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BBC News
16 hours ago
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- BBC News
Russia strikes prison in Ukraine, killing 16 and wounding dozens
A Russian airstrike on a prison in a frontline region in southeastern Ukraine has killed 16 people and wounded more than 30 others, according to Ukrainian overnight attack in Zaporizhzhia also damaged surrounding homes, regional leader Ivan Fedorov said. Russian forces launched eight strikes using high-explosive aerial glide bombs, he Ukrainian president's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, condemned the strikes as "another war crime" committed by is one of four eastern regions in Ukraine that Russia claims to have annexed since 2022, although the region is largely under Ukrainian control. Ivan Fedorov said buildings at one of Zaporizhzhia's prisons were destroyed, without detailing where in the region they were. Russian forces have frequently targeted Zaporizhzhia since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in human rights commissioner said attacking a prison was a gross violation of humanitarian law as people in detention did not lose their right to life and President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Moscow Monday, warning that Russia had "about 10 or 12 days" to agree a ceasefire or face sweeping sanctions. Speaking during a visit to Scotland, Trump told reporters he would "announce it probably tonight or tomorrow," adding, "there's no reason to wait, if you know what the answer is".Earlier in July, Trump set a 50-day deadline for the Kremlin to reach a truce with Kyiv or risk economic penalties, but the warning has not halted Russia's barrage of were further casualties in a missile and drone attack late on Monday in the Dnipropetrovsk region of eastern Ukraine.A strike on the industrial city of Kamyanske left two people dead and five injured, according to regional head Serhiy Lysak. Another person was killed and several were wounded in the Synelnykivsky district, while a 75-year-old woman was killed and a 68-year-old man injured when their home was hit in a village late on wave of attacks came as Russia pushed deeper into Ukrainian territory in Dnipropetrovsk. At the weekend, Moscow said its forces had captured the village of Maliyevka, weeks after capturing their first village in the region. Ukraine has rejected Russia's in Russia, officials said Ukraine had launched dozens of drones overnight in the southern Rostov region, killing one person in their car in the town of Salsk and setting fire to a goods train. Another person was reported killed in their car in the border region of Belgorod and his wife was wounded.
CNA
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Singapore says denial of aid in Gaza violates international humanitarian law
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Thursday (Jul 24) issued its strongest comments yet on the situation in Gaza, saying that mass starvation caused by the denial of aid constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law. In remarks released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) described the impact of Israel's ongoing military response as 'unconscionable' and called for an immediate ceasefire. "The prolonged suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza arising from the excessive Israeli military reaction to the terror attacks of Hamas since Oct 7, 2023, is unconscionable. Israel must comply with its international humanitarian obligations," said an MFA spokesperson. "The denial of humanitarian aid has caused mass starvation and a dire lack of essential medical services. The reports of people being shot whilst desperately trying to access food are shocking," said the spokesperson. "This is a violation of international humanitarian law." All civilians must be protected, especially those accessing humanitarian supplies, the spokesperson added. "Permanent forced displacement is a further violation of international humanitarian law." Singapore called on the Israeli government to immediately lift all restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian assistance and to allow the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to resume its operations. On Wednesday, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that Gaza is facing a "man-made" mass starvation, pointing to the ongoing Israeli blockade and restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries. Israel has justified the restrictions as necessary to prevent aid from being diverted to militants, and maintains it has facilitated the delivery of adequate food supplies. According to Gaza's health ministry, more than 100 people have died from starvation since the conflict began. The WHO added that at least 21 children have died from malnutrition this year, though it cautioned that the actual toll is likely much higher. Thursday's remarks mark the first time Singapore has explicitly described the situation in Gaza as a violation of international humanitarian law. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in May that by restricting aid into Gaza, Israel's actions may be a " likely breach of international humanitarian law". "Israel's response has gone too far and its actions have caused terrible humanitarian disaster; and the restrictions imposed on the delivery of humanitarian supplies are completely unacceptable," said Mr Wong on May 30. In Thursday's remarks, Singapore urged Hamas to release all remaining hostages immediately and unconditionally. It also reiterated its longstanding call for a two-state solution, saying that it was the "only viable path" for both Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side "with peace, security, and dignity".
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope renews call for immediate Gaza ceasefire
Pope Leo has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians. 'I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,' the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. Leo also expressed his 'deep sorrow' for the Israeli attack on the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, which killed three people and wounded 10 others, including the parish priest. 'I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations,' the Pope added. The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the Israel-Hamas war, now in its 21st month. Israel expressed regret over what it described as an accident and said it is investigating. 'We need to dialogue and abandon weapons,' the Pope said earlier on Sunday, after presiding over Mass at the nearby Cathedral of Albano. 'The world no longer tolerates war.'
BreakingNews.ie
20-07-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Pope renews call for immediate Gaza ceasefire
Pope Leo has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians. 'I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,' the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. Advertisement Leo also expressed his 'deep sorrow' for the Israeli attack on the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, which killed three people and wounded 10 others, including the parish priest. A gust of wind blew the Pope's cloak up as he finished delivering the Angelus prayer (Gregorio Borgia/AP) 'I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations,' the Pope added. The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the Israel-Hamas war, now in its 21st month. Israel expressed regret over what it described as an accident and said it is investigating. Advertisement 'We need to dialogue and abandon weapons,' the Pope said earlier on Sunday, after presiding over Mass at the nearby Cathedral of Albano. 'The world no longer tolerates war.'
The Independent
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians. 'I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,' the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. Pope Leo also expressed his 'deep sorrow' for the Israeli attack on the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, which killed three people and wounded 10 others, including the parish priest. 'I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations,' the pope added. The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the Israel-Hamas war, now in its 21st month. Israel expressed regret over what it described as an accident and said it was investigating. 'We need to dialogue and abandon weapons,' the pope said earlier Sunday, after presiding over Mass at the nearby Cathedral of Albano. 'The world no longer tolerates war,' Leo told reporters waiting for him outside the cathedral.
