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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Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir…
Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia
Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.…
How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail
Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.…
Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.…
Iran war live: US launches more attacks; UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike
US has carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.…
Three Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Three Palestinians killed and 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza as ceasefire violations continue.…
Hundreds of experts warn the world must prepare now for AI’s impact
More than 200 economists and AI researchers call on leaders to immediately prepare for sweeping economic disruption.…
The Papers: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'
The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.…
Marco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle International criminal court
US secretary of state claims the global tribunal is interfering with US military and law enforcement operationsMarco Rubio, the US secretary of state,…
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversalMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe U…
On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most
Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most voc…
Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.…
US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz
This is a breaking news story.…
Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.…
Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.…
US strikes Iranian ship with drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack
US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility…
Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain
Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.…
Andy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support
Burnham's bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.…
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.…
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.…
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.…
Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly
England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the opportunity to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.…
What do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?
Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.…
Artist sews names of Gaza children killed by Israel into gown
Welsh artist Diana Williams stitched the names of 300 babies killed by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza into a gown.…
Iran military warns US against Strait of Hormuz ‘interference’
Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Ukraine and allies launch coalition to tackle Russia’s ballistic missiles
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.…
UK arrests 12 over extreme right-wing ‘terror’ threat to Muslim event
Arrests come against a backdrop of rising racial tensions and hate crimes across Britain.…
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.…
Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are accused of helping the former soldier, who absconded from HMP Wandsworth in 2023.…
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks…