Conflict & War
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‘We swept a lot under the carpet’: Vichy regime film hits home in France of 2026
Movie about Nazi-collaborating administration strikes chord during what director calls ‘time of great uncertainty’It is the story of how a lowly state…
Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
Two Iranian men are accused of preparing to commit an act of terrorism in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur.…
Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five
No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City's most crowded neighbourhoods.…
Iran war live: Fighting intensifies in Yemen, hundreds killed or injured
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as the army says 474 attacks in 24 hours killed or wounded 1,540 Houthi fighters.…
The Papers: 'G7 strikes oil deal' and 'Alison's TV heart scare'
G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after an export ban threat by Donald Trump.…
US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election
Security threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.…
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says
A ballistic missile is fired from the North Korean port city of Wonsan, South Korea's military says.…
Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says
Announcement from US officials comes after CDC declared end to outbreak that infected nearly 13,000 peopleThe Food and Drug Administration said on Fri…
Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi
Smit Machchhar recalls midair disaster after co-pilot's attack on Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.…
Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
HMS Agamemnon is the sixth vessel in the Astute class and will undergo sea trials after arriving on the Clyde.…
Man jailed for piloting small boat carrying 26 others
Jemal Abdela was sentenced after pleading guilty to endangering 26 others, including six children.…
Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.…
Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.…
Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.…
US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
The justice and treasury departments said they sent $2m to Hamas through charities and cryptocurrency, while six people were arrested across the US an…
Israeli general: Gaza captives could have been freed a year earlier
Israeli Gen. Nitzan Alon told a Washington Institute forum that all Gaza captives could've been freed a year earlier.…
Bosnia’s elections explained
Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.…
France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner
Italy's Alessandro Bastoni cancels out Michael Olise's opener for France in 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw in Saint-Denis.…
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie prim…
Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator
Retired General Nitzan Alon says more captives could have returned alive and a deal was possible 'maybe a year earlier'.…
Police bodycam shows Luigi Mangione arrest at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Newly released bodycam footage shows police arresting and searching Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona in 2024.…
Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League – Kane, Modric, teams, form
Heavyweights England play away to Croatia, with captain Harry Kane going up against veteran Luka Modric.…
Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region?
Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.…
Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.…
Arab party leader withdraws from Israeli elections
Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from Israel’s upcoming election.…
Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community
The men were arrested on 20 September, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendarTwo Iranian men have been charged in relation t…
Two Iranian nationals charged with terrorism offences
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city - on the eve of Yom Kippur.…
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say policeThe man accused of murdering Ann…
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE faci…
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".…