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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New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
New York City's rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria
Twenty seven people were rescued with injuries of varying severity; governor orders safety checks on surrounding area.…
U.S. pledges generous earthquake relief to Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be effective."…
Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zea…
US announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the deal after talks unfolded in Washington, DC.…
Hottest June day record broken again as temperature passes 37C
Suffolk reaches 37.3C on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease as the weekend progresses.…
Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon
Hezbollah says Israel has "no option" but to “unconditionally” withdraw from southern Lebanon and other occupied areas.…
Auction house criticised over sale of 3,000-year-old mummy head
Academics question the ethics of a UK auction house selling human heads that are thousands of years old.…
Norway vs France LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow live updates from the blockbuster clash in Group I - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.…
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.…
Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win
Ireland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.…
World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through
The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for wor…
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?…
Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.…
Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.…
Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.…
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns
President says his country will readmit genuine nationals but insists Europe must first verify deportees' identities.…
Palestinians grieve for a father-to-be shot by Israeli troops the day his son was born
Nayef Samaro, 25, was killed in an Israeli military raid on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, as he prepared to meet his wife at the hospital for the…
Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?
A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its permission.…
John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, pleads guilty in classified documents case
Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information while he was a national security adviser during President Trump's first t…
How transparent are the royals being about money?
After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.…
Plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building; damage reported
The cause of the damage could not be independently verified, and authorities did not immediately issue a statement on the incident.…
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various region…
In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible — and co…
Aid worker says hundreds remain trapped after Venezuela earthquakes
After earthquakes shattered much of the capital in Venezuela, Project Hope's Cesar Jimenez says rescue crews are racing to save hundreds trapped as in…
How can Democrats persuade more voters to like them?
We speak to Ben Rhodes, President Obama’s former senior advisor…
South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.…
Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.…
Tate brothers lose court bid to be told names of their UK accusers
Andrew and Tristan Tate will face multiple charges, including rape, when they are returned to the UK.…
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Trump's former national security adviser could face up to five years behind bars, though the plea deal may help him avoid time in prison, US media rep…