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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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An Eid celebration on a Gaza rooftop turns into a ‘horror movie’

An Eid celebration on a Gaza rooftop turns into a ‘horror movie’

Israel's continued attacks on homes in Gaza are contributing to the ongoing genocide in the enclave.…

'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at L…

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'

Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".…

Israeli settlers threaten to kill Palestinian farmer and harass sheep

Israeli settlers threaten to kill Palestinian farmer and harass sheep

A Palestinian farmer recounts the moment a large group of Israeli settlers hit him and harassed his livestock.…

1 killed and 5 injured in Israel shootings

1 killed and 5 injured in Israel shootings

Multiple shooting attacks in Israel have killed 1 person and injured five others, Israeli police say.…

One killed, five wounded in shooting attack in Israel: Medics

One killed, five wounded in shooting attack in Israel: Medics

Israeli police say the suspect is a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship.…

Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl

Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl

Attack was ‘extremely vile’ and deliberate, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Russian Shahed drone has substantially damaged a building u…

Armenians go to polls in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure

Armenians go to polls in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure

Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues.…

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks

Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.…

Pete Hegseth’s D-day speech on immigration condemned as ‘grotesque stupidity’

Pete Hegseth’s D-day speech on immigration condemned as ‘grotesque stupidity’

Historians and campaigners accuse US defence secretary of desecrating memory of soldiers who fell in NormandyThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, h…

Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant

Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns 'extremely vile' attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.…

Ben-Gvir praises police on killing shooter in central Israel

Ben-Gvir praises police on killing shooter in central Israel

Israel’s far right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised police for killing a Kokhav Yair shooting suspect.…

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.…

100 days into Iran war, Americans face higher prices

100 days into Iran war, Americans face higher prices

On average, US households have spent $750 more in expenses due to the war, hitting middle and lower-income people hard.…

‘What ceasefire?’ Palestinians inspect destruction after Israeli strike

‘What ceasefire?’ Palestinians inspect destruction after Israeli strike

Palestinians inspect the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis.…

Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level?

Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level?

The US agencies warn against Israeli efforts to collect information on the talks to end the war, according to reports.…

Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs

Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs

Committee calls for apology from government amid reports navy’s hunter-killer submarines are all dockedA parliamentary committee that scrutinises publ…

Israel strikes southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut

Israel strikes southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut

Videos show the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs, with multiple explosions reported.…

Missiles and negotiations: Iran 100 days into the war with US and Israel

Missiles and negotiations: Iran 100 days into the war with US and Israel

Talks and attacks have continued for months, and could last much longer without a breakthrough.…

Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship

Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship

A flotilla activist recounts his detention after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound solidarity mission at sea.…

Son calls for Iran prisoner exchange for British pair

Son calls for Iran prisoner exchange for British pair

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.…

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ceasefire talks

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ceasefire talks

At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo.…

Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno

Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno

Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, the army says.…

Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs

Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs

Attack on ‘terrorist headquarters’ comes as Trump says he will not demand Lebanon is included in ceasefire dealIsrael has carried out airstrikes on th…

Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes southern Beirut days after ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes southern Beirut days after ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

Israel claimed it was attacking Hezbollah command centers in response to attacks on northern IsraelGaza’s health ministry said in its latest update th…

The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen

The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen

Taiz's Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center provides Yemenis with affordable treatment.…

Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?

It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.…

Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.…

Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.…

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition incl…