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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Trump’s latest wave of Iran sanctions: Which 60 entities are targeted?
Dozens of groups in Iran and other countries face US sanctions over ties to Iranian oil, weapons and cyberoperations.…
LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' - Faldo
Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the Europ…
Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told'
Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told".…
Gaza child breaks down in tears after an Israeli threat over kites
Gaza child breaks down in tears after an Israeli threat over kites…
Popcorn and cartoons: A Gaza cinema gives girls a brief escape from war
A group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.…
How Israel’s Netanyahu weaponises religion in his war rhetoric
Israeli prime minister has used ancient religious texts to validate pre-emptive warfare and bypass international law.…
Real Madrid’s Mourinho ‘happy’ with transfers despite Rodri miss
Yan Diomande topped Real's transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.…
US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction
The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.…
Tottenham sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City
Savinho's arrival, which comes in a busy transfer window for Spurs, takes their spending past $400m.…
What to expect in elections in South Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma
These special and run-off elections will continue setting the stage for November's midterm elections.…
Israeli forces raid UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem
The forces raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a key facility operated by the UNRWA.…
‘We can’t breathe’: Indonesians battle wildfire haze
Wildfires are raging across Indonesia, affecting at least 10 provinces and blanketing communities in hazardous haze.…
Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida
Kenya Glasgow and her toddler died after lightning struck in Margate, near Fort LauderdaleA mother and her toddler were killed recently by a lightning…
Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack
Ukraine hits Russia's Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in latest attacks targeting energy infrastructure.…
Rohingya refugees demand justice, dignity at Cox’s Bazar protest
The United Council of Rohingya refugee group says it organised the protest to highlight 'ongoing humanitarian crisis'.…
Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil
Rwanda says FDLR threat justifies its continued involvement in eastern DRC, as efforts to verify a ceasefire advance.…
How water becomes a weapon of war
A Palestinian spring now fills a swimming pool that belongs to Israeli settlers. AJLabs on how water became a weapon.…
One arrest after police stop taxi being driven wrong way down dual carriageway
Police said before the vehicle entered the road a cyclist was knocked off their bike and parked car were damaged.…
UK to back Ukraine with missile blueprints amid Russia-Ukraine strikes
UK PM Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on his first foreign trip, pledging to give cruise missile designs to Ukraine.…
Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.…
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hubEurope live – latest updatesGerman inve…
Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.…
Five more arrests in wrong-way crash investigation
A total of 17 people have now been arrested in the investigation into the crash that killed seven, including two police officers.…
£71m investment to reopen tungsten mine in Devon
The Hemerdon mine in Devon will receive the money from the National Wealth Fund.…
How the US sanctions on Iran impact China
US sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.…
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate TehranExplainer: could US sanctions thre…
Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.…
Why Rohingya refugees are protesting in Cox’s Bazar, 9 years after genocide
Rohingya refugees face deep aid cuts in Bangladesh and forced evictions in Malaysia and India.…
Palestine weekly: After Kushner departs, Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Israel deepens Gaza attacks and West Bank expansion as countries condemn abuses but impose few consequences.…
Russia mobilisation fears grow amid reports of intimidating tactics
Military recruitment efforts are reportedly more aggressive as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine.…