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- 1Pentagon blames overreliance on AI for missile strike on Iranian school●Pentagon says overreliance on AI contributed to missile strike on Iran school
The Pentagon has acknowledged that excessive reliance on artificial intelligence contributed to a missile strike that hit a school in Iran. The admission raises pressing questions about the use of AI systems in military targeting decisions and the risks of automation in warfare.
- 2Russia pounds Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences▼Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
Russian forces launched a heavy bombardment of Kyiv, following a deadly strike that hit Ukraine's Academy of Sciences in the capital. The attack caused casualties and damage to a major scientific institution, adding to a pattern of intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities. The escalation has drawn international attention and renewed condemnation of attacks targeting civilian and scientific infrastructure.
- 3Macron calls Gaza diplomacy a spectacle that shames us all●Macron says Gaza diplomacy is a 'spectacle that shames us all'
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised the international response to the war in Gaza, describing the diplomacy surrounding it as a 'spectacle that shames us all'. His remarks, reported by Reuters, target the gap between world leaders' statements and concrete action to end the suffering of civilians. The comments are drawing wide attention to France's stance on the conflict.
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Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people and wounded around 80, according to reports. The attacks add to the ongoing toll of Russia's war on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Officials and media are highlighting the scale of casualties as the conflict continues with no sign of de-escalation.
- 5Kyiv science academy hit, 10 dead in Russian strikes▼Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
Ten people were killed after a Russian jet-powered drone struck a science academy in Kyiv, part of a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine. Reuters and other outlets report the strike caused significant damage to the building, with rescue efforts underway. The attack marks another escalation in Russia's use of jet-drones against Ukrainian cities.
- 6Outdated intel blamed for deadly US strike on Iranian school▼Seven months later: How outdated intel contributed to the deadly U.S. strike on an Iranian school
CNN reports that outdated intelligence contributed to a deadly U.S. strike on a school in Iran, with the full account emerging seven months after the attack. The investigation examines how stale or incorrect information fed into the targeting decision that killed civilians. The report is likely to renew scrutiny of U.S. strike procedures and accountability for civilian casualties.
- 7Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least two●At least 2 killed, 8 injured in Kyiv as Russia drones, missile strike market, gas station in hours-long attacks
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Kyiv after Russian drones and a missile struck a market and a gas station in hours-long overnight attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Emergency services responded to multiple impact sites as air defence worked through the night. The strike is the latest in Russia's continued campaign of aerial attacks against Ukrainian cities, which have repeatedly targeted infrastructure and civilian areas.
- 8Russian troops accused of forcing civilians into gas pipeline●⚠️⛔️More Russian War Crimes: Russian terrorists march civilians into a gas pipeline to use them as human shields (more)
Claims are circulating that Russian soldiers forced Ukrainian civilians through a gas pipeline to use them as human shields, in what would amount to another war crime. A video reportedly showing the incident is being shared alongside condemnation of Russian tactics against civilians in occupied areas of Ukraine.
- 9Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider and data centres▼Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres
Russian forces have attacked Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, striking the company's data centres and disrupting telecommunications services. The strike marks one of the most significant attacks on Ukraine's civilian communications infrastructure since the invasion began, raising concerns about the resilience of the country's networks as the war continues.
- 10Myanmar air strike on Rakhine market kills at least 33▼Myanmar military launches air strike on Rakhine market, killing at least 33
Myanmar's military carried out an air strike on a market in Rakhine state, killing at least 33 people, according to Al Jazeera. The attack adds to a pattern of deadly air raids on civilian areas since the 2021 coup, as the junta battles armed resistance across the country, including fighting with the Arakan Army in Rakhine.
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Foreign Policy publishes an analysis arguing that no actor currently holds the leverage to end the war in Ukraine. The piece examines why neither Kyiv, Moscow, nor Western capitals can force a settlement, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Commentators are weighing what continued stalemate means for civilians, military planning, and international politics heading into another year of fighting.
