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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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.…
Target apologizes for ‘offensive’ Halloween costume after backlash
Retailer removes kid’s clown costume after people said it resembled a racist caricature used in minstrel showsTarget, the US retail corporation, said …
US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll
Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.…
Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win
Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier…
70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.…
Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart
The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.…
Ambush in South Sudan kills peacekeeping troops
Armed men injured three additional peacekeepers as fears grow of the country relapsing into civil war.…
Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
Fighting persists in the mineral-rich region despite ceasefire agreements.…
Video: Iran reacts to US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions
Iran’s Minister of Economy Ali Madani-Zadeh has responded to the US announcement of a new economic pressure campaign.…
What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president?
Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.…
Teenager arrested after four viable devices found in security alert
Police said four viable explosive devices were found and removed from the property for forensic examination.…
Dragon Ball-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.…
Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison
Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.…
US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
US Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugsAfter a pause of more than two months, t…
Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank aren’t just ‘clashes’, they fit the definition of pogroms.…
Israeli restrictions cause fuel shortage in occupied West Bank
Israeli restrictions are disrupting fuel supplies across the occupied West Bank.…
Video: Israel attacks desalination plant and mosque in Gaza
Israel has attacked a critical water desalination plant and a mosque in Gaza as it intensifies attacks on the enclave.…
Videos showing dangerous driving easily found on social media
At least one of the young people killed in the crash appears in videos posted on TikTok showing dangerous driving.…
Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship
Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.…
Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office
President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha's return amid US drug charges, calling it 'reckless' and 'inappropriate'.…
Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk posts
Karen Attiah was fired for posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that the Post said violated its social media policy.…
Israel threatens attacks in Gaza over children’s kites
Israel has threatened intensified attacks and forced displacement in Gaza over children’s kites…
Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like?
The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.…
Forest working on deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.…
Man City agree deal for Palmeiras winger Allan
Manchester City agree to sign winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.…
Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns
EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.…
UK to use Ukraine battlefield data to train AI to protect sensitive sites
London and Kyiv in deal to help stop protesters and hostile states targeting military bases and critical infrastructureAI models trained on Ukrainian …
Police pass Mohamed Al Fayed case file to prosecutors
The Crown Prosecution Service will review evidence relating to a man in his 80s gathered by police investigating allegations against the late Harrods …