Conflict & War
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Five killed in shooting at German youth centre
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany.…
JD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape
The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.…
Trump claims Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha after recent clashes
US president posts that meeting will take place on Tuesday in Qatari capital after exchange of fire in strait of HormuzDonald Trump has claimed that I…
US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shotsThe US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-m…
Former Iran nuclear deal negotiator on what U.S.-Iran 'new normal' looks like
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S.…
Sudan’s el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse
Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns.…
Why the Arab League could not stop Israel’s genocide
Arab governments are constrained by dependency, regime survival and fear of empowering Iran-aligned rivals.…
Brazil supporters in Indonesia grab Israeli flag off motorcyclist
A video of an Israeli flag being grabbed off two young men in Indonesia has gone viral.…
Why Pakistan’s Afghan air strikes aren’t stopping armed attacks
Analysts warn military pressure alone cannot contain a threat from armed groups that has reached Pakistan's cities.…
Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least eight in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns the 'horrific attacks' and urges allies to boost Ukraine's air defences.…
Is the Israeli military deliberately targeting children in Gaza?
A UN inquiry found that children in Gaza are being shot with a single bullet.…
Trump announces meeting with Iran in Qatar despite military skirmishes
US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.…
Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.…
Trump says U.S. and Iran to meet in Qatar after weekend attacks
President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not c…
Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child
The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing 'ceasefire' violations.…
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Afghanistan condemn…
Trump administration targets California coastal agency in escalation of energy production fight
US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agencyThe Trump administration plans to evaluate t…
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.…
Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.…
Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.…
Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus
President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia 'or we will'.…
Netherlands vs Morocco: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, team news
A rare meeting of the top 10 ranked teams sees Morocco take on the Netherlands in the round of 32 in Monterrey, Mexico.…
Saudi Arabia’s early FIFA World Cup exit prompts federation chief to resign
Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.…
U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state tro…
Why 'big brother' Van Dijk is key to Dutch World Cup dreams
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.…
Fife man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Caribbean
Daniel Vettrino, 37, was killed following the incident on in the island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines.…
Cambridgeshire police face questions over decision to hand sexual assault case to US military
Jacob Wulfson, who strangled woman he met online, was allowed to be tried at airbase court martial instead of facing UK justiceBizarre questions and a…
Vance Vs Rubio: Is Team Trump divided on Iran and Lebanon?
The White House denied a split between the two officials who have historically held diverging foreign policy positions.…
U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf
Iran and the U.S. traded attacks over the weekend, throwing into question technical talks that were set to take place this week to advance the interim…
Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases
Two countries sign economic and security pact, as China expresses concern that the agreement may be targeted at it.…