- 12Russian strike damages another hospital in central Kyiv●⛔️⚠️Russians terrorists strike central Kyiv again: another hospital targeted and damaged (PHOTOS, more) https://www. pra
Russian forces struck central Kyiv again, damaging another hospital in the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainska Pravda. The attack reportedly caused damage to medical infrastructure, with photos of the aftermath published online. Commentators are sharing the news widely, with some calling for international legal action and citing bodies such as the ICC, UN and OSCE.
- 13Pressure Mounts On Trump To Sanction Russia Over Civilian Attacks▼As Russia Targets Civilians, Pressure Mounts On Trump To Use Sanctions Powers
Russia's continued strikes on civilians in Ukraine are fueling calls for President Trump to use his sanctions powers against Moscow. Lawmakers and allies are pressing the administration to impose tougher economic measures as the civilian death toll mounts, amid debate in Washington over how far the US should go in punishing Russia.
- 14Russian strike on market near Kyiv kills civilians●⚠️🇺🇦Another Russian war crime: Civilians in public market near Kyiv bombed by Russian terrorists: Deaths and nearly 10 i
A Russian attack hit a public market near Kyiv, killing civilians and leaving nearly ten people injured, according to reports shared widely on social media. Commentators are condemning the strike as another war crime against Ukrainian civilians and calling for increased international attention and pressure on Russia over ongoing attacks on populated areas.
- 15Macron condemns Russian strike on Ukraine's Academy of Sciences●Vladimir Putin's regime has struck Ukraine's largest scientific research institution: the National Academy of Sciences o
A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the country's largest scientific research institution. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, saying it illustrates the Russian regime's hostile contempt for science and truth, and adds to what he called the barbarity of Russia's ongoing strikes against Ukraine.
- 16Rising sexual violence in Sudan raises concern▼Rising cases of sexual violence in Sudan raise concerns
Reports from Sudan indicate a rise in cases of sexual violence, prompting alarm from regional media and rights observers. The country's ongoing conflict has left civilians, particularly women and girls, increasingly exposed to abuse amid weakened protection services and displacement. Observers are calling for urgent attention to the safety of vulnerable populations.
- 17Muslim World League urges Palestinian state and end to Gaza suffering▼Muslim World League calls for Palestinian state, urgent end to Gaza suffering
The Muslim World League has issued a call for the establishment of a Palestinian state and urgent international action to end the suffering of civilians in Gaza. The announcement, reported by Arab News, underscores growing pressure from global Islamic and humanitarian organisations for a political resolution to the conflict and improved humanitarian conditions in the territory.
- 18Amnesty reports war crimes by Mali forces and Wagner Group▼Mali: Damning evidence of war crimes by state armed forces and Wagner Group personnel – new report
Amnesty International has published a new report presenting damning evidence of war crimes committed in Mali by the country's state armed forces and personnel from the Russian Wagner Group. The findings point to serious abuses against civilians amid the ongoing conflict, and the report is drawing attention to the conduct of Mali's military and its Russian partners.
- 19Houthi officials blame Yemeni government for deadly market strike▼Houthi officials accuse Yemen of deadly market strike
Officials aligned with the Houthi movement accuse Yemen's government of carrying out a deadly airstrike on a market, killing civilians. The reported strike adds to a pattern of bombardments in Yemen's long-running war, and the contested blame reflects how both sides routinely dispute responsibility for attacks on populated areas. No independent casualty toll has been confirmed in the initial reports.
- 20Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.
At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone strike hit a gathering at a court, according to a rights group that blames the army. The attack adds to the heavy civilian toll of Sudan's ongoing war, and reports of strikes on courts and public gatherings are drawing condemnation and concern over the escalation of attacks on civilian spaces.
- 21Russian guided bombs kill two civilians in Sumy●⚠️🇺🇦Russian terrorists guided bombs dropped on civilians in Sumy, killing two people, injuring five others (more) https:
Russian guided bombs hit civilian areas in Sumy, Ukraine, killing two people and injuring five others. The attack was reported by Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda and condemned online as a war crime, with calls for accountability before international bodies including the ICC, UN, OSCE and the Council of Europe.
