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 Papers: 'Row over early prison release' and 'Gary's back of the net tax'
A number of the papers are focusing on a review of the early prison release programme.…
Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
US, Iran trade new threats as more explosions are reported in Iranian cities including Sirik, Ahvaz and Bushehr.…
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.…
Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.…
Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting
Rubio met his Chinese counterpart to discuss managing tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping's upcoming US visit.…
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers
Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels…
Austrian home where Hitler was born reopened as police station
For decades, neo-Nazis and far-right extremists flocked to the Austrian home where Adolf Hitler.…
Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship
Anas Sarwar has never made a secret of his desire to hold high office, but where does it leave Scottish Labour?…
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
US military says it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear…
Wounded Gaza journalists call for urgent medical evacuation
Wounded and chronically ill Palestinian journalists held a protest calling for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza.…
Iran warns of regional turmoil if US threats and attacks do not stop
Tehran's chief negotiator says if Iran's 'security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe'.…
Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation
Killing of three US soldiers at Jordan base shows Iran maintains the ability to exact deadly toll in grinding conflict.…
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.…
Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.…
Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'
Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since t…
Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.…
House passes Pentagon funding and limits on stock trades in a last dash before recess
Republicans passed more than $1 trillion for the Pentagon alongside a budget blueprint that would let them bypass Democrats to unlock new funds for th…
Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio, but progress towards peace unlikely.…
US regulators to weigh controversial peptides backed by RFK Jr
FDA has questioned the evidence as demand surges for the compounds promoted for sleep, muscle growth, and anti-ageing.…
India’s Rahul Gandhi speaks out after release
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has spoken out publicly for the first time since he was arrested during protests.…
House Republicans to write $95bn bill to fund Iran war and aid farmers
GOP-controlled chamber paves way for reconciliation bill, while making long-shot attempt at new voting restrictionsHouse Republicans on Wednesday agre…
Trump administration signs commercial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The agreement gives American companies priority access to nuclear reactors and fuel to Saudi Arabia. It's expected to last decades and be worth billio…
In South Dakota, public media endures a year after federal funding was wiped out
We check in on one state public broadcasting network a year after President Trump signed a law ending federal funding of public media.…
Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.…
Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern B…
Miami mistakenly post James 'introductory' video
Miami Heat mistakenly post a link on YouTube to LeBron James' 'introductory press conference' despite the NBA great not yet deciding where he will pla…
House passes $1.5tn defense bill despite standoff over Israel and Trump’s voter agenda
Passage of annual bill complicated by Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approvalThe US House of Representatives …
Gaza man returns home after family believed he was dead
Hamada Al Banna reunited with his family more than a year after an explosion that left him in a coma.…
Trump: Iran will ‘pay a big price’ for US troop deaths
US President Trump warned that Iran will ‘pay a big price’ right before he attended a dignified transfer ceremony.…
UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections
UN rights chief condemns worsening repression in Nicaragua, urging the restoration of freedoms and the rule of law.…