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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US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.…
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.…
Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly
England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the opportunity to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.…
What do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?
Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.…
Artist sews names of Gaza children killed by Israel into gown
Welsh artist Diana Williams stitched the names of 300 babies killed by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza into a gown.…
Iran military warns US against Strait of Hormuz ‘interference’
Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Ukraine and allies launch coalition to tackle Russia’s ballistic missiles
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.…
UK arrests 12 over extreme right-wing ‘terror’ threat to Muslim event
Arrests come against a backdrop of rising racial tensions and hate crimes across Britain.…
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.…
Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are accused of helping the former soldier, who absconded from HMP Wandsworth in 2023.…
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks…
Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.…
Spanish PM visits site of deadly wildfire
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled a wildfire in Almeria.…
Locked exits, burning decor: inside Bangkok’s deadly pub fire
Survivors recount the horror after a deadly blaze engulfed a popular pub on a busy street in Bangkok.…
UK designates IRGC as terrorist organisation
The UK government has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under new powers.…
US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to 'anti-weaponization' fund.…
‘Coalition of the willing’ to build shared European anti-ballistic programme
Ukraine and nine other countries including UK issue joint statement as leaders meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in ParisUkraine and nine other countries inclu…
Israel sets October date for first elections since Hamas attacks in 2023
Vote will allow Israelis to pass judgment on Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of conflicts in Gaza and IranMiddle East crisis live – latest updates…
UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
London debuts new powers targeting state proxies after accusing Iranian outfit of engineering anti-Semitic attacks.…
Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading
Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.…
Hegseth announces joint taskforce with DoJ to target and prosecute press leaks
US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdownThe US defense secretary, Pete …
Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from KhameneiMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael tried to re…
How Lyhanna’s murder case is shedding light on child abuse in France
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna exposed years of alleged police and judicial failures in France.…
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.…
Serial killer to give DNA sample after claiming he murdered mum and daughter 30 years ago
Milly Dowler killer Bellfield claims he murdered the Russells - now a new DNA sample will be taken.…
Over half of adults with learning difficulties do not live past 65, report says
The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".…
US justice department investigating UAW president over corruption allegations
Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on GazaThe US Department of Justice…
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.…
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, wounds dozens: What we know
The blaze – one of Thailand’s worst in recent history – also injured more than 70 people, many of them critically.…
Trump says the U.S. will reinstate its blockade on Iran and charge a toll on ships
The move comes after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the third weekend in a row, raising the specter of a return to all-out war after a shaky cea…