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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Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement…
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speech
Trump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving a defensive and defiant speech…
Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' su…
Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at UNGA
Middle East crises in focus as UN General Assembly hears from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Yemen.…
What’s in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.…
Netanyahu lambasts Israel’s critics at UN as New York protesters detained | First Thing
More than 100 people arrested, including celebrities, while Israeli PM was claiming war on Gaza is ‘the opposite of genocide’. Plus a Guardian investi…
UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak
The US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day.…
From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changed
Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.…
Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US
Tehran seeks rapid implementation failed ceasefire deal, offering to open Hormuz if regional conflicts halted.…
Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan
Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.…
Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs
The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.…
Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting
Chelsea are charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham in August.…
Is Switzerland's neutrality at a crossroads?
Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts.…
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here's why you should care
The U.S. has tapped into its strategic oil reserve to help drive down rising gasoline prices in the wake of the war with Iran. Can oil from Venezuela …
Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount
France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Turkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.…
Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.…
Victims 'grossly failed' by sex offender bail decision
Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.…
'Heartbreaking': The man driven out by the UK's £5bn theme park
Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.…
Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three
Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.…
Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.…
Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.…
Watch: Pomp and toasts - day two of state visit
Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry, with Trump offering his guest a two-month truce on the brewing tariff …
Multiple regions in Russia come under Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.…
Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme
A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks.…
Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebration
Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.…
Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.…
A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns
The Canadian Prime Minister told The New York Times that Canada has considered the remote possibility of US military action.…
Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.…
Young men flee Tigray amid fears of forced recruitment
Years after the war, unresolved tensions are again leaving young people fearful of being drawn into fighting.…
Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation
Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.…