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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Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game
Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.…
Joy for Germany and Klopp as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark
Jurgen Klopp secures first win as Germany manager, while Cristiano Ronaldo's absence not felt by Portugal in Austria.…
What’s driving Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank?
Attacks on Palestinians in the area are growing at unprecedented levels.…
Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye
Six sources from Syria, the US and Lebanon told Reuters news agency the reported meeting aimed to calm tensions.…
'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'
Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.…
Canada to fast track oil pipeline meant to diversify economy away from US
Carney declared the pipeline a project of national interest, smoothening its way to a single federal regulatory review.…
Saudi-led coalition says power station attacked in Medina, blames Houthis
At the same time in Yemen, the Saudi-backed government army says it is inflicting heavy losses on the Houthis in Taiz.…
After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
Air strikes and difficult terrain have prevented the Houthis from turning coastal gains into a wider breakthrough.…
PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.…
Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.…
US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy
The case is the latest dispute over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.…
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention…
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.…
School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in France
Police have detained hundreds as students protest overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities.…
A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges
Citing "exceptional circumstances," a D.C. judge has ruled that the federal government cannot refile its Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn, …
British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
Counter-terrorism police also questioned a UK national, days after five others were arrested and released on bail.…
Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Central Elections Committee voted last week to bar both main Arab lists and two candidates from parliamentary election.…
NAZA film-makers say they spoke to more than 100 sources about Israeli actions in Gaza
Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systemsThe team behind the award-winning film NAZA, which …
Carney hopes an oil pipeline can help Canada fight a trade war
A west coast pipeline project is the first to be fast-tracked and will be a major test of Carney's promise to global investors.…
How the the failed execution of Christa Pike unfolded
The BBC's Stephanie Hegarty looks at why two attempts to execute the US convicted murderer by lethal injection failed.…
UK-Iran national arrested under Terrorism Act over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police arrest 27-year-old in Westminster, while second man questioned under caution Detectives have arrested a dual UK-Iranian natio…
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Installing tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to Pentagon defense board raises conflict of interest concernsBy installing tech billionaires…
Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu calls flight incident another 9/11
Israeli officials claimed the Flydubai incident as a "terror attack", despite the airline’s ongoing investigation.…
Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds
TA419 hackers used deceptive tactics to impersonate real figures, such as a former White House AI official.…
England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.…
Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.…
Educating Cardiff teacher admits sexually assaulting teenage girl
Gareth Ritter, who featured in the Channel 4 series, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.…
Cornell Jane Doe's attorney says she told police in 2024: 'I was raped'
Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that…
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benef…
Hundreds of jobs under threat at Grangemouth chemical plant
Syngenta said its Grangemouth operation was no longer 'competitive' due to increasing competition from overseas.…