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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 17:00 GMT, September 18, 2025.

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More Gazans killed in Israeli genocide

Palestinians have started leaving Gaza City after Israeli forces ordered them to evacuate to the south. Many are making the difficult journey on foot, carrying what they can or pulling carts filled with their belongings. Hundreds of thousands remain in the city, hesitant to move due to dangers on the route, harsh conditions, and fear of losing their homes permanently. Israel says the evacuation is part of its plan to defeat Hamas. Meanwhile, more than 20 major aid organizations, including Save the Children and Oxfam, have condemned the situation as inhumane. A UN commission concluded on Wednesday that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Hospitals have reported four more deaths from famine and malnutrition, including a child, bringing the total to 435. Nearly 50 Gazans have been killed since this morning.

Israel attacks on Lebanon

The Israeli regime has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, once again breaching the ceasefire agreement with the Arab country. Israeli warplanes targeted residential areas in the towns of Meis al-Jabal and Kafrbett. The attacks follow earlier warnings issued by Israel, indicating plans for further military action in southern Lebanon, accompanied by urgent evacuation order to local residents. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned the strikes as “intimidation and aggression” that violate the ceasefire. He urged the international community to exert maximum pressure on Israel to halt its military campaign immediately.

France nationwide strikes

Hundreds of thousands rally against President Macron’s austerity policies, sparking nationwide disruption and clashes with the police. Over 250 demonstrations swept across France, with nearly 800,000 people protesting proposed budget cuts and rising public frustration. Schools closed, transport halted, and tensions flared as police deployed tear gas in Paris and Marseille. In Lyon, a journalist and officer were injured. The unrest follows Macron’s controversial pension reform and a draft 44 billion euro cost-saving budget, now championed by new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. Critics blame Macron for deepening political instability, while unions demand more funding for public services and higher taxes on the wealthy. Authorities fear further escalation, urging businesses in central Paris to shut down amid growing unrest.