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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Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks…
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes…
O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.…
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.…
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.…
How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.…
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.…
US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges
Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.…
Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse
Health Ministry warns of 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life' in Gaza as Israel's attacks continue.…
Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus…
US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel
Congress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.…
Father of USS Lincoln sailor detained by ICE released from detention
Arrest of Luis Manuel Aviles, 48, sparked backlash as he was detained while his son, Joshua, was deployed in Middle EastThe father of a US navy sailor…
New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.…
Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.…
Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline against Sociedad as Real seek consecutive wins to open La Liga season.…
Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with army
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting ISIL.…
India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations
Police used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar's capital.…
Israeli forces block Palestinian American Lou Ridi from walking on his land
Israeli forces told Palestinian American Lou Ridi he cannot walk on his own land in Qusra, while settlers roam freely.…
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania
Experts warn that declining vaccination rates have opened the door for resurgence of disease once largely eradicated.…
More than 1,300 people arrested by ICE in Virginia and Maryland
More than 1,300 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland.…
Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's pl…
Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz
Omani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.…
Video: US country music legend Dolly Parton dies
US country music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family have announced in a video on social media.…
Trump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made
Department of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue 'cannot survive' without the US president's help.…
What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi?
Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.…
Wife of US soldier deported after Trump rollback on military family protections
Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, deported to Honduras, is latest military spouse to face removal amid Trump 2.0The wife of an active-duty US soldier …
Dolly Parton: The life of a legendary country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media.…
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.…
Video: Israeli forces raid UN training centre and raise Israeli flag
Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated after Israeli forces raided a UN-operated facility in occupied East Jerusalem.…
Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza
Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza…