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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The Mecca pact is not just another regional alliance
It could set the stage for a profound transformation of regional security in the Gulf.…
What now as Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza?
As Netanyahu demands 'genuine' Hamas disarmament before considering pull-out from Gaza, a look at what happens next.…
Fulham agree £30m fee for Southampton's Charles
Fulham agree a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical.…
Hundreds forced onto Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted building
Around 300 residents camp on Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted buildings.…
‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations
‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations…
This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon
A new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homeland of Camer…
Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?
While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.…
Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples
For days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.…
Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu rejects US’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Israel prime minister says he will not support 15-point plan hailed by Donald TrumpIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza plan …
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.…
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Saudi oil refinery
Drone strike comes after Riyadh signs defence pact and Iran issues tough demands to reopen of strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updates…
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can res…
La Liga: Five key talking points heading into the 2026-2027 season
Jose Mourinho is back at Madrid, and Barcelona eye third straight title while new rule changes aim to cut time-wasting.…
Israel rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace plan
Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Board of Peace plan for Gaza.…
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza
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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.…
Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of harming global food security amid a plate of attacks on Odesa's port.…
Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and even have their own range of merchandise.…
Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.…
Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to p…
Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status?
The Iranian president calls for an end to deadlock with the US, declaring it the right moment for a lasting agreement.…
Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup
The North African nations become the first teams from the continent to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.…
FIFA decries ‘concerted’ effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens
Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.…
Palestinians in occupied West Bank hold firm on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Israeli settlers and the military are continuing a campaign to displace Palestinians in the West Bank, residents say.…
Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk
Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk…
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S…
Nagasaki mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist’
Nagasaki Mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons can't coexist’ as Japan marks anniversary of the US atomic bombing.…
World number one Sabalenka upset by Alexandrova at Canadian Open
Ekaterina Alexandrov took down four-time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.…
Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank
New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.…
Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism
Nikita and Olga Belov say they will be persecuted on return to Moscow but are yet to convince Finnish authoritiesA Russian family faces deportation fr…