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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Five killed, dozens more feared dead in boat adrift off Canary Islands
Spanish migrant NGO says more than 80 people likely perished on the boat that left The Gambia 27 days ago.…
How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour
Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.…
Aid operations in aftermath of deadly Nepal floods hampered by conditions | First Thing
Guardian reporters in Nepal have witnessed first-hand the scenes of destruction and grief after the flash floods. Plus, a not-to-be-missed interview w…
Sarr needs time to process collapse of Liverpool move
Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says Eagles head coach Pierre Sage.…
EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report
Fragmented infrastructure and reliance on US continue to hinder ‘defence readiness’, says European court of auditorsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU…
Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences
Supporters of those who participated in a raid on an Israeli weapons maker say the sentences set a dangerous precedent.…
Wong takes first ODI five-wicket haul for England
An excellent performance from Issy Wong sees her get a five-wicket haul - her first for England in ODI cricket - during the second One Day Internation…
They were raised on Drag Race UK - but can they snatch the crown?
A new wave of queens raised on the hit reality show are among the 12 contestants set to compete for the series eight crown.…
Rise of far-right leader Roberto Vannacci challenges Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone
Futuro Nazionale’s speedy rise in polls prompts questions over whether PM will return to her roots before electionEurope live – latest updatesGiorgia …
US commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claims
President said Howard Lutnick had Venezuela operation on his mind when he was discussing Iran war on CNBCDonald Trump has claimed his commerce secreta…
Schools to close early for A66 crash funeral amid safety concerns
The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.…
Iranian drone damages residential building in Kuwait City
An Iranian drone attack damaged a residential building in Kuwait, authorities say, with no casualties reported.…
Veteran political journalist on division among Democrats over democratic socialism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein about the Democratic Party's division over embracing democratic socialism.…
Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy
Domestic security service says clash with military intelligence directorate ‘definitely shouldn’t have happened’Several people have been injured in a …
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressuresIran has contin…
Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass
Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.…
Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift
From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s war from space.…
Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions
Explosions and gunfire rock Baidoa as armed groups strike during South West State's political tensions.…
Who are the ‘Hilltop Girls’ behind Israel’s ‘soft settlement’ strategy?
They're not carrying out pogroms, but are nonetheless setting the stage for land grabs by Israeli settlers.…
Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why?
Three intelligence officers were wounded in shootout that Zelenskyy has described as 'absolutely disgraceful'.…
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, is charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving and reckless driving.…
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.…
‘Can I take the door?’ woman pleads at Syrian prison exhibit
A Syrian woman spotted her missing brother’s name on a prison cell door at an exhibition in Damascus.…
No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know
Abu Safia, who has been under custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.…
Pupil who stabbed teacher in head given four-year detention order
Vicki Williams feared she would die in the classroom attack at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.…
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event…
Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.…
UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decades
The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.…
Kenya’s aviation strike is over, but the dispute is far from settled
Years of wrangling over pay, union recognition and collective bargaining are now back on the negotiating table.…
Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.…