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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Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.…
Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries comes under Ukraine attack again
Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.…
Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown
As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crimeIran has taken the first step towards …
Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care
Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.…
How Smith became women's first £1m player
Olivia Smith's career has been in the limelight since she was 15 - but she had been preparing herself for it even before she was a professional footba…
Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says
Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people in South Kordofan, including four children.…
Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home
Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.…
Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?
Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.…
Antisemitism royal commission ends hearings but delays report to avoid ‘distraction’ from Bondi anniversary
Commissioner Virginia Bell resists push to extend antisemitism inquiry noting need for timely recommendationsFollow our Australia news live blog for l…
Water crisis makes life in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps even worse
Families displaced by war in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.…
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
In a major win for President Trump who went all in for the political newcomer, Sen. Darline Graham beat out longtime Congressman Ralph Norman in a spe…
Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?
Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.…
Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal
Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.…
Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says
New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.…
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks…
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes…
O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.…
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.…
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.…
How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.…
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.…
Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus…
US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel
Congress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.…
US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges
Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.…
Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse
Health Ministry warns of 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life' in Gaza as Israel's attacks continue.…
Father of USS Lincoln sailor detained by ICE released from detention
Arrest of Luis Manuel Aviles, 48, sparked backlash as he was detained while his son, Joshua, was deployed in Middle EastThe father of a US navy sailor…
New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.…
Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.…
Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline against Sociedad as Real seek consecutive wins to open La Liga season.…
Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with army
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting ISIL.…