Odesa region, wounding two people, according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. The attack damaged the civilian sector of a populated area in Odesa oblast, adding to the ongoing pattern of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and border regions.
- 4Yemen Army Says Four Iranian Drone Experts Killed, 756 Strikes on Houthi Positions▼4 Iranian Drone Experts Killed, 756 Operations Against Houthi Military Positions Over 72 Hours - Yemen Army
Yemen's army reports that four Iranian drone specialists have been killed and that its forces carried out 756 operations against Houthi military positions over a 72-hour period. The announcement highlights the scale of ongoing fighting in Yemen and points to direct Iranian involvement in drone operations supporting the Houthis. The figures come amid intensified cross-border strikes and renewed international focus on the Iran-aligned group's military capabilities.
- 5India, Pakistan set for Asian Games cricket showdown●India, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout
India and Pakistan are on course to meet at the Asian Games cricket tournament in Hangzhou after rain washed out play, leaving both sides heading toward a potential collision in the knockout stage. A much-anticipated men's cricket clash between the two arch-rivals could now materialise, drawing keen attention from fans on both sides of the border.
- 6IDF rotates forces in Syria and West Bank for High Holy Days▼IDF announces rotation of forces in Syria, West Bank regions amid High Holy Days, terror attacks
The Israel Defense Forces has announced a rotation of troops deployed in Syria and the West Bank, timed with the Jewish High Holy Days and amid continuing terror attacks. The reshuffle is intended to keep readiness high during a period when large gatherings and heightened tensions raise security concerns. The move underscores ongoing Israeli military deployments beyond its borders and in Palestinian territory during a sensitive holiday season.
- 7Claim that migrant dinghies are returned to France disputed●Seeing a lot of people saying that the migrant dinghies get picked up and taken back to France. That is complete nonsens
A widely shared post is pushing back against claims that small boats carrying migrants across the Channel are taken back to France. The author says the boats are not returned to French waters, but instead towed to UK docks by Border Force or the RNLI, after which the National Crime Agency inspects them for evidence. The post has drawn significant attention amid ongoing debate over Channel crossings.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill requiring authorization before out-of-state military forces can operate within California. The measure limits the ability of other states' National Guard units or military personnel to enter California without state approval, a move widely read as a response to federal deployment disputes. The law positions California to resist unilateral military deployments ordered by other states or the federal government within its borders.
- 9Imperial Beach shoreline closed over sewage contamination▼Imperial Beach shoreline closed due to sewage contamination
The shoreline in Imperial Beach, California, has been closed because of sewage contamination in coastal waters. Officials ordered the closure after wastewater pollution made the water unsafe for swimmers and beachgoers. Sewage-driven beach closures have become a recurring problem along this stretch of the US-Mexico border coast, and the closure affects local residents, surfers and businesses that depend on beach access.