Conflict & War
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Pape: US trying to ‘squeak out of strategic defeat’ after Iran
Political scientist Robert Pape argues the fallout of Iran war curbs US hubris and challenges Trump’s self-image.…
Fresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly worded
Document appears to have been subject to conflicting interpretations on key issues of Lebanon ceasefire and strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – …
Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket
England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand.…
Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe
The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.…
Iraq arrests senior officials in anti-corruption raids
Iraqi security forces arrested several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad.…
Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’
Out-going Louisiana senator’s rebuke over Iran war is rare instance of a Republican politician standing up to TrumpBill Cassidy, the Republican senato…
Tips for taking care of your pets when fireworks are booming
Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a gui…
The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement
Both Washington and Tehran know that current deal will not lead to lasting peace. It is merely a strategic pause…
IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes
Markets in Iran react poorly after two nights of military confrontations over transit through the critical strait.…
Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bayThe former head of the armed forces has told Andy …
Full Strawberry Moon set to light up night sky
The first full Moon of summer will rise across UK skies this week…
Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.…
Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers
Israel is attacking West Bank agriculture in an attempt to drive Palestinian farmers off their land.…
Stories of survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Rescuers in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes left thousands missing.…
Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author Adam Johnson on US corporate media’s role in enabling the genocide in Gaza.…
Ukraine says it attacked two Russian oil refineries
At least two killed in drone attacks, Russian authorities say, as Ukraine continues to target energy facilities.…
Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement
Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversightMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesA new r…
How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of p…
Satellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela earthquakes
Satellite images show the before and after of parts of Venezuela left in ruins by two devastating quakes.…
Araghchi: Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control for 30 days
Iran’s foreign minister has urged ‘all parties not to interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.…
British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.…
I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.…
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting fo…
Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir
Police say the boy's body was recovered from Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge on Saturday night.…
Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.…
Saudi Arabia helicopter crash kills all 14 on board
The helicopter belonging to the Saudi Aramco oil company crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi state media reported.…
US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?
Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?…
‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.…
World Cup 2026: Most controversial VAR officiating decisions in group stage
From Iran's stoppage-time winner ruled out by VAR, to Ghana denied a penalty against England - all the controversies.…
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.…