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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‘Justice prevailed’: Is the Netherlands shifting its stance on Israel?
A court case, a Eurovision boycott and Gaza polling prompt Dutch debate over Palestine and Israel ties.…
Brazil police arrest bungee jumping operators after woman dies
A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.…
Three reasons ships are not sailing through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and …
Hardliners and moderates: What do Iran’s factions think of deal with US?
Factional divisions in Iran remain as leaders debate the implementation of deal with the US, amid fears of capitulation.…
Pop albums are drowning in 'narrative.' What happens when we go in cold?
New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almo…
FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.…
Geneva to host Iran-US deal event: What other pacts have been signed there?
Geneva is widely recognised as the 'Peace Capital' of the world.…
‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’
‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’…
Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work…
Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon
Southern Lebanon’s displaced face dire conditions as they return to salvaged belongings amid ceasefire uncertainties.…
India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns
A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month…
Red Cross warns Ebola outbreak in DRC not yet peaked, could last a year
The Red Cross says it is 'very difficult' to know the extent at which the epidemic is spreading.…
Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool ‘American flag blue’
Administration had claimed algae at Lincoln Memorial pool would be cleared after the renovation, but it has proliferated amid warm weatherDonald Trump…
Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.…
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.…
European leaders urge Trump to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks
Call at G7 summit in France comes as Ukraine president tells US counterpart Kyiv is no longer losing on battlefieldEurope live – latest updatesEuropea…
Trump warns ‘all hell will rain down’ if Iran tries to get a nuclear weapon
US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.…
Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know
Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.…
Palestine Action ban will be overturned, group’s co-founder vows
Speaking after appeal court ruled ban lawful, Huda Ammori says fight will be won in the courts or ‘on the streets’The co-founder of Palestine Action h…
UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence
Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activitiesBritain will have to “dial back” on military …
Suffragettes to Palestine Action: A history of direct-action protest in UK
Analysts say Britain is responding to civil disobedience with unprecedented severity.…
Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.…
Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss
Gaza children increasingly developing hearing impairments due to repeated exposure to blasts.…
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons…
Will a US-Iran deal unlock $300bn in investment fund for Tehran?
The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.…
Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he…
Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow
England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament open…
Russian artist and critic of Putin shot dead in eastern Poland
Two Belarusians detained over attack on Robert Kuzovkov, who is also known as Semyon SkrepetskyA Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot …
Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting
Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting.…
Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights
With election denialists installed in key positions, officials using series of measures to change voting rulesThe Trump administration is waging war o…