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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Holy Cross school dispute was 'hatred at its worst'
Fr Aidan Troy says the "hurt" of that ordeal in 2001 in north Belfast could happen again.…
Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month
President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.…
Man shot and killed in Sydney home invasion was ‘targeted attack’, police believe
Alleged offenders at large after man in his early 20s fatally shot in early hours of TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …
Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface
Economic grievances persist while space for dissent has narrowed under President Kais Saied.…
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
Army secretary's resignation follows months of tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.…
New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.…
Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. Wha…
Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.…
JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED
Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.…
'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.…
Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown
Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.…
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officialsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll has handed …
Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report
After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference fro…
Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory
Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.…
Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later, police have said.…
More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.…
Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel
After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.…
Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.…
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement…
US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says
Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with voteThe highest‑ranking US militar…
Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.…
Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.…
Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla
Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.…
Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections
Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.…
Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem
Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.…
Far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir and settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with settlers, violating decades-old status quo arrangement.…
What to know: US court hearing held for alleged Lockerbie bombmaker
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is the third person charged in the downing of Pan Am Flight 103.…
GTA 6: Why is the world’s most anticipated game facing backlash?
You paid for it. But do you actually own it? GTA 6 is exposing a bigger battle over the future of gaming.…
Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event
The Chief Rabbi and Angela Rayner are among those at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.…
Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for children
A damaged ambulance in Gaza has been converted by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society into the ‘Dream Bus’.…