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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Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli genocidal war
Funerals take place weeks after the bodies of 112 Palestinians were buried in another mass funeral.…

Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues
After five years of isolation, Myanmar's post-coup leadership is trying to boost its legitmacy.…

West Ham urges fans to stop chanting ‘anti-Palestine message’
Club relegated from the Premier League last season appeals to fans to stop 'anti-Palestine message'.…

War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.…

US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.…

Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.…

Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
Far-right minister says those convicted in military courts of terror offences will be executed after passing of death penalty law that does not apply …

Tinder conman who claimed he was a millionaire jailed for taking £68,000 from victims
Joseph Gibson stated he was worth hundreds of millions of pounds, was an ex soldier, and owned yachts.…
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank align…

Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West
Netanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.…

Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing?
After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old's car. But her family and others don't expect justice.…

Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".…

Bangladesh’s government under pressure as youth demand jobs
Six months into Prime Minister Tariq Rahman’s term, Bangladesh faces an energy crisis and rising prices.…

'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.…
Tech billionaires push back against proposed wealth tax in California
Tech billionaires in California are fighting a proposed one-time wealth tax. A Google co-founder is leading the charge against the tax, which would ge…
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians…

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.…

What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.…

Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating back to 1910 has been discovered in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.…

John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.…

First Thing: Israel admits its soldiers opened fire at car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab
Israeli military orders criminal investigation into deaths of Hind and six family members. Plus, FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close coordination with Whit…

Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition
The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.…

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.…

Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence
The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.…

North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills
Launches, detected by South Korea and Japan, came after US scaled back exercises with South Korea in apparent overture to Kim Jong-unNorth Korea launc…

How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar’s civil war.…

Jaissle on pain which set him on path to Newcastle and speaking with Howe
New Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle says having his playing career ended by injury at the age of 25 showed him that adversity can lead to oppor…

Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders
Residents say they have seen groups of riders regularly race through the streets.…

Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.…
Morning news brief
Gulf countries react to protracted Iran war, U.S. debt tops $40 trillion, U.S. oil companies sign first deals with Venezuela.…