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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Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder
Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.…
Designer of 50-star flag looks back at his high school project
The designer of today's American flag remembers the day he created it for a student project.…
But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that serve…
Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company
In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting a…
Woman suspected in Monaco parcel bombing reportedly seen in Germany
Suspect is said to be a woman who tried to pass off as a man during attack apparently targeting Ukrainian-born oligarchThe main suspect in a bomb at…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 bracket, Friday schedule, predictions
Three final Round of 16 spots up for grabs as Argentina, Australia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana are in action.…
Four killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year
At least two people were separately killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia's border regions.…
Iran’s Khamenei funeral: Which world leaders are attending?
Several heads of state and other government officials will gather in Tehran for Khamenei's state funeral.…
NEWSBRIEF: USA 250, RUSSIA WAR ADVANCES SLOW, DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUTURE
Heat threatens U.S. 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.…
EU lawmaker investigating surveillance hacked by Israeli spyware, report says
Greek former parliamentarian Stelios Kouloglou targeted with Pegasus software, Citizen Lab analysis finds.…
Argentina vs Cape Verde: World Cup Round of 32: Messi, prediction, kickoff
Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, face minnows Cape Verde in a last-32 clash in Miami.…
Ukraine strike hits Belgorod, causing fire and power outages
Ukraine strike hits Belgorod, causing fire and power outages…
Seven pro-Palestine protesters convicted of misdemeanour charges in US
Activists found guilty of misdemeanour counts after blocking San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 Gaza protest.…
Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live
The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businessesGood morning and welcome to our live coverage o…
Some states rolling back worker heat protections
The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from the heat. Many states have laws in place but some, …
NEWSBRIEF: USA 250, RUSSIA STRIKES UKRAINE, DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUTURE
Heat threatens US 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.…
Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.…
Hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southern Water follows South East Water by introducing restrictions on its customers.…
I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes
The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.…
Gannet colonies could take 15 years to recover from bird flu
The 2022 outbreak led to an "unprecedented deadly blow" to the seabird colonies in Scotland and Wales.…
Are Europe’s extreme summers the new normal? What the science says
WHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.…
Ali Khamenei’s six-day funeral expected to draw millions in Iran
Huge scale of funeral for supreme leader across five cities is intended to relay message of resistance to rest of the worldIn the small hours of Frida…
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.…
‘Bigger than football’: Norway fans’ Viking row makes waves at World Cup
From Times Square to the Norwegian parliament and even in fighter jet cockpits, the choreographed row is everywhereThe fans have done it, in their tho…
Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response
Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.…
‘Ridiculous’ for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
President says Washington’s relationship with Nato is ‘not reciprocal’ and ‘they were not there for us’ in Iran warDonald Trump has said it is “ridicu…
Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.…
Khamenei’s coffin readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral
Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's coffin has been readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral.…
Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.…
Trump hijacks America at 250 celebrations – podcast
This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself. As th…