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Live coverage and analysis of the world's armed conflicts — the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza and wider Middle East crises, and flashpoints from the Sahel to the South China Sea. Tracking battlefield developments, ceasefire diplomacy, sanctions and the humanitarian toll, with context on who is fighting, why, and what it means for global stability.

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Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision

Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.…

Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split

Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split

Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan The Israel-Gaza war created gaping divis…

People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop

People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop

Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.…

What a Monopoly importer learned when it tried to make things in the U.S.A.

What a Monopoly importer learned when it tried to make things in the U.S.A.

After getting hit with tariffs for the imported board games he sells, Jonathan Silva decided to see if he could produce a version of his Monopoly game…

An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days

An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days

The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.…

Getting campaign text messages ahead of midterms? There could be an AI bot behind it

Getting campaign text messages ahead of midterms? There could be an AI bot behind it

Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool p…

'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting

'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting

Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.…

Missiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran

Missiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran

Three people injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar as attacks also reported in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.…

US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran

US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran

US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran…

Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live

Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live

Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE reportedly came under attack as Tehran says it is closing Strait of HormuzLindsey Graham, a longtime US senat…

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness', his office says

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness', his office says

The influential politician has just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.…

The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

Will young people still vote Republican after Kirk’s death?…

What’s Andy Burnham’s plan to move power out of London?

What’s Andy Burnham’s plan to move power out of London?

Adam and Alex take a deep dive into Andy Burnham’s plan to move power out of London…

Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes

Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes

Iran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar.…

Why doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?

Why doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?

Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?…

US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

US forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week.…

Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

This is a breaking news story.…

Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final

Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final

Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.…

Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

Jude Bellingham against dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time records.…

Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?

Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?

Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.…

What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?

What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?

Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.…

McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback

McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback

Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 lasts just 69 seconds after the Irishman suffers a knee injury.…

US allies apprehensive after capricious Trump changes tune at Nato summit

US allies apprehensive after capricious Trump changes tune at Nato summit

Sudden shift may be linked to affinity for Erdoğan but what might be consequences of erratic behavior towards alliance?Donald Trump’s relationship wit…

EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months The EU has been accused of dragging its feet over …

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.…

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strike…

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming largeThe camera found Joe Schmidt …

U.S. launches strikes after Iran fires on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. launches strikes after Iran fires on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after its military struck a ship using an "unauthorized route." In response, the U.S. militar…

200 young campers rescued as flooding hits parts of Missouri and Kentucky

200 young campers rescued as flooding hits parts of Missouri and Kentucky

A historic rainfall event has left communities across several Missouri counties underwater and prompted water rescues, including an evacuation of a su…

'Fresh arrest in killing of Widdecombe' and 'Saved by the Bell'

'Fresh arrest in killing of Widdecombe' and 'Saved by the Bell'

New arrest after death of Ann Widdecombe and Bellingham brings it home for England leads Sunday's papers.…