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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Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
HMS Agamemnon is the sixth vessel in the Astute class and will undergo sea trials after arriving on the Clyde.…
Man jailed for piloting small boat carrying 26 others
Jemal Abdela was sentenced after pleading guilty to endangering 26 others, including six children.…
Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.…
Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.…
Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.…
US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
The justice and treasury departments said they sent $2m to Hamas through charities and cryptocurrency, while six people were arrested across the US an…
Israeli general: Gaza captives could have been freed a year earlier
Israeli Gen. Nitzan Alon told a Washington Institute forum that all Gaza captives could've been freed a year earlier.…
Bosnia’s elections explained
Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.…
France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner
Italy's Alessandro Bastoni cancels out Michael Olise's opener for France in 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw in Saint-Denis.…
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie prim…
Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator
Retired General Nitzan Alon says more captives could have returned alive and a deal was possible 'maybe a year earlier'.…
Police bodycam shows Luigi Mangione arrest at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Newly released bodycam footage shows police arresting and searching Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona in 2024.…
Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League – Kane, Modric, teams, form
Heavyweights England play away to Croatia, with captain Harry Kane going up against veteran Luka Modric.…
Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region?
Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.…
Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.…
Arab party leader withdraws from Israeli elections
Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from Israel’s upcoming election.…
Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community
The men were arrested on 20 September, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendarTwo Iranian men have been charged in relation t…
Two Iranian nationals charged with terrorism offences
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city - on the eve of Yom Kippur.…
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say policeThe man accused of murdering Ann…
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE faci…
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".…
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudanese Armed Forces reportedly retake al-Mazroub, advancing the army's goal of cutting the RSF’s supply lines.…
Georgia holds emergency meeting on AI exposing voters’ secret ballots
A Princeton researcher found that publicly available election records could be combined with AI to link voters to their ballotsWhen voters cast their …
Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site
Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.…
Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties
Court reinstates two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as Balad leader withdraws after pressure.…
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting s…
Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
Residents of Ras al-Ahmar say Israeli restrictions have cut access to water, animal feed, healthcare.…
Jerusalem Daily: Who gets to run in Israel’s elections?
Palestinians in Israel are asking whether they will have a fair say in the upcoming Israeli elections.…
‘I want the truth’: NY governor appoints prosecutor in Cornell rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says local authorities failed to properly investigate the 2024 allegations.…
'Cult' priest guilty of rape and assault of women
The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.…