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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France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war
France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.…
Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll
The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case, but Trump still sought to delay the payment.…
'He was gaslighting me': The double life of my rapist ex
The mother of Salil Korambayil's child says she fears there could be more victims.…
No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.…
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.…
Appeals court denies President Trump's request to halt removing his name from the Kennedy Center
The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name from the Washington, D.C. arts in…
NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace ‘progress’
Trump says US will 'show' Ukraine how to produce Patriot missile systems during a friendly appearance with Zelenskyy.…
UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act.…
New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one
The passports feature an image of President Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency — and only by appointment.…
Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?
US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenl…
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning
After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.…
Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidat…
Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent
A secret inquiry by MI5's watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was "obsessed" with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday.…
Trump gives Zelenskyy vague promise of licence to manufacture Patriot missiles
Licence would be diplomatic coup for Kyiv but process of making munitions would likely be expensive, complex and longEurope live – latest updatesDonal…
Five crew remain missing after plane wreckage found in Pakistan
Pakistan's Airports Authority said efforts are under way to find those who were on board the private cargo plane.…
Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match
Egyptian football officials have reportedly lodged a complaint with FIFA against the referees in their last-16 match.…
British wildcard Fery stuns Cobolli to reach semi-finals
British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio Cobo…
US charges Indian crime leader in Sikh activist’s assassination
US indicts Indian crime boss, links him to Sikh leader's killing that strained India-Canada relations.…
Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump
The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found Monday off Horn Island, Mississippi. That's where he was last seen with friends Saturday. Crump s…
The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
The fate of the strait is directly linked to what happens next to the world economy.…
Emmy nominations 2026: the list of key categories
With strong showings for newcomers Pluribus and Widow’s Bay, nominations for the 78th Emmys, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, are out ahead of the 14 Septe…
Starmer says Trump wants to ‘stay in touch’ after he steps down
PM suggests maintaining links with US president will be part of his continued responsibility to UK-US relationshipEurope live – latest updatesDonald T…
City regulator urges judges to dismiss larger payout claims in car loans scandal
FCA clashes with consumer group pushing for bigger compensation, alleging lack of transparency and conflict of interest The City regulator is trying t…
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the cease fire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an alread…
Trump’s Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week high
Travel stocks plunged as fuel costs rise, United Airlines fell 3 percent, while energy stocks saw gains.…
Germany urges US-Iran negotiations, offers to minesweep Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the US and Iran to resume negotiations.…
Trump on rampage at Nato summit: what does it mean for Ukraine? – The Latest
The US president is in combative mood as Nato leaders meet for a two-day summit in Ankara. There are divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, defence s…
Pakistan military says 42 killed in fighter attacks in Balochistan
Military spokesman warns fighters 'we will chase you, we will hurt you' amid the spate of deadly ambushes.…
The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a sta…
Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved
The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to Presiden…