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 army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officialsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll has handed …
Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory
Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.…
Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later, police have said.…
More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.…
Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel
After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.…
Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.…
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement…
US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says
Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with voteThe highest‑ranking US militar…
Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.…
Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.…
Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla
Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.…
U.S. sues Amazon over its advertising prices
Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.…
Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for children
A damaged ambulance in Gaza has been converted by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society into the ‘Dream Bus’.…
Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections
Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.…
Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem
Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.…
Far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir and settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with settlers, violating decades-old status quo arrangement.…
What to know: US court hearing held for alleged Lockerbie bombmaker
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is the third person charged in the downing of Pan Am Flight 103.…
GTA 6: Why is the world’s most anticipated game facing backlash?
You paid for it. But do you actually own it? GTA 6 is exposing a bigger battle over the future of gaming.…
Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event
The Chief Rabbi and Angela Rayner are among those at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.…
Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster
TCG Isin expected to play vital role in locating Filo Jet’s voyage data recorder 514 metres below surfaceA deep-sea search and rescue vessel is on its…
Conservative reshuffle: who’s who in Kemi Badenoch’s top team?
From a darling of the Tory right to a moderate former army officer, we profile the key playersKemi Badenoch has kicked off the return to parliament wi…
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report
Israel escalates its attacks across the Gaza Strip in recent days despite a US-brokered 'ceasefire'.…
Congressional nominee Brad Lander heckled over Israel stance at New York protest
Lander screamed at and verbally abused as he protested against Hindu nationalist rally in Madison Square GardenNew York Democratic congressional nomin…
Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade
Drivers demand an exemption to 90-day limit to stay in Schengen area, saying current rules stop them from working.…
Palestinian farmers rebuild what Israeli settlers destroy in West Bank
Israeli settler pogroms destroy greenhouses and crops, but Burin's farmers insist on rebuilding.…
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.…
India’s PM Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Russia’s Putin
India’s PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.…
Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on the US's economic pressure campaign at a meeting of G20 finance ministers.…
Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated video
Video depicting Kharg Island being attacked is later followed by more warnings from President Trump.…
Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up
Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US and…