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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Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.…
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict• Don’t get Th…
My Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.…
Ilhan Omar introduces resolution urging US to join international criminal court
Exclusive: bill from Democratic lawmaker comes two days after Marco Rubio vowed to dismantle war crimes tribunalDemocratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar in…
George Lucas likens AI sceptics to luddites clinging to horses and carts
Star Wars director calls AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and says ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’The Star Wars director, George Lucas,…
Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.…
World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.…
What DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.…
As the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?
The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.…
US strikes marine control tower in Iran
US strikes marine control tower in Iran…
‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention
Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaignersThe third time …
Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?
It might in the short term, but not in the long term.…
Greetings from Paris, where an art installation transformed the Pont Neuf into a rocky cave
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, th…
Watch: Standing ovation for Starmer as he answers his last PMQs
The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.…
Vigil to be held for three family members found dead in house in Ballymena
Prayers have been said for the family during a church service in Ballymena on Wednesday morning.…
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has pau…
India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?
The deal cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and widens access for services firms and professionals in both markets.…
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Health workers in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province strike over unpaid wages as death toll rises to 754.…
Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
One child survives hit on Deir el-Balah home as Israel escalates attacks across territory despite October 'ceasefire'.…
Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.…
What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?
What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?…
Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?
Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.…
‘Cycle of chaos’: Israel killing Gaza civil officials to derail its future
Israel's relentless Gaza attacks aim to sabotage the 'ceasefire' and ensure perpetual chaos, analysts warn.…
Why has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?
The late senator's sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers.…
First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure
US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes. Plus, the bear that raided an elderly couple…
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.…
UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.…
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.…
How to keep cool in this year's extreme summer heat even without air conditioning
"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are suggestions from a heat researcher who…
Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’
Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorismThe arrest in Ibiza an…