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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Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast
The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.…
As Iran and US near a deal, Tehran remembers another recent bloody conflict
Iranian authorities say assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them.…
Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.…
Iranians divided on peace prospects after US-Iran say a deal is near
Iranians gave mixed reactions as Iran and the US said they were close to an interim agreement to end the war.…
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.…
Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole
George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.…
Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court ruling
Judge says Trump-backed board's move to add president's name unlawful, requires Congressional approval.…
From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons
This testimony is part of a wider pattern documented in reports describing sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons.…
‘Lots of things can still go wrong’ with US-Iran deal to end the war
Henry Ensher says the US–Iran agreement is not a final settlement but only the start of a process that can go wrong.…
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.…
4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe …
Deadly military plane crash in India’s Assam
A military transport aircraft has crashed in India’s northeastern Assam during a routine fligh.…
Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Funeral ceremonies will take place in Tehran and Qom before a burial in his home town of Mashhad.…
Officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence'
A criminal investigation is launched and the officer removed from frontline duties, say police.…
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater
Yemen’s 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater…
Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup group match – preview, team news, lineups
After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.…
Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo
Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes.…
'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.…
'Cool Ladies Club' is directed by 10 working-class women. They live up to the title
They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are…
The US border runs straight through the World Cup
The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.…
COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safe
Human bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here's the science behind how heat kills. An…
Palestinian American woman held without charge by Israeli military
Soldiers arrested university student Sama Safi, 20, along with members of Palestinian women’s national soccer teamA 20-year-old Palestinian American w…
Israel attacks Lebanon despite being included in potential peace deal
Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding.…
Boy, 14, among arrests after man fatally assaulted
Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.…
Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues
US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.…
‘Right to protest genocide’ denied: Scotland’s Palestine Action supporters
As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.…
Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight
After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.…
US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals
The company said it received an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.…
Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief
Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.…
Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco
Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.…