Friday, September 19, 2025

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Friday, September 19, 2025 • Legible News

Friday

September 19, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Sudanese civil war

Siege of El Fasher

The Rapid Support Forces attacks a mosque at an internal displacement camp with a drone strike near El Fasher, North Darfur, killing 75 people. (DW)

Gaza war

2025 Gaza City offensive

At least 43 Palestinians are killed from Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including 26 people in Gaza City. (Al Jazeera)

Health and environment

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices unanimously votes to abandon its recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine and now recommends that Americans get the vaccine based on their personal choice. In a separate vote, the committee votes for the CDC to communicate clear risks about COVID-19 vaccines. (ABC News)

International relations

International sanctions against Iran, Snapback mechanism of sanctions against Iran

The United Nations Security Council convenes to vote on a draft resolution concerning the snapback of sanctions on Iran. Nine UNSC countries voted against lifting Iran sanctions, four in favor. (AP)

Law and crime

Aftermath of World War II

World War II bomb disposal in Europe

Around 10,000 people are ordered to evacuate after authorities discover two World War II-era unexploded ordnance in Berlin, Germany, one in the Spree River near Mitte and another in Spandau. (DW)

Detention of Barbie and Peter Reynolds

British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds are freed after being detained by the Taliban for 8 months. (Reuters)

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