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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Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt as US, Iran resume fighting
Brent crude holds steady despite plunge in traffic in critical waterway.…
Iran says strikes hit southern areas, but US denies it carried attacks
Iranian state media reported that military headquarters were hit by strikes in Bushehr province and the city of Konarak.…
Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.…
The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age
Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.…
Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan
A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.…
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency…
Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.…
Can the US Supreme Court stay independent?
Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.…
Acclaimed pianist loses Gaza speech case against Melbourne orchestra
Jayson Gillham sued the orchestra for workplace discrimination after they cancelled one of his shows.…
Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says
The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.…
Britain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza
Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.…
Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.…
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.…
New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.…
Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes…
Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments
Gillham claimed Melbourne concert in 2024 cancelled in attempt to silence him over stance on Israel attacks on GazaA classical pianist who sued the Me…
Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war
Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.…
Eight charged with murder conspiracy over alleged White House UFC attack plot
Group accused of planning sniper and drone attack on Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show in JuneEight men were indicted on murder and terrorism cons…
France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal
Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either S…
NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.…
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida…
How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.…
Syria says cell behind ‘terrorist bombings’ in Damascus arrested
Explosions rocked the Syrian capital on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city.…
'Absolute perfection!' Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco
All the angles of Kylian Mbappe's opener for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.…
Vermont is creating a statewide trail, and making sure it's accessible to all
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile, multi-use trail called The Velomont that will span the length of the s…
Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.…
Explosions heard in Iran as US military denies involvement
Iranian media report loud explosions in several locations as Israeli officials say war is 'not over'.…
England thrash India as Brook shines in Bristol to secure series win
Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 79 to guide England to a nine-wicket win against India in Bristol, to go 3-0 in the five match series and secure their fir…
Noskova beats Kostyuk to set up all-Czech Wimbledon women's final
Linda Noskova defeats Marta Kostyuk in straight sets in the women's singles semi-final, to set up a meeting with Karolina Muchova for the 2026 Wimbled…
What happened to the beautiful game?
Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.…