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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Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.…
No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.…
Watch: Moving 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover
The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.…
He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on Kalshi
The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as…
The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes?
After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting…
Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Asia
Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a…
Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows
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UK arrests British-Iranian suspect over RAF ‘plot’: What we know
Police investigate 'possible foreign state involvement' as sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident.…
Israeli court ruling a ‘new threshold’ in Palestinian suppression
Israel’s top court told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the election or face disqualification.…
Manchester City to launch appeal as financial breach fallout grows
Friday deadline looms as the legal fallout widens beyond the Premier League case over the alleged breaches.…
Arab party leader forced to withdraw from Israeli elections
Palestinian participation in upcoming Knesset vote continues to shrink with withdrawal of Sami Abu Shehadeh.…
NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players
NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.…
'Potential crime' probe into death of Scots wingsuit flyer dropped
British champion Liam Byrne, 24, was fatally injured on the Gitschen mountain in June last year.…
Lawyers for US inmate who survived lethal injections demand release
Christa Pike is in critical condition after two failed attempts to execute her by lethal injection, her lawyer says.…
Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief
Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests.…
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine's defences.…
‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportation
Shrinking resources for refugee support groups in Malaysia collide with increasing hostility towards the Rohingya.…
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
Amid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration's commitment to arming the island.…
How to see the Orionid meteor shower from Friday
Friday sees the start of the Orionid meteor shower as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. It peaks later in October.…
'Hitchy is always with us' - the keeper who died after one-punch attack
The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died following being punched on a visit to York.…
Travelodge review 'emotional read' for security victim
Wendy Griffith says she believes security and safety at hotels is an "industry-wide problem".…
The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up
German football is grappling with a sum that doesn't add up - four promotion spots for five league champions.…
How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts
Old rivalries, territorial disputes and new alliances are reshaping the conflict in Ethiopia’s north.…
I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, says pilot of Israel-Dubai flight
Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed on the Israel-bound flight, has been hailed as a hero.…
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
Judge Leibowitz's decision underscores state jurisdiction over voter qualifications.…
Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company
Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as commercial partner over links to Israel’s military and corporate track recordBritain’s nursing union has cut i…
Asian Games 2026: Taiwan’s gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold medal
Lin bags her second Asian Games gold medal, three years on from her success in Hangzhou in the 57kg class.…
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazilian president and opposition candidate snub the final debate ahead of the presidential election.…
Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surges
EU migration pact improvements face criticism for insufficient tools to manage large-scale migration emergencies.…
Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists hav…