- 22Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing▼Bodies ‘Like Pieces of Charcoal’: Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing
A Myanmar military airstrike killed dozens of people, with bodies at the scene described as being burned 'like pieces of charcoal'. The attack is the latest in the junta's escalating air campaign against civilians and resistance areas since the 2021 coup. Reports of the high death toll and horrific conditions of the victims are drawing renewed condemnation of the military regime.
- 23Israeli strike in Gaza kills woman and husband, IDF says terrorist targeted▼Israeli strike in Gaza reportedly kills woman and husband; IDF says it targeted terrorist
An Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip has reportedly killed a woman and her husband. The Israeli military says the strike targeted a terrorist. Details about the incident, including the location and whether the intended target was among those killed, remain limited, and the reported deaths are likely to add to ongoing scrutiny of civilian casualties in the Gaza conflict.
- 24IDF Strikes Gaza City, Targeting Hamas Official▼IDF Targets Hamas Official in Gaza City Strike; Several Reportedly Wounded
The Israeli military carried out a strike in Gaza City targeting a Hamas official, with several people reportedly wounded in the attack. Details about the official's condition and the full extent of casualties remain unclear. The strike comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which continues to draw international attention and concern over civilian harm.
- 25US visa dispute spotlights Sudan's war and foreign power rivalry●US visa clash exposes Sudan’s forgotten war as foreign powers compete for strategic foothold
A US visa dispute has drawn fresh attention to Sudan's civil war, a conflict critics say the world has largely ignored. The clash comes as foreign powers, including Gulf states, Russia and China, compete for influence over Sudan's Red Sea coastline, gold reserves and farmland, raising fears the war is becoming a proxy battleground with civilian suffering sidelined.
- 26RSF Drones Strike El Gezira Fuel Depot in Sudan●RSF Drones Strike El Gezira Fuel Depot As Both Sides Report Shootdowns @Radiodabanga: https:// allafrica.com/stories/202
Drones linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a fuel depot in El Gezira state, according to Radio Dabanga, as the paramilitary force and the Sudanese army both claim to have shot down each other's aircraft. The strike on fuel infrastructure adds to the country's deepening humanitarian and economic crisis, with people voicing concern over the war's expanding use of drones against civilian supply targets.
- 27Rescuers Keep Ukraine's Fortress Cities Alive Under Fire▼The Rescuers Keeping Two Ukrainian ‘Fortress Cities’ Alive
Emergency rescue workers continue operating in two eastern Ukrainian 'fortress cities', maintaining essential services and saving civilians amid ongoing Russian shelling. Their work keeps the embattled urban centers functioning even as bombardment damages infrastructure and endangers residents who have not evacuated.
- 28Russian strikes kill at least seven across Ukraine●Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least seven people, among them a woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences. The attack adds to a pattern of overnight bombardments hitting Ukrainian cities, drawing renewed condemnation and attention to civilian casualties as the war continues.
- 29Living with the bomb: nuclear risk returns to foreign policy▼Living with the bomb – Foreign and security policy
A foreign and security policy analysis argues that living with nuclear weapons is once again a central challenge for international politics. Amid renewed great-power rivalry, eroding arms control treaties and ongoing conflicts involving nuclear-armed states, policymakers and commentators are debating how deterrence, disarmament and civilian protection can coexist in a more dangerous world.
- 30Turkey's Nuclear Ambitions After the Iran War▼Turkey: Ankara’s Nuclear Ambitions in the Post-Iran War Environment
The Middle East Institute has published an analysis examining Turkey's nuclear ambitions in the environment following the war involving Iran. The piece explores how the conflict may reshape Ankara's strategic calculations regarding nuclear capability, and whether regional destabilisation could push Turkey to reconsider its position on acquiring nuclear weapons or advancing its civilian nuclear programme.
