Conflict & War
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Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran
Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran…
Morning news brief
The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches…
JD Vance announces birth of baby boy with wife Usha
The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.…
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.…
Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says
The People's Action Party, which prides itself on a clean reputation, has been rocked by a series of scandals recently.…
US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?
Iran's IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.…
Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup
Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup…
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.…
Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.…
Last night, I was Spanish, and so were millions around the world
For many of us, Gaza was on our mind when we watched and celebrated Spain’s triumph at the World Cup.…
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.…
US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The US military carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran.…
Trump: Latest strikes on Iran ‘in honour’ of killed US military personnel
US President Donald Trump said the latest strikes on Iran were carried out 'in honour' of killed US military personnel.…
‘It’s total devastation’: inside the Amazonian war against illegal gold mining
The Guardian goes on the ground with Brazilian forces fighting to eradicate mining that has destroyed protected areas of Indigenous landThe jerry-buil…
Protests in Houston continue over ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds gather in Texas city, demanding justice for the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Mexican man…
Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory.…
US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel
After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in …
Spain fans hail new generation, as Argentina says goodbye to an icon
Revellers take to streets of New York following Spain's defeat of Argentina in Messi's likely final World Cup match.…
Mbappe takes home second Golden Boot, Spain sweeps World Cup awards
While Ferran Torres orchestrated Spain's winning the ultimate prize, his teammates walk away with awards of their own.…
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
A US soldier has been killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian downed drone.…
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 Breivik massacre
The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.…
US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Iranian media report blasts in cities in the far north and far south, including Tabriz and Chabahar.…
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.…
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.…
Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance b…
Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran
US forces attack Iran for ninth consecutive night as one US soldier killed in northern Iraq.…
The Papers: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'
Two stories are dominating Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham set to become PM, and Spain winning the World Cup.…
US targets Iran in ninth night of strikes in wake of US troop deaths – Middle East crisis live
Preliminary deal aimed at ending the war has collapsed as US and Iran fight to break deadlock over strait of HormuzUS says another service member kill…
'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.…
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife announce birth of fourth child
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.…