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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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FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal

FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal

FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.…

Watch The Open: First round highlights

Watch The Open: First round highlights

First Round Highlights from Royal Birkdale as the quest for the Claret Jug commences…

How Syria is redefining ties with Russia

How Syria is redefining ties with Russia

After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.…

Brown leads English contingent hoping to 'bring home' The Open

Brown leads English contingent hoping to 'bring home' The Open

When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the UK's top golfers to take centre stage at the Open - led by the colourful Da…

Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff

Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff

Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup.…

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment

Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.…

England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's foo…

Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank

Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank

More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.…

The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran

The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran

Washington's spoiler problem sits inside its own alliance, and the spoiler playbook was never written for friends.…

After years of false claims on voting, Trump to give an address on election integrity

After years of false claims on voting, Trump to give an address on election integrity

President Trump, who for years has sowed doubt about the security of American elections, is scheduled to give a primetime address Thursday night about…

How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?

How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?

After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.…

Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case

Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case

The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister's killing.…

Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.…

What could a US ground invasion of Iran look like?

What could a US ground invasion of Iran look like?

Donald Trump has refused to rule out sending US troops into Iran as fighting resumes and US strikes continue.…

John Fetterman says he would leave Democrats if they became ‘anti-Israel’

John Fetterman says he would leave Democrats if they became ‘anti-Israel’

His comments come after 103 House Democrats backed an unsuccessful bid to halt billions in military aid to IsraelIsrael’s support among Democrats is s…

Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free

Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free

Uganda ⁠⁠discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has 'expanded faster than any previous outbreak' in DRC.…

Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics

Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics

BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England sq…

Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital

Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital

Iran accuses US of 'cowardly war crime' as doctor says blast was 'so close' they thought the hospital was struck.…

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.…

In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes

In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes

Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria's 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.…

A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle

A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle

More than 100 Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as US public opinion shifts – Republicans are noticing tooSomewhere in the days before Wed…

WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo

WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo

The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.…

Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall

Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall

Nottingham Forest are set to make an offer of £45m for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall.…

Amnesty UK self-reports to watchdog after calling JK Rowling women’s centre ‘anti-rights’

Amnesty UK self-reports to watchdog after calling JK Rowling women’s centre ‘anti-rights’

Beira’s Place in Edinburgh, founded by the author, says claim was ‘deeply offensive’ as it considers legal actionAmnesty International UK has referred…

Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire

Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire

Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.…

British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'

British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'

Scunthorpe responds to the government's decision to nationalise British Steel.…

Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words

Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words

It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.…

Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.…

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.…

Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress

Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress

Orthodox Jewish organizations say the bill, if passed, would force morning prayer services to start after 9 a.m. in some parts of the country, making …