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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Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?
In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.…
Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.…
Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.…
Saudi’s strike Yemen’s Houthi-held Hodeidah: Rebel media
This is a breaking news story.…
Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car
An Irish court is told the accused, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, is studying to become a barrister.…
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her compl…
Car bomb attack kills 27 in northwest Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban said four suicide bombers carried out the assault in the country's northwest.…
Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada
At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on recordHow dangerous are wildfires and ho…
Israel raids hospital, shuts off Nablus following deadly settler attack
Israel has arrested wounded Palestinians in a hospital as it shuts off Nablus following Friday’s deadly settler attack…
Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.…
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp.…
Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal
Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal…
Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes
Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.…
Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
Metropolitan police say officers from marine unit entered water but are now receiving treatment Five officers have been injured after a police boat st…
Beach hero tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mum
Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.…
US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes
No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and KuwaitThe US struck targets across Iran on Friday,…
Iran’s much improved missile systems pose a real threat to the US
Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up failures in American air defences in the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalat…
Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand attended by no more than 1,500 fans - and which was not televised live anywhere in the wor…
Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour after Alpe d'Huez win
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on …
A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.…
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.…
‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs
Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.…
Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.…
US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.…
Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.…
PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play
Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".…
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Visit will be Netanyahu's seventh to White House, underscoring US commitment during war with Iran, genocide in Gaza.…
LIVE: Israeli settlers attack West Bank’s Nablus, shooting leaves six dead
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed after about 20 settlers raid the village of Tal in occupied West Bank.…
Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers
Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers.…
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers from Los Angeles Lakers
James's move comes after saying he was 'done' after his 23rd NBA season and it was his last with Los Angeles Lakers.…