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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The slow death of Goldsmiths is a warning to British universities
The crisis at the London university shows how marketisation has pushed UK higher education to the brink.…
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.…
Kyiv cathedral burns as heavy Russian air raids hit Ukraine
Flames engulf Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO site, following Russia's intensified military assault.…
Geneva police use force as G7 protest escalates into violence
Demonstrators denounce G7 amid escalating clashes, which lead to damaged buildings and burning cars.…
The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.…
World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?…
Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears
Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day marchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…
U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical is…
Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.…
Inside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into p…
It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next
Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the fields where there have been several surprising r…
Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "al…
Campaigns are embracing influencers, but internet stardom doesn't always win votes
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, h…
Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit
Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refused to apologise for deaths in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesFury has continu…
Canadian lynx one of big cat sightings in Welsh countryside
Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025.…
Seafarers’ advocates welcome US-Iran deal after months-long limbo in Gulf
Some 20,000 crew members have been stranded for months amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Trump hails MOU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans
Trump hails MOU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans.…
Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind
Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’Get our bre…
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince jailed for four years in rape case
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, convicted of rape, domestic violence and drug charges after seven-week trial in Oslo.…
G7 meeting in France: What’s on agenda, who is attending?
The war in Iran, Ukraine and economic challenges are expected to be a key part of the agenda.…
El-Geneina’s struggle: Life amid Sudan war and humanitarian challenges
El-Geneina residents face soaring food and water costs as aid struggles to meet the needs of displaced families.…
How Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns
Trade analysts predict Trump’s latest push could accelerate the 'reorientation' of global trade away from the US.…
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on t…
Pakistani police mistakenly open fire on Australian family, killing child
Fatal shooting of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed by Punjab Police officer causes furore.…
Barman raises a glass after £3.5m Omaze house win
Darren Summers thought he was being pranked when a caller rang to tell him.…
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral
A large overnight missile and drone attack strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities.…
Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis
Prime minister flags an announcement after deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committeeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…
EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live
G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and IranKyiv monastery set o…
When will social media ban start and what platforms are included?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.…
US and Iran announce ‘understanding’ to end the war
The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.…