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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Trump bans news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
The US president criticised the outlets' coverage of him and his administration.…
Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.…
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.…
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.…
Do elections in Russia make a difference?
Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.…
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of risks.…
Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?
Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.…
McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentwo…
England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.…
Syrian regime planned American journalist's kidnapping for weeks
New reporting finds the abduction of journalist Austin Tice was planned by the Syrian government for weeks.…
When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing
An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils …
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia leads the way for in-person voting, reflecting a nationwide trend towards casting ballots before Election Day.…
Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave
At least 10,000 of the 72,000 migrants who broke through fence from Morocco in July remain in the Spanish enclave.…
Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
Russia strikes Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in Ukraine’s east.…
Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government
Magdalena Andersson will likely face several challenges as she tries to get Sweden's other left-wing parties to unite.…
San Diego police investigate case of family of three found fatally shot in home
Navy veteran David Voight, his wife, Amy, and their child were found dead as relatives report Voight was suffering from PTSDAuthorities are investigat…
Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin
Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.…
UEFA, CONCACAF challenge FIFA on reserves and demand $10m payout to members
Confederation chiefs call on Gianni Infantino to make $2.1bn payout to all FIFA's 211 member associations.…
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".…
Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Volunteers rallied through downtown Tehran to join campaign highlighting 'self-sacrifice' for Iran.…
Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem
The field in Buffalo was decked out with the flags of both countries, as tensions simmer and a trade war escalates.…
Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East’…
'Get in' - woman joins police chase by giving officer a lift in Nissan Micra
The suspect reverse-rammed a police car and crashed into parked cars while trying to escape.…
Stephanie Cole, Coronation Street and Open All Hours actor, dies aged 84
Cole, described as an ‘extraordinary talent’, also appeared in Waiting for God, Tenko and had an extensive theatre careerThe actor Stephanie Cole, bes…
Will even one of the U.N.'s 17 'sustainable development goals' be met by 2030?
The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure?…
More than 112,000 displaced by Yemen fighting; thousands flee to Djibouti
United Nations says 22 million people need humanitarian aid as conflict intensifies.…
Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died
Police fire teargas as protests break out in the city of Minna after the deaths of the suspected illegal goldminersA survivor from a prison cell in Ni…
Watch: Sixth batch of UFO files includes orbs from 1952
The footage was filmed by a US Navy officer who reported the group of bright airborne objects to the Air Force's UFO investigation programme.…
Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support
Kremlin calls UK's support for Ukraine an endorsement of 'terrorism' after recent escalation in weapons supply.…