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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Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people
An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.…
Watch: Emotional moment as Alan Carr honoured at National Television Awards
The comedian received the Special Recognition prize at Tuesday night's awards.…
The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise
Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet.…
Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days
Israel announced it would close the consulate after UK said it was imposing sanctions on illegal settlements.…
Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?
Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.…
‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.…
Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.…
Is 15-year-old Gabriel set to become Man Utd's youngest ever player?
Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel has scored two magnificent goals in two Premier League 2 appearances for Manchester United - is he ready to make his senio…
Police say Nottingham attacks were 'not preventable'
Police say any mistakes were not missed opportunities to prevent the 2023 Nottingham attacks.…
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says…
US allies lack resources to keep pace on AI, top Pentagon official says
Cameron Stanley talks up ‘revolutionary’ AI capabilities and says Washington working with Nato and Five Eyes partnersThe Pentagon’s top artificial int…
Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialistsRepublicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday …
Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks: Balochistan’s Pashtun areas
A surge in attacks in Balochistan’s Pashtun-majority districts is raising questions about a widening rebellion.…
Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest
Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest…
Watch: Sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu house swallows driveway
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.…
Israeli parties submit slates for October Knesset elections
Israeli political parties submitted their lists for the October 27 Knesset elections before Tuesday's deadline.…
Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?
More European countries calling to ban products from illegal settlements, despite sizable overall trade with Israel.…
Turkish jets perform dramatic flyover above Egypt’s pyramids
The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, performed this spectacular demonstration flight over Egypt’s Pyramids of Gaza.…
Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.…
Citing the 'Deep State,' Trump overhauls the intelligence community
The catastrophic 9/11 attacks forced the intelligence community to radically revamp its ways of doing business. Now, critics say, President Trump is d…
Judges may face unprecedented decisions this election. A new guide seeks to help
The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario vo…
Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty
Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Servic…
Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas
Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the u…
COMIC: If we fight, is our love doomed? And other honest questions about conflict
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — wh…
National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a …
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash, flight data indicates
Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing fiv…
Miliband rejects chief rabbi’s claim that West Bank sanctions put UK Jews at risk
Foreign secretary says Sir Ephraim Mirvis wrong to suggest measures against Israeli settlements will make British Jews less safeUK politics live – lat…
Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry
The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.…
‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears
Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply.…
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.…