Conflict & War
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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Funeral held for child killed in US strike on Iranian wedding
Mourners carried the coffin of a child killed in a US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, along the Strait of Hormuz.…
Train crashes into truck at railway crossing in Gdansk, Poland
CCTV footage shows the moment a train collided with a truck at a railway crossing in northern Poland.…
Serbia welcomes return of war criminal Mladic’s body with military honours
Ratko Mladic received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.…
Israelis shoot dead two Palestinian teenagers after settlers encircle village
Troops escort settlers into al-Mughayyir and raze village outside Hebron as ethnic cleansing of West Bank continuesIsraelis have shot dead two teenage…
Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says
The detentions were reported to the US-led International Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism but Israeli military has not commented.…
FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures
UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA's request.…
British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.…
Is Nepal leading the battle for climate justice?
Foreign minister demands top three polluting nations compensate Nepal for recent disaster.…
Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.…
Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84
Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.…
Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel
Rights groups say the measure infringes on the freedom of speech of Americans for the benefit of a foreign nation.…
Canada unveils new $20 bill featuring portrait of King Charles
The vertical banknote features King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years.…
Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.…
5 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat found after weeks at sea
Authorities say at least 5 people have died as they attempted to reach Spain’s Canary Islands on a wooden vessel.…
Foreign fighters and external support fuel Sudan’s war: UN-backed probe
Investigation says support for warring parties strengthens military capabilities, intensifies humanitarian crisis.…
Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".…
Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions
Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.…
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.…
Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces
Following the SDF’s dissolution, the Kurdish all-women YPJ is seeking to preserve its combat role in Syria.…
Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops
Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties…
Far-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from Gaza
Itamar Ben-Gvir claims proposal for illegal forced displacement of 2 million people is ‘realistic’ and ‘concrete’Israel’s far-right national security …
Israel releases Lebanese civilian, says five prisoners will be freed
The prisoner, identified as Malek Ghazi, is the first Lebanese citizen held by Israel to be set free since talks began.…
Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio acquitted in sex-tape sharing case
In an unrelated incident, Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Asencio over a drink driving conviction.…
Israel’s siege on Gaza is forcing dentists to operate in the streets
Scarce resources and office space mean that dental work is a luxury for most people in Gaza.…
Israeli bombing seen behind journalist reporting from Lebanese village
Israeli bombing seen behind journalist reporting from Lebanese village…
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.…
Deadpool-Wolverine derby in the offing as Hugh Jackman targets Norwich City
After Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds's purchase of Wrexham, his Wolverine costar could land Championship rivals Norwich.…
Houthi fighters clash with Yemeni government forces in country’s southwest
Houthis attempt to cut road linking Taiz to al-Makha in apparent bid to sever government's strategic supply route.…
US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel
GOP-backed bill mandates institutions receiving federal funds not impose restrictions on programs related to IsraelThe US House of Representatives on …
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.…