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 says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.…
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Tommy Robinson meets Elon Musk’s father in Moscow
Activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, shared video of his meeting with Errol MuskTommy Robinson has travelled to Russia, where he has me…
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.…
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Social Security funds could run short by 2032, program's Trustees warn
A trust fund that helps to finance Social Security benefits is expected to run out of money in less than seven years — unless Congress acts to patch t…
Spyware firm targeted WhatsApp users in defiance of US court order, Meta says
Tech company says it ‘caught and disrupted’ NSO Group’s attempts to access accounts in Jordan and Lebanon A spyware firm has been targeting WhatsApp u…
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.…
Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.…
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Israeli attack on Tyre in Lebanon kills eight as evacuation ordered for Christian quarter
People flee historic district of ancient city after airstrikes hit residential areas and damage archaeological sitesMiddle East crisis – live updatesI…
Trump claims US fuel prices ‘not very high’ as costs surge amid Iran war
National average gas price stands at about $4.16 per gallon as Americans grapple with price hikes sparked by the warDonald Trump has claimed US fuel p…
Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank
The Western nations also say they will take further measures if Israel fails to address the situation on the ground.…
Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.…
EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of UkraineThe EU hopes to ban Russian sol…
Did Netanyahu really ‘defy’ Trump in bombing Iran?
Experts say the latest confrontation has laid bare growing divisions between the two leaders.…
Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.…
Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?
It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.…
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UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
David Sullivan quit as joint chair of the relegated Premier League club to fight what he said were 'false allegations'.…
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Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons
Former detainees tell Al Jazeera they were routinely sexually abused, starved and attacked by dogs.…
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Tyre
The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.…
'Please send help': Ship's distress call after being hit by US missile
The Indian crew of a sanctioned oil tanker urged authorities to "send help" after the ship was hit by a US missile off Oman on Monday, saying it was o…
I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup d…
Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season
Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory over Anna Blinkova in a rain-disrupted contest at Queen's.…
Surveillance drones deployment on US’s Great Lakes raises data collection fears
Rights groups and some locals worry that program to ‘track illicit activity’ could become a data collection projectThe Great Lakes have rarely ever be…
Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.…
Family who died in high-rise flat block fall named
Aditi Vijay Paralkar, Rakesh Narayan Pai and their nine-year-old son Sid died in the fall last month.…
Crashed US army helicopter pilots rescued by sea drone near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.…
Stokes and alcohol give England another headache
After an Ashes tour dogged by drinking controversies, is an incident in a London nightclub enough to cost Ben Stokes the England captaincy?…
Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave
Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave…
Summer holiday bookings down amid ‘apprehension’, says UK travel industry
Fears about the Middle East conflict, cost of living and EU border checks are leading people to delay their decisionsBusiness live – latest updatesHol…
Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments
The row erupted after Italy said it was investigating the far-right minister over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists.…
Video captures Russian attack in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Surveillance camera video captured the moment a Russian drone strike caused a blast in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.…