- 31Privatised aid failed Gaza's people, analysts argue▼Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it
Commentators are arguing that the privatisation of humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza failed the territory's population, and that international donors and agencies should draw lessons to avoid repeating the model elsewhere. The piece contends that outsourcing aid to private channels undermined effective relief for civilians during the conflict, and urges a rethink of how the world organises and funds humanitarian assistance.
- 32Smartphones in Gaza hold life stories and war evidence▼Smartphones hold entire archives of life, memories, and evidence in Gaza
A report from Prism highlights how smartphones in Gaza have become repositories of entire lives — family photos, messages, videos of daily existence, and crucially, documentation of the war itself. As homes are destroyed and residents displaced, these devices carry both personal memories and potential evidence of atrocities, making them deeply significant to Palestinians preserving their history and seeking accountability.
- 33US Military Revises AI Targeting After Iran School Strike▼US Military Modifies AI and Lethal Targeting Process After Iran School Strike
The US military is changing how it uses artificial intelligence in lethal targeting decisions following a strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran. The modifications to the AI-assisted targeting process follow scrutiny of the incident, which has raised questions about the safeguards governing automated systems in combat and accountability for civilian harm.
- 34Sudan blames RSF for attacks on civilian sites in El-Obeid●Sudanese authorities accuse paramilitary RSF of attacking civilian facilities in El-Obeid
Sudanese authorities have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of attacking civilian facilities in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. The accusation comes as fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to devastate cities across Sudan, displacing millions and worsening a severe humanitarian crisis. Details on casualties or damage were not immediately available.
- 35Israeli Whistleblowers' Revelations on Gaza Civilian Deaths Draw New Attention▼In NAZA, Israeli Whistleblowers’ Revelations About Civilian Deaths in Gaza Reflect a Longer History of Palestinian Isolation
Israeli whistleblowers have come forward with revelations about civilian deaths in Gaza, drawing attention to what commentators describe as a longer history of Palestinian isolation. Writing in CounterPunch, analysts argue the testimony reflects decades of separation policies affecting Palestinians. The disclosures are fueling renewed debate over accountability and the conduct of military operations in the territory.
- 36US Rejects Iran War-Ending Proposal Over Sanctions Demands●🟠 UPDATE US Rejects Iran's War-Ending Proposal Over Sanctions Demands US Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that the US offere
US Ambassador Mike Waltz says the United States rejected Iran's proposal to end the war, citing sanctions-related demands. According to Waltz, the US offered to supply uranium for Iran's civilian nuclear program, but Iran refused to agree to the arrangement. The standoff leaves negotiations deadlocked as the conflict continues, with the uranium supply offer now at the center of the dispute between the two governments.
- 37Hegseth: military cyber forces to guard US election systems▼Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says national security and military cyber forces will help protect American election systems ahead of the midterm elections. The announcement, picked up by AP News and multiple local outlets, signals an expanded Pentagon role in defending election infrastructure against potential foreign cyber threats. Reaction is likely to focus on the appropriate scope of military involvement in civilian election security.
- 38Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment Over Deadly Iran School Strike●Palantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Peter Thiel's longtime collaborator and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale has sparked criticism after suggesting people should be less judgmental about a deadly Israeli strike on a school in Iran that killed civilians, according to Mother Jones. Commenters are debating his comments, with many viewing them as a striking example of tech-industry figures defending military action that kills children.
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Attention is turning to the escalating economic and human costs of the war involving Iran. Reports highlight mounting expenses for Iran and its adversaries, including military spending, damage to infrastructure, and broader regional instability. Commenters and news outlets are weighing the toll on civilians and the strain on national budgets as the conflict continues with no clear end in sight.
- 40War crimes reported by Malian army and allied forces at Mauritanian border●‘No one is spared’: War crimes committed by the Malian army and foreign allied forces along the Mauritanian border
A new report documents war crimes committed by the Malian army and foreign allied forces along Mali's border with Mauritania, in an area affected by the decade-long conflict with armed groups. Witnesses describe killings of civilians regardless of age or status, summed up in the finding that 'no one is spared'. The allegations renew scrutiny of Mali's military and its foreign partners.