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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Lebanon and Israel end sixth round of US-brokered talks
A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon.…
Benn to face WBC champion Garcia on 12 September
Conor Benn's fight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September.…
Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book…
Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon
A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel.…
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?
Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.…
Nuclear veterans' medical record handling haphazard, report finds
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme.…
Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.…
Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz
Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he startedDonald Trump has taken the war with Iran into a new, …
Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency
US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that t…
Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran
US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.…
Save the Children clashes with Labour after accusing Starmer of ‘complicity’ in Gaza deaths
Government, which provides significant portion of charity’s funding, is understood to have demanded an explanationThe charity Save the Children has an…
Son guilty of leaving mum to die in bathroom
Veronica Irwin, 74, lay dying for two weeks in a flat she shared with her son Stewart, a jury hears.…
Cruise ship hotel left listing in China port after high tides
A cruise ship-turned-luxury floating hotel that has been idle for about 14 years rolled onto its side while docked.…
Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
Argentina vice president's remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.…
Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.…
Iain Watson: Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.…
Todd Blanche’s loyalty to Trump questioned in Senate confirmation hearing
Blanche's actions have raised questions about the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.…
Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting mosques
The alleged offences are linked to "extreme right-wing terrorism" police say.…
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.…
Father, mother, daughter killed in Israeli attack on Gaza home
Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.…
Zelenskyy backs state energy company chief Koretskyi for new Ukraine PM
Ukraine's parliament is expected to vote for the next prime minister on Thursday.…
Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.…
The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.…
Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen
A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.…
Luxury holidays and lost bank cards - how fake Army major defrauded women on dating apps
David Griffiths is jailed for three years and six months for defrauding women of thousands of pounds.…
Headers caused Nobby Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.…
Waerenskjold takes maiden win in fastest-ever stage
Soren Waerenskjold catches the big guns by surprise with a long-range sprint to win the fastest-ever stage of the Tour de France.…
Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?
The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz - and the government says it's on the same page.…
How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.…
July 15, 10 years on: Turkiye’s will, Turkiye’s victory
The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.…