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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Canada to match US tariffs “dollar for dollar,” PM Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs “dollar for dollar."…
Envoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base
US official Tom Barrack has criticised Israel for failing to give his country adequate warning, a claim Tel Aviv denies.…
Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals
In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.…
Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue
Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.…
More than 200,000 newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan region
Intensified fighting in Sudan has displaced at least 200,000 people in the Kordofan region since late last year.…
Why is Israel building new illegal settlements?
Israel opens construction bids for new illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank.…
Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack
Brinell School's principal says 18-year-old suspected of carrying out Friday's deadly sword attack was a student there.…
Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering
In Syria, Israel is not only at odds with Turkiye but also with the regional and international consensus.…
Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.…
Tonali nightmare as Sangare stars - Brentford v Spurs player ratings
How Brentford and Tottenham's players rated following their Premier League match.…
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock…
Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK ‘wrong-side’ car crash
Accident follows similar crashes in Ireland where police highlighted social media trend driving in opposite direction.…
Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal crash
Several police vehicles are seen chasing a car just three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough.…
Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles
World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.…
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
Liberia's government announced the move on Tuesday, two days before the flight. Politicians say they were not consulted.…
Mateta claims final year of Palace deal is invalid
Jean-Philippe Mateta is challenging the validity of the final 10 months on his Crystal Palace contract.…
Trump seeks to block the BBC’s attempt to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Trump Jr
While lawyers for the US president argue the subpoenas are 'cynical', the BBC says they could help shine light on case.…
Israel’s Chief Rabbi says Palestinians are not a people and have no rights
Israel’s Chief Rabbi denied Palestinians are a people, claimed Gaza for Jews and called for its destruction and return.…
How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections?
As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.…
Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga
Follow updates as Jose Mourinho returns to lead Madrid - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.…
Sanctioned by EU, Israeli settler steals and kills Palestinian donkey
A donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer was reportedly stolen and dragged to death by Israeli settlers.…
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
PanStar Acro, bound for Europe via Arctic, is testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice is commercially viable.…
Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank’s Area B
Palestinians in Qaryut say Israeli settlers, backed by the military, are forcing families from their homes.…
Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
The Canadian prime minister will have the sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.…
Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine
An open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.…
Man Utd 'didn't look ready' - but hurting Carrick remains calm
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is refusing to panic despite shock loss at newly promoted Hull City.…
Canadian PM calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
In a speech on Saturday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada walked away from the negotiation table to protect its sovereignty.…
Norris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort
Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.…
Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.…
Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria
Syria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.…