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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Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialists says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.…
Moment US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party
Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern Iranian port city of Sirik has killed at least four people.…
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law
US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.…
US launches new strikes on Iran, denies its bases hit in Jordan
The US launched new strikes on Iran's southern coast with explosions reported in several locations.…
IAEA says Syria built a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad
UN watchdog says Syria 'failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities' under Bashar al-Assad's rule.…
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".…
Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan
Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.…
Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary
Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with IranDonald Trump said Tuesday that he is nomin…
Army secretary resigns after clashes with Hegseth as Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership
The sudden departure of Daniel Driscoll comes after Pentagon chief removed senior officers and blocked promotions, prompting warnings of a leadership …
Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees
Cisco employees allege harassment after internal activism against technology sales to the Israeli military.…
Urgent need for access to Iranian sites, cautions UN nuclear watchdog
The IAEA said lack of information and access to facilities to verify Iran's nuclear material is a proliferation concern.…
Ariana Grande ends tour and steps back from public life
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".…
US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement
Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.…
Watch: England v Ireland - first ODI highlights
Highlights from Grace Road, Leicester, as England play Ireland in the first of three ODIs.…
Fatal crash police get £2m to tackle serious crime
The home secretary says the money will help support the force in the aftermath of the A66 crash.…
Palestinians mourn children killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City
Three Palestinian children were among four people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.…
Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station
Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station…
Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones target Russian airspace
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.…
Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.…
What’s driven the defence deal between Israel and Greece?
Two countries sign $3.5bn weapons agreement.…
Iranian state media announces numerous US strikes on the country
Iranian state television has reported numerous strikes on Iranian territory on Tuesday.…
UN slashes food aid for occupied West Bank and Gaza amid funding shortfall
International aid organisations are struggling for money as the United States has led a sharp cut in Western donations.…
Police arrest 34 after deadly gang shootout in eastern Netherlands
Several foreign suspects were among those arrested, according to prosecutors.…
Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Spiraling costs of Israel's conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions.…
Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM
The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.…
Belgian mayor blocks club from hosting Israeli opponent in Europa League
Union Saint-Gilloise were to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in Europa League, but Belgian mayor insists on different venue.…
Pentagon official overseeing military AI sold millions worth of stock in AI firm
Exclusive: financial disclosures from Emil Michael – who also reaped millions from xAI stock earlier this year – show he sold his Perplexity stock for…
Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions
The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.…
The US military began striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says
The US military said it has begun striking targets in Iran.…
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport
Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacksThe German government has blamed Russia for the d…