Armed conflicts and attacks

At least 16 Palestinians are killed and at least thirteen others are wounded in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, including several houses in Gaza City and Nuseirat refugee camp. (DW)

• https://www.dw.com/en/israeli-airstrikes-reportedly-kill-at-least-16-in-gaza/a-70234018

Disasters and accidents

Portugal asks the European Union for help to fight large wildfires in the northern and central regions of the country. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/portugal-asks-europe-help-wildfires-rage-2024-09-16

International relations

The Ukrainian ministry of foreign affairs invites the United Nations and the Red Cross to join humanitarian efforts in Kursk Oblast, Russia. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-asks-un-icrc-join-humanitarian-effort-russias-kursk-region-2024-09-16/