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.
Latest in Conflict & War
14296 stories
US launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates
This is a breaking news story.…
Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit domestic politics
Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.…
Briton rescued in Nepal after deadly floods, army spokesperson says
More than 3,900 people remain missing after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week.…
Six days of Russian strikes push Kyiv residents to consider leaving
Russia has launched strikes almost continuously on Kyiv and surrounding areas for six straight days.…
Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’
Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.…
Sydney’s beaches enter the drone age to get swimmers back in the water after spate of shark attacks
Seventy beaches across New South Wales are part of the $34m dawn-to-dusk drone monitoring program, which one expert has called ‘the best technology we…
Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release sch…
Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel engineer tells BBC
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.…
Why the Supreme Court's ballroom ruling could matter beyond the ballroom
Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck explains the separation-of-powers questions raised by the Supreme Court's decision on the White House ballroo…
Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.…
Photos: Nepal begins burying flood victims in mass graves
The Hindu rituals of death, cremation, prayer and final farewell have been overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.…
Mansouri rocked by Israeli strikes as residents flee again
A large explosion shook Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid renewed Israeli airstrikes…
Bank of America vice president identified as victim in Times Square attack
Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in day-light stabbing at iconic New York City thoroughfare.…
Celtic working on up to four signings - Maloney
Celtic are working on signing up to four players before finalising their Europa League squad on Wednesday, assistant manager Shaun Maloney says.…
Mark Carney rebukes Trump officials, urging US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war
Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insultsUS politics live – latest updatesMark C…
Man City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez
Manchester City agree to pay a British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.…
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.…
Is Trump wooing Russia again – and why?
CIA chief's Moscow visit and Russian finance minister attending a G20 meeting in the US signal renewed dialogue.…
Palestinian farmers inspect olive trees bulldozed by Israeli forces
Palestinian farmers inspect olive trees bulldozed by Israeli forces…
Jerusalem schools strike after Israel enforces curriculum and bans teachers
East Jerusalem schools strike as Israeli permit bans and forced curricula plunge the academic year into chaos.…
Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth
James Dyson says ‘complete dental system’ will also include toothpaste and mouth rinse that each cost £8.50It is the live stream you never wanted to s…
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands
Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsid…
Why China will not comply with US sanctions on Iran
Beijing will not comply with US measures because it can and because it’s in its interest not to.…
Video: SCO summit leaders meet in aftermath of US war on Iran
Leaders are meeting in Kyrgyzstan for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.…
Irish minister calls for EU action in banning Israeli settlement trade
Ireland’s defence minister has called on EU member states to take more action to ban trade with Israeli settlements.…
SCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
The SCO started in 1996 and accounts for 43 percent of the world’s population and 23 percent of the global economy.…
Beloved writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry has died at age 92
Wendell Berry has died at age 92 He was a beloved American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer.…
Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU
Tehran calls for Washington to respect terms of MoU after attacks send tensions soaring in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Qatar planning to host Formula One, MotoGP despite Middle East conflict
The Qatar Grand Prix and MotoGP races scheduled for November are expected to go ahead, local organisers say.…
Two killed in explosion of ammunition-laden vehicle in Syria’s Idlib
Several people injured in the incident that took place in the Idlib countryside, state media reports.…