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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South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.…
UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown
A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.…
Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters
United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again…
South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure
Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South K…
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.…
Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike
A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.…
The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder
An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing…
Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions
The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purposeIndonesia has re…
Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’
Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from ChinaFollow our Australia news…
Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.…
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.…
US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance
A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.…
Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026
Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.…
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.…
British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
Police exchanged fire with the suspected kidnappers, who were armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.…
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.…
See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.…
UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes
UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.…
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability
UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.…
Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip
President’s United Russia party faces no meaningful opposition after liberal anti-war party barred from ballotRussians are going to the polls to elect…
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad's regime.…
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.…
Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.…
US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, part of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, was in charge of Adra prison where prisoners were torturedThis article contains descriptions…
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz
Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.…
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.…
Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.…
Badenoch brings in lawyers over Tory-run borough's 94% council tax hike
A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.…
New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.…
US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.…