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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Morocco says it has dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack
Police arrest 10 suspects, seizing bladed weapons, military-style clothes and bomb‑making instructions.…
Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'
Canada announced the multi-billion dollar deal for 12 submarines from German company TKMS just as PM Carney heads to a major Nato summit.…
Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for new submarines
German-owned TKMS made the bid with NATO ally Norway, beating out South Korea's Hanwha Ocean.…
Influencers say they’re ‘honoured’ to attend Khamenei funeral
Several social media influencers travelled to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.…
Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance
Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukesKeir Starmer will seek to work with Europe…
Survivors and bodies still being pulled from rubble days after twin quakes
International aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck.…
This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.…
Crowds hold ‘destroy Israel’ banner at Spain’s Pamplona bull run
A giant banner reading ‘Destroy Israel’ was unfurled as thousands gathered for the San Fermin bull run festival.…
US judge tosses out Musk’s bid to void Twitter fraud verdict
Jurors had found owner Elon Musk liable for tweets questioning whether Twitter was overrun by fake and spam accounts.…
USA vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16
Live coverage and text-stream updates of USA against Belgium in last-16 game, overshadowed by Balogun suspension row.…
Mbappe, FFF hit back at Paraguayan senator Amarilla over racist tirade
Amarilla called Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian' after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.…
Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye
The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.…
Body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrives in Qom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom as millions of mourners honour his leadership over past three days.…
US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law
Parents must approve app downloads for minors as legal fight over Texas age verification law continues.…
Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico.…
What is the fallout of the increasing violence in Mali?
Coalition of rebels and armed groups carries out another series of attacks.…
Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being
Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go int…
Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk
Judge to decide whether there's enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist's killing.…
Australia news live: Wong says China’s missile test in Pacific a ‘destabilising act’ that could ‘lead to miscalculation’
Foreign affairs minister says Australia made clear its displeasure at China’s long-range missile test and will keep doing so. Follow today’s news live…
Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge
Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC's decisions have been successfully appealed several times in the last six years.…
NATO urges members to deliver plans for reaching defence spending targets
US warns of consequences for NATO members without clear spending plans, signalling high expectations from allies.…
Britain's Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals in history-making match
Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a G…
FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.…
Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual
Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time".…
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500
Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.…
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez concedes Peru vote to Keiko Fujimori
Announcement comes days after Peru's electoral agency certified right-wing Fujimori as winner in razor-thin race.…
Nigeria sees no sign that anti-immigrant violence is waning in South Africa
South Africa's government has been accused of not doing enough to tackle xenophobic attacks.…
NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.…
Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign 'aggressors'.…
Trump rings in new ‘Trump Account’ investment accounts for children
US President Donald Trump rang the opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to welcome 'Trump Accounts'.…