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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‘Ryanair refused to let us on’: how a couple who’ve lived in UK for 80 years got stuck in Krakow
Maria and Czeslaw Krupa, who arrived in 1947 and 1948 as dependents of displaced Polish service members, were told they did not have post-Brexit right…
Watch: Strikes near Zelensky's hometown as hundred of drones launched
Eight people, including two boys and a girl, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials.…
Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip
Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.…
How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times?
Three times in three decades, Qana's shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.…
New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.…
Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.…
Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace
Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine…
Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?
The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.…
Several children killed and wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Gaza overnight, including tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi.…
Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district.…
Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank
Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank…
AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’
Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport's continental structure.…
Three people found dead on small boat in Channel crossing attempt
Group of migrants found unresponsive off coast of Dunkirk while attempting to reach UKThree people have died while trying to reach the UK on a small b…
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed creating a big wave.…
Zendaya and Tom Holland's decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
A look back at 10 years of Spider-Man movie premieres for the newlyweds.…
Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle
Americans are facing a deepening affordability crisis but at least Trump and co have ... 250 new Cadillac EscaladesThis was originally published in Th…
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount
Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs back above $90 a barrelBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has kept UK in…
Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection
The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.…
First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume
The Federal Reserve votes to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling. Plus: the origins of Coca-Cola may have been found Good morni…
Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following wee…
Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.…
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.…
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.…
Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.…
US hits multiple targets in Iran as IRGC pledges retaliation: What we know
Jordan said it intercepted missiles shortly after the US struck Iranian sites including Qeshm and Bushehr.…
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens
The blitz expanded Russia's almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Western-su…
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine…
MI5 agent murder report led to secret police phone checks
BBC tribunal win reveals new information about hidden data collection.…
Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks
Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least 14 people.…
Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.…