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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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".…
Israeli military says Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.…
Israel expands military control in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria by 1,000sq km
AJ probe: Israel expands military control by 1,000sq km on three fronts, using land grabs to mask strategic failures.…
Israel welcomes Somaliland president in ‘historic’ visit
Israel hosted Somaliland's President on a landmark visit to Jerusalem after recognising it as an independent state.…
Musician Oliver Tree, 32, killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Alternative singer and internet personality among six who died when two helicopters collided over Rio de JaneiroTwo helicopters collided over Rio de J…
Is the G7 still relevant?
G7 country leaders meet in France this week for their annual summit amid changing geopolitical dynamics.…
Ibram X. Kendi: Is the US inherently racist?
Has America failed to confront its racial past? Ibram X. Kendi on race, identity and the anti-racism backlash.…
Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk
Trump has commented on Truth Social, condemning Israeli attacks on Beirut as the cease fire is to be extended.…
Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine
Trump also says in ‘friendly and frank’ phone call that US is nearing peace deal with Iran, according to Putin adviserDonald Trump told Vladimir Putin…
New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources
Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is to revisit a controve…
11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash
The plane had just taken off in the US state of Missouri, but failed to gain altitude, according to local emergency responders.…
'The new Emma' - positives Raducanu can take from Queen's to Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu falls agonisingly short at Queen's after losing in Sunday's final - but there are huge positives to take with Wimbledon just around the …
Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.…
Hamilton says Barcelona win beyond wildest dreams
Lewis Hamilton says he was struggling to find the words to express how much his first victory for Ferrari meant to him in Barcelona.…
Police stop Tommy Robinson on his way back to London from Russian trip
Met seizes far-right activist’s phones after he disembarks flight at Heathrow under counter-terrorism provisionsBritish police say they stopped the fa…
Police arrest 14 as rival protests take place over Israeli property event in London
About 1,000 people demonstrated for and against show in north London synagogue promoting sale of property in IsraelAbout 1,000 people protested for an…
Grenfell ninth anniversary 'particularly difficult'
Damel Carayol, from Humanity for Grenfell, speaks about his feelings nine years after the fire.…
Trump calls for restraint after Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Beirut
US president says ‘all sides should stand down’ as mediators seek to conclude preliminary US-Iran peace deal negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live upd…
Analyst says what attacks on Lebanon could mean for potential US-Iran deal
Israeli affairs analyst Dan Perry explains how the US, Israel and Iran may react as they get closer to an agreement.…
Knicks fans set bus alight during celebrations
Footage shows a World Cup shuttle bus set into flames amid chaotic celebrations following Knicks NBA win.…
Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea's Cucurella
Real Madrid have a verbal agreement in place to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.…
Al Jazeera reports from Israeli attack site in southern Beirut
Al Jazeera reports from the site of an Israeli attack on a residential building in southern Beirut.…
Thousands protest as Trump, other world leaders set to meet for G7 summit
Activists rally in Geneva to denounce policies of G7 countries ahead of group's annual meeting this week in France.…
‘Unacceptable’: London protesters slam illegal Israeli settlement land sale
Demonstrators denounce event promoting Israeli settlement land and property sales as a violation of international law.…
Netherlands vs Japan live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.…
Trump condemns Israel attack on Beirut, says Iran deal still close
Trump says there should be 'no more attacks' by Israel or Hezbollah on 'special day' when deal could be signed.…
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.…
Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off
Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.…
UK forces seize suspected Russian oil tanker accused of funding Ukraine war
British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet.…
Sinkholes near Purley bridge halt Gatwick trains
Several sinkholes discovered near Purley station during engineering work meant the line is closed.…