Conflict & War
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Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims sue California museum over Nazi-looted art
Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum holds 16th-century paintings stolen by the Nazis during the second world warJewish heirs of Holocaust victims and their…
Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts in Saudi capital
Authorities also issued warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu, a major industrial port and home to vital oil facilitiesFlames and a large plume of black smoke…
Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return
Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.…
What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.…
Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.…
Taiwan flexes military capabilities ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Taiwan has staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones as Donald Trump prepares to host China’s Xi Jinping.…
An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
Some officials and state media have long openly described the industry as a ‘mafia’ system.…
In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.…
Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways
Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.…
Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat
Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing…
US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea
The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.…
Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.…
The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why
The revelation ‘left experts scratching their heads at exactly what Donald Trump has in his cosmic arsenal’In Hollywood at least, space weapons are a …
Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout
Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.…
NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message
Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.…
Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea
Ukraine's Air Force says Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.…
Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in Tehran
Armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.…
Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
Michael Marra has been named as Anas Sarwar's replacement.…
LIVE: Brighton vs Arsenal – Premier League
Follow live updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, ahead of our text commentary stream coverage.…
Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal
The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.…
NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?
Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.…
Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul
The Iranian lender has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Tehran's nuclear programme.…
Ugo Ugochukwu: Road to F1
Ugo Ugochukwu has become the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship.…
Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoon
Chelsea left with one point from their last three Premier League games after a 3-0 defeat at neighbours Brentford.…
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.…
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale …
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.…
From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary
As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaignFirst there was a moment of stunned s…
Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.…
The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
The floods raised concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored.…