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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Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell
World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix fina…

US bombers sent home from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot
Aircraft seen leaving at Gloucestershire base following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central LondonThe US Air Force has pulled its bombe…

US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.…

Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under…

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.…

Israel lashes out as UK’s Green Party formally defines Zionism as ‘racism’
Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.…

Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election
Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballotBosnian Serb nationalist politician Milor…

Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential raceThe incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is…

Ku Klux Klan leader claims rising support ahead of US midterm elections
The Ku Klux Klan says support for its message is growing as it seeks to rebrand around family and faith.…

Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligenc…

War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?
Former Iranian and US diplomats agree that the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks.…

Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.…

Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy
Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.…

Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego…

Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.…

US and Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest international goalscorer
Sullivan’s goal came after teenager Julian Hall, 18, had given Mauricio Pochettino's side the lead in Mexico friendly.…

Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.…

Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
Trucks were 'clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles', UN agency says.…

Germany’s Merz in Kyiv announces $1.5B in aid, urges Putin to end war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid…

Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day
Protesters say the election commission’s voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters to benefit PM Modi.…

Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered in Lincoln
Walls at the site have been unearthed as part of a three-day dig by Time Team experts.…

Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder
Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.…

Portugal vs Norway live – UEFA Nations League
Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.…

Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown
Criminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.…

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces arrest school children during raid
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces arrest school children during raid…

Three years of genocide in Gaza through one man’s camera
For almost three years, Ibrahim Rabaa has filmed fragments of his life through Israel’s genocide in Gaza.…

‘Did he know?’: Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning
The fixation on Netanyahu’s failures allows Israel to avoid confronting what it has done in Gaza.…

Why does the US want to deport Salah Sarsour?
A US judge has ruled a prominent Palestinian rights advocate can be deported under a controversial, cold-war era law.…

Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.…

Iran tells US: there is ‘no military solution’ to end the war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the era of “wasting time and dictating demands is over’.…