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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'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland
Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.…
Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales
A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue…
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOC
Olympians from both the summer and winter games can apply for $10,000 grants after competing.…
Trump slams NATO over lax participation in Iran war in talk with Mark Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte points to use of US bases in Europe as he stresses support for US war on Iran.…
Iran war live: US vows to defend Gulf interests; Israel kills 2 in Lebanon
Rubio promises to protect Gulf interests in talks with Iran, as Israel says it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.…
Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared
US Geological Survey says high casualties 'probable' after powerful quakes hit South American country.…
How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.…
Trump White House requests $87.6bn in spending, including for Iran war
The request is likely to face an uphill battle in Congress, which voted a day earlier to rein in Trump's war powers.…
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the proposal faces an uphill battle and comes one day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking Trump's military action in Iran.…
The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'
A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.…
Last Islamic State-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyersFollow our Australia news live blog f…
Ronaldinho makes surprise return to football at 46
Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at the age of 46, signing with Italian club Ravenna FC.…
Katz: Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon even if US demands it
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will maintain its presence in Lebanon even if US demands withdrawal.…
Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed to staging their fight in the UK, says Eddie Hearn - and any attempt to move it to the Unite…
Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone
Madibo's tackle on Kone in the team's Group B match left the Canadian player with a broken leg.…
Bosnia win 3-2, knock out Qatar to keep alive hopes of World Cup round of 32
Bosnia are in a strong position to be one of the best eight third-placed teams to progress to the last 32.…
Palestinian activist faints after his release from Israeli prison
Palestinian activist Abdullah Shatat collapsed moments after his release from an Israeli jail.…
Mehdi Taremi, assistant coach, held up at airport by US officials, Iran says
Iranian team's trip to Seattle was delayed by 25 minutes as Taremi and Alhoei were held up for an undisclosed reason.…
Top European leaders vow ‘strong’ support for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
E5 talks in Berlin took place between heads of state of Britain, France, Italy, Poland and Germany ahead of July summit.…
US public health agency concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the end of the monitoring period for the virus.…
Zimbabwe’s Senate approves amendment extending presidential term
Constitutional amendment will keep President Mnangagwa in office until 2030 and allow parliament to elect the president.…
Wins by Mamdani-backed candidates deal blow to pro-Israel camp in US
Palestinian rights advocates hail 'political earthquake' in New York as progressives beat several pro-Israel candidates.…
UN nuclear chief says Iran inspections will happen, Tehran says after deal
Head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, said the MoU stated 'explicitly' that the agency would supervise inspections in Iran.…
De la Espriella pledges to restore Colombia’s relations with Israel
The far-right president-elect has pledged to rebuild ties with Israel and the US following tensions under Gustavo Petro.…
Rubio: US ‘completely aligned’ with Gulf allies on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will be “completely aligned” with Gulf allies in Iran peace talks.…
At least three killed in drone strikes in Russian controlled Horlivka
A multi-storey apartment has been hit with what Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian drone strike.…
US judge blocks Trump subpoenas into transgender care at New York hospitals
The Trump administration has called for a probe into transgender healthcare, leading it to subpoena medical records.…
Dutch PM unveils Moluccan monument marking dark colonial chapter
Dutch PM Rob Jetten unveiled a Moluccan memorial commemorating decades of mistreatment endured by the Moluccan community…
Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Israel to pursue 'armaments independence'.…
Man who died in suspected murder at Peak District stone circle named by police
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, found at Nine Ladies monument on Monday A 26-year-old man who died in a suspected mur…