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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First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’
The US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’. Plus, how AI could help botanists combat the extinction …
Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause
Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.…
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics live
Race set to test Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican partySign up for the Breaking News US emailKirstin Garriss in WashingtonThere’s a transpla…
China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit
The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.…
Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023.…
Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.…
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.…
How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights
Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. It could spoil peace negotiations. And, it's been a thrilling start to the World…
Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.…
G7 leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday’s lunch summit would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.…
Iran says Israeli occupation in Lebanon would breach US deal
Iran says any continued Israeli occupation in Lebanon would be a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US.…
Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures
Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.…
DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline
Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.…
What to know about this week’s US primary elections
Primaries are set to take place in Alabama, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, and the capital, Washington, DC, on Tuesday.…
Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening
Former SAS soldier had been invited along with all other living Victoria Cross recipients, judge toldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms…
Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge
A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017.…
Palestine weekly wrap: World sanctions settlers, Israel funds settlements
Amnesty calls West Bank ethnic cleansing 'state-sponsored' and international allies bar Finance Minister Smotrich.…
US B-52 bomber crashes in California: What we know
The aircraft, one of the US Air Force's longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.…
Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity
The alleged crimes committed by Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.…
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high amid Iran war inflation pressures
Country follows ECB in increasing borrowing costs, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold ratesBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of Japa…
Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says
Hostile states are increasingly using proxies to carry out attacks in Britain following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sir Richard Moore says.…
Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
Voting officials worry that the Department of Homeland Security will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to unde…
Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995
Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 1 percent, continuing shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.…
Champion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with condition
Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enoughArchie Goodburn, a 24-year-old…
Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronically
Iran’s National Security Council said on Monday that the deal ends fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.…
‘My voice is being heard’: A month of India’s Cockroach Janta Party
Satirical party launches nationwide Gen Z protest to demand federal education minister's removal over exam paper leaks.…
Israel uses ‘battlefield evidence’ to prosecute Palestinians abroad
Palestinian activists are being put on trial in Europe for supporting Hamas on the basis of Israeli evidence.…
Monarch of the Glen 'sister painting' could fetch £4m at auction
Scene in Braemar, which will go under the hammer next month, last appeared at auction in 1994 when it was sold for £793,500.…
What is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year?
This year the summer solstice takes place on 21 June, marking the start of the season on the astronomical calendar.…