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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Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.…
Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque
A new season approaches - religiously, politically and agriculturally - and with it comes corresponding escalation.…
PM to warn EU chief of 'damage' posed by Made in Europe scheme
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when the meets the European Commission President in New York.…
First person to face UK prosecution for Rwanda genocide appears in court
Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.…
Trump-GCC Summit in New York: What does each side want?
Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of UNGA.…
British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager
The man had jumped in to save a father and son in difficulty in the water, local officials say.…
Piers Morgan says he will sue Earl Spencer over ‘fabricated inaccuracies’
Broadcaster refutes memoir claim that he was behind alleged hidden-camera gym photos of Diana, Princess of WalesPiers Morgan has said he will sue Earl…
Mikel Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.…
Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal
Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women's road race.…
To Kill A Mockingbird first edition found in Oxfam shop
The copy of Harper Lee's seminal 1960 work was discovered in a box of American books given to the charity.…
What Syrians want from al-Sharaa’s proposal of a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA
As President al-Sharaa is set to present a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA, Syrians at home demand safety and justice.…
Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to mothball three major chemical sites in Hull
The wholesale price of natural gas has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July.…
Man shot by ICE agent is in detention with bullet in his back
Man shot by ICE agent is in detention with bullet in his back…
Trump set to address UNGA with Middle East and Ukraine on agenda – US politics live
President also due to hold meetings with 11 world leadersSign up for US Breaking News emailsThe major US television news outlets agreed to suspend the…
Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
As the U.S. conflict with Iran drags, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have opened a new front, taking new territory and displacing more than 100,0…
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump. And, Paramount settles in massive merger lawsuit
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued Trump after the networks were suspended from the White House. And, Paramount makes concessions to resolve a lawsuit…
India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs as Mandhana shines in Asian Games final
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 runs, 10 less than Mandhana's belligerent match-winning innings as India retained gold.…
New DNA analysis adds evidence Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings
A lock of hair, 15 years of sleuthing and a 200-year-old question. In History by a Hair, Smithsonian Institution scholar Richard Kurin follows the DNA…
Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.…
Gunman opens fire near high school in western Turkiye, wounding eight
Police arrest suspect in shooting near high school as injured are rushed to local hospitals for treatment.…
EU deadlocked on changes to Russia sanctions ahead of key Ukraine, Greenland talks - Europe live
Without an agreement sanctions on nearly 3,000 entities accused of supporting the war on Ukraine will lapse at the end of the dayin BrusselsThe EU is …
Teenager captured after 11 shot at Turkish high school
Footage appears to show a male in the area carrying a firearm, while officials say the attacker has been captured.…
No regular contact with pair held in Iran, family say
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were promised contact after they ended hunger strikes.…
‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation
Nearly 100 people have died in recent days in the scramble for gold, whose value has grown in a shattered economy.…
New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A new book by the late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has made headlines with damning allegations about King Charles III. Buckingham Palac…
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three as Zelenskyy in US for UN summit
Overnight missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian regions as world leaders gather in New York, US.…
Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch
The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.…
The most memorable moments at UNGA
The UN General Assembly has delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments. Here’s a look back at some of them.…
Palestinians turn to communal ovens to bake bread in Gaza
Amid Gaza’s food crisis, bread remains a staple as displaced families use communal ovens to save on costly fuel.…