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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How an Israeli cell orchestrated an anti-Qatar campaign
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that influence experts and an ex-Mossad official were part of an anti-Qatar group.…
Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.…
Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Estimated 100,000 Yemenis displaced amid renewed fighting as Qatar sounds alarm over Bab al-Mandab straitSaudi cities faced the threat of a second day…
Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.…
FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution
Policy change sparks heated Senate debate; critics question its timing amid challenges in attracting new FBI agents.…
Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament
No party wins majority in parliamentary polls in southern Philippines' Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show.…
Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?
Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.…
PGA Tour not planning return program for LIV stars
PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp says there are no plans to create an instant pathway back for LIV Golf's biggest stars after the breakaway serie…
US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia
Proponents say sanctions would help Ukraine, but some Democrats say Trump shouldn’t have more tariff authorityUS politics live – latest updatesA bill …
‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors
Backing comes after Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor were threatened with having their citizenship revoked and accused of treasonFilm industry heavyweigh…
Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why
Antarctic krill serve as a crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. They recycle nutrients used by algae. Now researchers say they've foun…
Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.…
Army officers ‘let down’ soldier over sexual assault claim before she killed herself, court martial told
Court hears that two officers did not deal properly with allegation Jaysley Beck made against a superiorTwo army officers “let down” a teenage soldier…
Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments
English singer outlined his position after US stadium owners refused to let rapper perform after political speechMacklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s …
'My son was failed' - Noah Donohoe inquest finds tunnel errors possibly contributed to death
The nine jury members, who had 10 questions to answer, returned their verdict on Tuesday at the end of an inquest which began in January.…
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?…
Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza
Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.…
Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?
Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran's US tour.…
China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf
It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.…
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".…
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.…
An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death
After years of delay, the jury has reached a verdict but some questions remain unanswered over what happened to the 14-year-old.…
Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?
Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks.…
Democrat sends letter to White House over Trump Jr wedding bankrolled by Russian oligarch
Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar KremlevRobert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Ho…
Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates
Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.…
Draper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.…
Carney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.…
Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea
Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.…
South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout
Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc.…
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.…