Occurred Oct 27, 2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 28, 2026, 8:52:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 8:52:15 AM UTC

World News in Brief: ‘No safe place in Ukraine’, IAEA calls for Iran nuclear inspections, Kenya hosts thousands of Ethiopians fleeing clashes

The excerpt says UNHCR urged continued international support for Ukraine’s population as Russian airstrikes intensify and humanitarian needs grow ahead of winter.

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Affected location: Ukraine

Illustrative image: IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi, met with the Ukrainian officials during their official visit to South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant. 16 January 2023 Photo Credit: Fredrik Dahl / IAEA — IAEA Imagebank/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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The excerpt reports growing humanitarian needs in Ukraine and an appeal for continued international support.

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