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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‘Opening a new chapter’: Syria reopens embassy in Libya after talks
Syrian foreign minister and Libyan PM agree to cooperation committee and reopening of diplomatic missions.…
Jose Andres renews call for investigation into WCK Gaza staff killings
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés is renewing his call for an independent investigation into Israeli strikes.…
Israeli settler rabbi says Palestinians should leave the occupied West Bank
Video shows an Israeli settler rabbi telling peace activists that non-Jews in Israel have no national rights.…
Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain Mourinho’s perfect start
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid continues to move at pace in La Liga.…
'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".…
A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard
For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.…
Former Israeli soldiers pose as Pro-Palestinian supporters in the US
Former Israeli soldiers posed as pro-Palestinian supporters in New York City to deceive people into engaging with them.…
Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".…
Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to meet in Istanbul
Foreign, defence ministers and military chiefs from three countries to meet for first time since signing Mecca pact.…
What’s behind Netanyahu’s condemnation of this weekend’s settler pogroms?
Israel's rhetorical outrage masks a calculated, well-funded campaign to permanently erase Palestinian statehood.…
Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests
Protesters waved Palestinian flags and criticised the Australian government for issuing visas to 40 Israeli soldiers.…
Cleverly avoids culture war issues in pitch to be next London mayor
Senior Tory says Khan has ‘lost passion for the job’ and Burnham is ‘very anti-London’ in interview with LBCJames Cleverly has vowed to run a “classic…
Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the l…
Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?
The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.…
Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know
Move comes as Washington steps up its efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlock in truce talks.…
Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son
Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son…
Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.…
Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital…
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for comment about Michigan synagogue attack
Democratic Senate nominee is eager to push past series of controversies involving allegations of antisemitismMichigan’s Democratic US senate candidate…
How has life changed for Iranians six months into the war?
Common Iranians are under increasing pressure, with no relief expected in the short term.…
Death toll from Russian strike on Ukrainian arms depot rises to 38
Russia's Defence Ministry announces plans to launch 'massive strikes' against Ukraine's infrastructure before winter.…
Exclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week
Dawn was crowned fattest marmot by popular vote.…
Man Utd pay tribute to 'proud Red' crash death officer
The widow and two children of PC Matthew Blades will be at Old Trafford for Manchester United's Premier League game with Ipswich.…
Israel’s Ben-Gvir lauds harsh conditions for Palestinian female prisoners
Palestinian groups condemn prison footage as humiliation and intimidation.…
Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, local media report
The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.…
Protesters in Argentina urge tech billionaire Peter Thiel to leave
Dozens of protesters in Argentina have demonstrated against Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, outside his new mansion.…
Six months on, what did the strikes on Iran achieve?
The US-Israeli bombing of Iran became a fight for the Strait of Hormuz. AJLabs counts the cost of the war.…
Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.…
Photos: Nepal issues alerts as region’s flash flood death toll reaches 750
Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.…
LIVE: Chelsea vs Brighton – Premier League
Follow updates from the Premier League clash - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.…