Conflict & War
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Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools months after blacklisting company, BBC told
It labelled the company a "supply chain risk" earlier this year, but multiple sources said Anthropic's Claude model was recently widely used.…
Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball
Russia's Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball during match with Novak Djokovic.…
Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar
Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar…
It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.…
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.…
Nigeria launches rescue after military plane crashes with 32 aboard
Nigeria launches rescue operation after military aircraft carrying 32 people crashes in Ondo state.…
Why did the US withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? – The Latest
The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers use…
LIVE: France vs Belgium – UEFA Nations League
Build-up. teams and live text commentary stream of France's Nations League Group A1 game against Belgium in Paris…
Murder in Okinawa: The US military’s history of alleged crime in Japan
The murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.…
Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote
What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.…
Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
The goalkeeper was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to brake.…
Player welfare, injury worries & boredom - has extended break worked?
The extended international break was brought in with player welfare in mind, but has it been a success?…
Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Caribbean
UN warns US boat strikes in the Caribbean counter-drug war may violate international law and human rights principles.…
Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.…
Yemen air campaign against Houthis under way, says Saudi-led coalition
Operation supported by 100 fighter jets said to have secured ‘air protection’ of Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targetsLeaders of a Sa…
A drive through the West Bank
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are left asking world leaders: where exactly is our state meant to go?…
What happened between Ireland and Israel in their Nations League match?
Spitting allegations, no handshakes, and bowed heads headlined the second Nations League fixture.…
Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge
Yemeni government forces claim strategic advances near Bab al-Mandeb strait amid a major anti-Houthi offensive.…
Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations
Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killedGet our br…
Hundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are being buried in unmarked communal graves
Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals state governments use shared graves to bury those deemed too poor to pay for funerals. ‘It’s unspe…
Iran’s oil minister resigns as country’s economic crisis worsens
Departure comes amid large drop in oil receipts, rampant inflation and shrinking economyIran’s oil minister has resigned days after allegations that a…
US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?
The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.…
Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.…
US supreme court to hear big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits
Court starts new term hearing Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil’s attempt to stop lawsuits at state levelThe US supreme court begins its new nine-month ter…
Before UK Greens, who else has equated Zionism with racism?
Israel condemns the move as the party's vote causes an uproar, including among party members.…
BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.…
Artist 'taking legal advice' over Tories' use of Andy Burnham portrait
Manchester illustrator Stan Chow says he was not asked permission for use of his cartoon.…
What we know about former Prince Andrew's legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in February.…
Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?
Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?…
No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers from base
A dozen B-1 bombers stationed at Gloucestershire base were redeployed to US on Sunday amid concerns over possible threat from IranDowning Street has i…