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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Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.…
Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
Vozinha says he always believed he was a 'big club' player after his move to Colo-Colo in Chile.…
Trump hails progress but warned Iran of ‘hard hit’ if no deal reached
US President Donald Trump says progress with Iran has been made, but warned Iran of 'hard hit' if no deal reached.…
Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways
Recent US primaries have revealed Democratic Party rift between progressives and centrists over US support for Israel.…
Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect
Former Bangladeshi prime minister is likely to announce her return from exile in India despite facing the death penalty.…
Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status
Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile, launching from their Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean on July 29.…
Man charged over death of nine-year-old girl on industrial estate
The 35-year-old man, who was known to the girl, is scheduled to appear in court later today.…
As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves stir fears of more wildfires
After more than a dozen people died in recent forest fires, residents and experts try to prevent further tragedies.…
El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurityAbout 50 million people are likely to be push…
Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall
Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines.…
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil…
Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.…
The Mummy film ad banned from London Underground
Posters for Lee Cronin’s horror film The Mummy depicting a dead child are "too realistic".…
Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann…
Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukrainian president tells allies that anti-ballistic measures could have saved lives as at least 17 die and more than 40 are injured in huge attackUkr…
Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.…
Return of goods to markets in Gaza doesn’t mean people can afford them
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle daily to afford food, with soaring prices and limited income opportunities.…
The yearly mild weather spell that brings Yemen’s coast back to life
Al-Baldah transforms Mukalla with mild temperatures, beach fun and a rare economic boost for the southern Yemeni city.…
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects
Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.…
Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned
Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah looks set to swap Liverpool for Turkiye’s Trabzonspor
The Egyptian forward has been linked with a move to Turkiye since announcing he was leaving Liverpool.…
What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?
Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether that is a good thing or not.…
Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 14 people, say Ukrainian authorities
Air raid alerts last for more than an hour as Moscow inflicts another heavy bombardment on Ukraine’s capitalRussian strikes in and around Kyiv killed …
Bangladesh Truth Seeker
Amid political upheaval in Bangladesh, a journalist debunks fake news in a fight for his nation’s democratic future.…
Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection?
A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.…
Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning.…
Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites
The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.…
Protesters demand answers from ICE after second man dies at Delaney Hall
Anger is growing after a 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an ICE detention centre.…
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.…
Bolivia sends troops to stop Brazilian gang violence along border
Footage shows some of the more than 200 Bolivian police and military officers patrolling its border with Brazil.…