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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Abroad and at odds: How the war has divided Iranians in the diaspora
Many Iranians in the diaspora remain caught in the paradox of opposing the war and the government in Tehran.…
Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.…
Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv
Zelenskyy says Moscow is capitalising on shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors to lower morale in capitalEurope live – latest updatesAt least 12 pe…
Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct
Male police officer caught on camera during 9 February protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac HerzogGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children
At least three killed and several wounded in an Israeli air attack in the al-Kateeba district west of Gaza City.…
Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former cap…
Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.…
Luxembourg drops approval for Israel bonds issue: What that means
Israel’s future borrowing in EU markets remains uncertain as Luxembourg moves to let bond prospectus expire.…
Albanese has everything to lose engaging in a fight with Hanson, but he may be drawn in anyway | Analysis
The PM wants to combat One Nation through core Labor values such as education and health, even as his popularity takes a beatingGet our breaking news …
Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies
A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.…
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.…
At least 12 people killed in Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy says dozens more injured as strikes leave thousands without electricity in Odesa regionSeparately, we are picking up reports in the German p…
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines, whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in t…
AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market
Spiking prices and rental bidding wars are raising fears of more displacement in a city where previous tech booms and a housing shortage have already …
South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work
The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.…
Almost half of terrorism arrests in Great Britain since 9/11 have been in past year
Increase coincides with proscription of Palestine Action last year which has led to thousands of arrests for allegedly supporting the protest groupAlm…
Palestine weekly: Israel’s rightwing campaigns on anti-Palestinian abuses
Israeli ministers escalate campaign rhetoric with AI ads as Gaza strikes widen ahead of tight October election.…
Hindu pilgrims, on arduous trek, among Nepal's missing
Among the hundreds still missing on Nepal's border with China are Hindus from India and beyond, participating in a journey of devotion to a sacred mou…
Can Europe fill vacuum left in Lebanon as UN peacekeeping force winds up?
Analysts say Israel could benefit when UNIFIL's mandate expires on December 31.…
Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods
Pogroms in the occupied West Bank continue, with Israeli forces demolishing homes and settlers attacking residents.…
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's…
How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.…
Oil prices climb as US, Iranian attacks stoke fears of escalation
After peaking at $94.40 a barrel on August 21, Brent has been trading in the range of $86-$91 since the MoU lapsed.…
Russian strike hits rail workers in new deadly attacks on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 17 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.…
Ex-gang leader ‘Keffe D’ found guilty of killing rap legend Tupac Shakur
Jury finds Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, guilty of murdering the chart-topping artist in the 1996 shooting.…
Teenager pleads guilty to planning terrorist bombing targeting Opera House and Sydney marathon
Boy, 16, testifies he was radicalised on TikTok before connecting to extremists on TelegramFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet o…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader…
'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.…
Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for first time
This may well be the point when his honeymoon period as PM ends and the hard work begins, Damian Grammaticas writes.…
Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo
Respiratory illnesses surge as hazardous air settles over Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.…