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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Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.…
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London
Judge says Pouria Zeraati was targeted outside Wimbledon home because of his criticism of Tehran regimeTwo Romanians who took part in a “targeted” kni…
World leaders pay tribute to Iran’s late leader Khamenei in Tehran
World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran…
Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.…
Pakistan bus crash kills 40
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan.…
Djokovic fights off Rinderknech to claim more history
Novak Djokovic claims his latest piece of history as he equals Roger Federer's record total of 105 men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by battling p…
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.…
Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.…
Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday.…
Heavy rain floods Mumbai during intense monsoon spell
Heavy monsoon rains have inundated parts of Mumbai, India's financial capital, causing widespread flooding.…
Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.…
Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.…
William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".…
Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after alleged airspace intrusion
This is a breaking news story.…
Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels
The average temperatures on June 24 and 25 this year were the highest ever recorded in the country.…
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.…
Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’
Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.…
Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.…
Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper
Slain seeking cooking gas, Gaza goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar joins more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed in war.…
Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead
Syrian Bar Association mourns six lawyers amid international condemnation of Thursday's attack in Damascus.…
Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'
Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to…
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.…
Don’t eat your greens? A diet taking Yemen by storm has doctors worried
Hospitals in Yemen report increase in workload after struck off doctor encourages diabetes patients not to take insulin.…
Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.…
Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team
Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test …
Russian advance collapses in Ukraine as anxiety rises in Moscow
Observers suggest 1.4 million Russian soldiers have been killed since the war began.…
Three men found not guilty of Lyra McKee murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.…
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midter…
Video: The Cape Verde effect
Cape Verde's World Cup run has become about more than football.…
Canada vs Morocco: World Cup Round of 16: Saibari, prediction, schedule
World Cup cohosts Canada face mighty Morocco in their first-ever last-16 appearance at the FIFA World Cup.…