Conflict & War
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Gold price hits three-month high amid fears over Iran war and Trump economy
Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plansBusiness live – latest updatesGold prices hit their high…
Ranking the best managers in Premier League history
Thirteen managers have won the Premier League title, but which of them will make it into our top 10 covering the competition's history?…
Reader Q&A: ask international correspondent Luke Harding a question now
The Guardian’s senior international reporter Luke Harding will be answering your questions live from 1pm BST. Ask him about his new book on Trump and …
Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles
UK prime minister ‘likely’ to travel to US in September, after meeting Zelenskyy and saying supply problem is ‘fixable’Andy Burnham has said he plans …
Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win
Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.…
Is Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.…
The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure
Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.…
Man denied parole a second time over anti-Israel graffiti despite judge’s scathing critique of case
NSW parole authority says Mohommed Farhat followed ‘extremist ideology of antisemitic character’ while separately judge ruled ‘Fuk Israel’ was ‘politi…
Two US carrier groups in Middle East strain navy resources
Deploying two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East represents a significant concentration of firepower…
France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.…
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
Burnham, who was in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day, said defense firm MBDA will release details on U.K.-made parts for the SCALP missile to Ukrai…
Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some …
France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.…
Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.…
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeki…
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.…
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.…
Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters
Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters.…
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Netanyahu's claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.…
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting periodFollow our Australia news …
Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday…
Burnham planning to visit US in September to lobby Trump on Ukraine
The trip would be his first to the US since becoming prime minister in July.…
Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests
Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.…
DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote
President Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC’s 2028 succession.…
Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners
US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.…
US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.…
How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers
New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.…
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.…
Six months on, U.S. Navy families who evacauated Bahrain remain in limbo
When the U.S.-Iran war began, more than 1,000 dependents of U.S. Navy personnel in Bahrain were ordered to evacuate. After six months in temporary con…
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face intensifying Israeli strikes
Israel struck a makeshift tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, killing one man.…