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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Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A separatist–al-Qaeda alliance has shifted the balance of power in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war.…
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux
Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.…
Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths
Cases have surged by 1,000 in just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.…
Shein swings to a loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.…
Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland
A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.…
Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones
Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'.…
Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon
Iran's supreme leader calls for 'absolute, unconditional termination' of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.…
Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks.…
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Crimina…
Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.…
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
Figures are source of dispute as US defense department days ago reduced record of troops killed and woundedThe Pentagon updated its official war casua…
RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster
PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crashThe families of those killed in an RA…
Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting
ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.…
Boy, 16, charged with murder of teenager stabbed in Luton park
Four others arrested on suspicion of same murder in Luton after death of 17-year-oldA 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering a teenager who d…
US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day
The relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks.…
Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.…
Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.…
Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza
The ISF, to be staffed by 'friendly countries', will operate in areas outside of Israel's military control.…
What’s causing the unprecedented wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help.…
PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.…
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime ministerVolodymyr Zelenskyy will become Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor…
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest
Israeli prime minister says ICC’s war crime charges are ‘bogus’ and plans to be in New York for UN gathering this fallBenjamin Netanyahu said on Sunda…
Houthis claim Saudi drone downed over northwestern Yemen
Iran-backed Houthi forces claim they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwestern Yemen.…
'Masterful' Duckett's 75-run knock inspires Rockets to win over Spirit
Ben Duckett hits 75 runs off 47 balls to help Trent Rockets to a four-wicket win over London Spirit in the 2026 Men's Hundred.…
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanen…
Four people including baby die after car crash
Three people died at the scene and a baby girl died in hospital. The driver was seriously hurt and arrested.…
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.…
46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea
Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.…
Al-Sharaa outlines Syria’s approach to security with Israel and Lebanon
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel.…
What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?
Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.…