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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How Lyhanna’s murder case is shedding light on child abuse in France
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna exposed years of alleged police and judicial failures in France.…
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.…
Serial killer to give DNA sample after claiming he murdered mum and daughter 30 years ago
Milly Dowler killer Bellfield claims he murdered the Russells - now a new DNA sample will be taken.…
Over half of adults with learning difficulties do not live past 65, report says
The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".…
US justice department investigating UAW president over corruption allegations
Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on GazaThe US Department of Justice…
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.…
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, wounds dozens: What we know
The blaze – one of Thailand’s worst in recent history – also injured more than 70 people, many of them critically.…
Trump says the U.S. will reinstate its blockade on Iran and charge a toll on ships
The move comes after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the third weekend in a row, raising the specter of a return to all-out war after a shaky cea…
Trump: US will ‘take over’ Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.…
Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.…
Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.…
Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy
PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.…
What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?
Foreign ministers' meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction.…
Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
Iran rejects any US control over strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end their war.…
Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk
Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism policeTwelve people have been arrested, including th…
Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference
UN accuses Hamas of obstructing aid and risking workers' safety, but the group denies it and defends its actions.…
EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign
EU announces sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign.…
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport…
India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?
The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for r…
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police
Boris Nadezhdin attempted to run against Vladimir Putin at the 2024 presidential election, but was prevented from doing so.…
FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal
Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.…
Three family members found dead in house
Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.…
Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".…
England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat
England are bowled out for 186 before lunch on the final day of the Lord's Test as India win by 270 runs.…
South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis
South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis…
'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.…
March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?
With ceasefire in shambles and both sides exchanging tit-for-tat attacks, is the region again plunging into all-out war?…
Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantino says
FIFA president says during the first World Cup to feature 48 teams that it's under consideration.…
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.…
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Yemen gov’t says its forces attacked Sanaa airport
Gov't says its forces carried out a strike at Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing there.…