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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Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala
At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding…
‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York.…
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
Five more bodies have been found along Ceuta's coastline as enclave recovers from unprecedented border influx.…
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.…
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.…
Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat
Explosion took place near crowd rallying against a surge in violence in northwestern Pakistan.…
Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport
Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled.…
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.…
Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports
Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.…
How to end the ‘Hormuz war’
The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.…
Israeli settlers shoot Palestinian child during farm raid
CCTV captured the moment a nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back by Israeli settlers.…
Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.…
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.…
Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xavi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.…
Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew
Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man in a critical condition.…
Man admits killing Scottish woman found in suitcase, Greek police say
The man was arrested on suspicion of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, as well as robbery and weapons offences.…
Tanks, troops and space
Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.…
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of…
Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary
Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.…
House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite
Cotality data shows a drop in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, as nation’s median home price falls about $19,000 below its March peakGet our breaking new…
No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran
Iran says Trump's comment on pullback from threatened strikes made 'within the context of psychological operations'.…
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea…
Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires
Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France, and Spain, sparking evacuations.…
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.…
‘There’s no nurdle fairy’: thousands mobilise to clean up plastic spillage in north-east England
Volunteers painstakingly gather plastic pellets washing up on beaches after ship collision on 19 July“You’ve got a local community that really cares a…
Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers
Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen's water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.…
Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown
Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.…
The legacy of Epping's asylum protests a year on: 'It's still discussed in shops, pubs and cafes'
People living in the west Essex town describe the division which is now felt by some locals.…
Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.…
New video evidence upends the unsolved killing of a Black teen at a Seattle protest
Hours of video analyzed in an 18-month investigation reveal what really happened the night Antonio Mays Jr. was shot at the Capitol Hill Occupied Prot…