Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 26 Sep 2016

1. Russia accused of war crimes during UN meeting

Russia was repeatedly and directly accused of committing war crimes in Syria during a UN meeting yesterday. UK ambassador Matthew Rycroft said Moscow had used bunker-busting bombs on civilian homes, killing "dozens, if not hundreds". The diplomat was joined by his US and French counterparts in a walk-out from the chamber.

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