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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‘There is no ceasefire’ say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
'There is no ceasefire' say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes…
Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains
Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.…
Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions
Lightning kills a New Jersey man as rescues, power outages and travel disruption hit regionBands of deadly, extreme weather including torrential rain …
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war
F1 sets a mid-September deadline to decide whether final rounds in Middle East can be held due to US-Israel war on Iran.…
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’…
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
The US says it intercepts an Iranian 'surprise attack' on US forces as fears rise of wider war.…
A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery…
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.…
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.…
French DJ and electropop musician Kavinsky dies aged 50
He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".…
U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic
The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fa…
'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.…
Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold th…
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say…
How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.…
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with ‘aiding terrorism’
Russia's FSB says Telegram has not pulled content used by Ukrainian intelligence and 'terrorist' groups to plan attacks.…
EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.…
US blocks Iranian missile barrage as pause in fighting falters | First Thing
US military says it intercepted all Iranian missiles, as fighting threatens to resume. Plus, how Armenians seek to breathe more easily by heading unde…
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.…
A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war
A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.…
Why US military prosecutes alleged rapes of women in UK as ‘sexual assaults’
Experts say lower-severity charges for American service personnel are deepening traumatic impact on survivorsAmerican service personnel accused of rap…
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian mi…
Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience…
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teach…
Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.…
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.…
US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.…
The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they …
Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia's top online retailer Wildberries says it has evacuated warehouses in Ryazan.…