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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In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
Diana Williams embroiders names of 300 babies killed by Israel on gown, an evocative work she hopes will reach New York.…
‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.…
Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.…
Amber Davies calls out audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
The ex-Love Islander says she asked for the theatregoer, who was sitting in the front row, to be kicked out.…
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia…
Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object
The man, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, can be seen getting into a red car outside a house in Rotherham in the footage.…
Zaghari-Ratcliffe condemns Iran’s ‘cruel’ rearrest of wildlife activist couple
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was in prison with Sepideh Kashani, who worked with husband Houman Jokar to save Asiatic cheetahNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ha…
Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast
Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.…
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under growing strain
Iran's IRGC says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman after latest US bombardment.…
Witnesses recall how a deadly inferno erupted at a 'maze-like' bar in Bangkok
The tragic blaze on Monday has reinforced calls for authorities to strengthen fire safety standards.…
How federal prison guards stop lawsuits before they start
Prisoners are allowed to file complaints about mistreatment — but doing so often comes with retaliation. That's according to an investigation by NPR a…
New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.…
Morning news brief
The U.S. strikes Iran for a third weekend as Iran retaliates by hitting Gulf nations, Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday at the age of 71, Congress ret…
I passed my Grade 8 piano exam with one hand
Freya Terris' achievement has inspired music exam board ABRSM to publish a new syllabus for one hand.…
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.…
Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz for Ukraine talks – Europe live
French president hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiationsFrench pres…
Wildfire expected to spread due to heatwave as 36 homes evacuated
The blaze broke out near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass in Conwy county on Sunday.…
Iran launches attacks on American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
US military says it hit dozens of Iranian sites in strikes on Monday while UN chief warns that a return to full-scale fighting would be ‘catastrophic’…
In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU
Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.…
Kimmit: Renewed US-Iran fighting could reignite wider regional conflict
Retired US General Mark Kimmitt warns renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could push the US and Iran…
‘We should be dead’: Perth’s Indigenous community felt ignored after alleged Invasion Day bombing attempt, inquiry told
Police were told of unspecified threats before the 26 January rally but did not meet with organisers until after, parliamentary inquiry into racism to…
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.…
Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz
Brent crude jumps nearly 5% and Asian markets drop, with chipmakers including SK Hynix among hardest hitBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices jumpe…
Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in S…
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.…
More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council
Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safetyMore than 16,000 refugees have been …
Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.…
Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.…
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region…
Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?…