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Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.
Africanews
Ukraine picks documentary on women surviving Russian sexual violence for its Oscars submission
"Despite the extraordinary complexity of its subject matter, ("Traces") employs a delicate and compelling cinematic language that does not alienate the viewer, but instead allows them to draw closer to the protagonists, hear them, and empathize with them," the Ukrainian Oscar Committee said.
Kyiv Independent
US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment
Ukraine’s biggest private energy firm, DTEK, has secured an $85 million loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation for a critical battery storage project, marking the DFC’s largest wartime transaction, DTEK announced on Sept. 16. With Russia continuing to target Ukraine’s energ
Kyiv Independent
As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
This story was produced by Grist and co-published with the Kyiv Independent. On a spring day earlier this year, 10 men stood on the rooftop of a door manufacturing facility in the central Ukrainian town of Bila Tserkva, surveying the rows of solar panels that surrounded them. Since Russia invaded in
Kyiv Independent
As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
With help from government incentives, Ukrainian businesses and households are increasingly investing in solar.
Grist
Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
BBC News
3D printing returns hope to amputees in Syria
Years of war have left many people with life-changing injuries. Several centers are using new technologies to produce affordable, rapidly made prostheses to narrow the gap between needs and limited resources
El País (English)
Ukraine preparing for peace talks to resume with U.S. and Russia, Zelensky’s chief of staff says
The last three-sided meeting took place in Geneva in February
The Globe and Mail
Kyiv shortens curfew to 1-5 am
The changes will take effect at midnight on Sept. 10, and the public transportation schedule in Kyiv will also be extended by an hour, according to Klitschko.
Kyiv Independent
U.S. Envoys Make First Kyiv Visit Amid Ukraine War Peace Push
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled from Moscow, where they held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
The Moscow Times
At the Venice Film Festival, Julia Loktev moves audiences with story of Russian journalists in exile
In the second part of her documentary 'My Undesirable Friends,' the filmmaker immerses viewers in the lives of reporters forced to flee Russia abruptly, but who continue to inform their fellow citizens about the war in Ukraine in spite of the precarious conditions and ongoing intimidation.
Le Monde
Through the Hands of Strangers, Missing Iranian Artists Put on a Show in L.A.
Isolated by war, they nevertheless are taking part in an exhibition at The Brick, paired with local artists who interpreted and realized their work.
The New York Times
Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops
Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties
Al Jazeera
Can this $77 million state initiative bolster Ukraine's cultural sphere?
With Ukraine's cultural heritage threatened by Russia's all-out war of annihilation, Kyiv is ramping up its efforts to support Ukrainian artists at the state level. "Tysiachovesna," or "1,000 Springs," is a project originally proposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in the fall of 2025 to use Hr 4
Kyiv Independent
Displaced to Ukraine's west, exiled Donetsk university expects influx of students from missile-battered cities
One of Ukraine's first relocated universities expects a 50% increase in enrollment as students from across the country flock westward from missile-ravaged eastern regions. The Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University (DonNU), displaced after its home city in eastern Ukraine was overrun by Russian pro
Kyiv Independent
Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon
After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
Al Jazeera
Sudan’s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid war
Sudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.
Africanews
Lithuania allocates 600,000 euros to bring home Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
"Сhildren cannot be used as instruments of war or occupation," First Lady of Lithuania, Diana Nausediene, said.
Kyiv Independent
U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.
The New York Times
‘Only One of Its Kind’ Jellyfish Museum Astounds Visitors With Awe-Inspiring Displays of Sea Nettles Safely Behind Glass
The museum opened in the spring and was founded by two aquarium experts who fled the Russia-Ukraine war
Smithsonian Magazine
Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.
Al Jazeera
Spanish Civil War: 'How I found my Republican great-grandfather, forgotten in mass graves'
Like thousands of other Spanish Republicans, José Molina Lopez was cast into an anonymous mass grave and had his memory erased by the narrative imposed by the dictator Franco. Journalist Garance Muñoz retraced her great-grandfather's story, a reparative journey enabled by laws passed since 2007.
Le Monde
Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza’s shore
On Gaza’s shore, 1,300 Palestinian children joined a swimming class to cope with the trauma of Israel’s genocidal war.
Al Jazeera
Germany to provide 50 million euros to repair Chornobyl Nuclear Plant after Russian strike
The New Safe Confinement, a protective shelter covering the remains of Chornobyl's destroyed reactor, was damaged by Russian drones in February 2025.
Kyiv Independent
Amputee children learn to swim after losing limbs in Israel’s war on Gaza
Amputee children in Gaza are learning to swim as part of a programme helping them rebuild confidence and mobility.
Al Jazeera
Ukraine brings home 103 POWs in latest exchange with Russia
As part of the exchange, Ukraine handed 103 Russian service members back to Russia, according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
Kyiv Independent
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived after Russian Drone Strike
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.
The New York Times
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov urges path to elections
The popular former minister said on Tuesday that Kyiv must find a 'legal, safe and realistic' way to restore the democratic process even amid the prolonged war. Ukraine imposed martial law when Russian forces invaded in February 2022, and military rule prohibits holding elections.
Le Monde
Switzerland providing over $700,000 to restore Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after Russian attack
Switzerland will provide 600,000 Swiss francs ($730,000) through UNESCO to help preserve and restore the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine's most important historic and religious symbols, damaged in a Russian attack in June, Swiss Federal Council Delegate Jacques Gerber announced on Aug. 16.
Kyiv Independent
Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves
Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war
Al Jazeera
Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
Al Jazeera
Zelensky orders government to prepare law protecting Ukraine's cultural monuments
"Today, I signed a decree on measures at the state level to protect Ukraine's national shrines," Zelensky said on the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The monastery was badly damaged during a Russian strike in June.
Kyiv Independent
How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp
Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.
Al Jazeera
Ukraine's charm offensive reaches Moscow's partners
Ukraine's diplomacy is finding unexpected success beyond its traditional allies. Within a span of a few months, President Volodymyr Zelensky has paid first wartime visits to Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Serbia — countries traditionally counted among Moscow's partners. Economically and geopolitically w
Kyiv Independent
Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation
Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.
Al Jazeera
'Hemingway Knows Nothing': Ukraine's writers are redefining literature of war
When war, loss, and unimaginable suffering become routine, a book can offer a kind of lifeline — especially one by a writer who has lived through such an ordeal and tried to make sense of it. At the start of Russia’s full-scale war, some Ukrainians speculated if they’d see the rise of their own Ern
Kyiv Independent
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
Al Jazeera
In Barcelona, Russian and Ukrainian exiles cross paths at the baths: 'We don't talk about the war, not even at the banya'
For the past year, traditional steam baths from Eastern Europe and Russia have been springing up across the Catalan capital. Popular with both Russians and Ukrainians – who arrived by the thousands on the Costa Brava at the start of the war in 2022 – the establishments have become an unexpected plac
Le Monde
Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon
Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.
Al Jazeera
Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports
Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.
Al Jazeera
A Man Picking Berries in the Forest in Poland Might Have Stumbled Upon the Wreckage of an Allied Airplane From World War II
Experts are still investigating but note that an earlier discovery nearby identified part of the wing of a British Lancaster bomber
Smithsonian Magazine
Wounded Russian soldiers just grateful to be alive
Many display resilience and calm as they work to rebuild their lives
The Globe and Mail
A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war
A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.
Al Jazeera
Ukraine brought back almost 50 children from Russian-occupied territory in July
"However, thousands of children remain trapped under occupation, where they are forced to forget their roots and are openly being prepared for war. But we will not stop," a Save Ukraine statement read.
Kyiv Independent
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Made up of mostly locals and some foreign visitors, a large group of volunteers step in to fix war damage.
Al Jazeera
Students and staff work to bring Islamic University of Gaza back to life
The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera
Gaza student tops national exams despite war and displacement
Gaza’s Saba Rabah ranked first in Palestine's national high school exams amid Israel’s genocidal war.
Al Jazeera
House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank
Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.
Al Jazeera
Goes berry picking, finds traces of mysterious Allied plane wreck in Poland
An unexpected find while picking berries may shed new light on Świnoujście’s wartime past: debris and RAF-marked parts suggest a WWII aircraft lies buried.
Euronews
A show of strength from Ukrainian society
The spontaneous mobilization of Ukrainians, who took to the streets to voice their anger over the dismissal of their defense minister despite relentless Russian strikes, paid off. The country's cohesion ultimately prevailed, while a prolonged crisis would have weakened Ukraine's standing with its al
Le Monde
Ukraine's defense industry outgrew its wartime rules
Four years of existential war against Russia have produced a military technology model in Ukraine few traditional procurement systems could replicate. Brave1, Ukraine's state-backed defense tech platform, currently connects more than 2,500 companies and over 5,000 products, and Ukraine no longer ne
Kyiv Independent
In southern Lebanon, at the Secours populaire hospital in Nabatieh, caregivers strive to overcome the traumas of war
Doctors Without Borders provides individual counseling and group therapy sessions to professionals who have endured four months of conflict and an ongoing, unstable security situation.
Le Monde
Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo’s Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
Dawn
For Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war
Indigenous leaders say true peace requires self-determination and respect for their rights.
Grist
A Gaza bookseller returned to the ruins for the books
When war destroyed his home and bookstore in Beit Lahia, Mohammed Saad lost far more than a business.
Africanews
Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor
Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.
Ars Technica
Ukraine says it eliminated 14 more Russian shadow fleet vessels overnight
Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said that his team had destroyed 10 tankers and four ferries, bringing the total number of destroyed Russian shadow fleet vessels to 90 units this week alone.
Kyiv Independent
At home with Susumu Higa, the anti-war manga artist who does not have a phone or a car
Higa is the author of ‘Okinawa, the Wind Speaks,’ a celebrated graphic novel, in which he narrates the post-war period of his region. In this interview with EL PAÍS, he shares his passion for Picasso and his screen-free existence, while examining the traces left by World War II in his homeland
El País (English)