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 says U.S. and Iran to meet in Qatar after weekend attacks
President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not c…
Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child
The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing 'ceasefire' violations.…
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Afghanistan condemn…
Trump administration targets California coastal agency in escalation of energy production fight
US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agencyThe Trump administration plans to evaluate t…
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.…
Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.…
Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.…
Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus
President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia 'or we will'.…
Netherlands vs Morocco: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, team news
A rare meeting of the top 10 ranked teams sees Morocco take on the Netherlands in the round of 32 in Monterrey, Mexico.…
Saudi Arabia’s early FIFA World Cup exit prompts federation chief to resign
Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.…
U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state tro…
Why 'big brother' Van Dijk is key to Dutch World Cup dreams
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.…
Fife man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Caribbean
Daniel Vettrino, 37, was killed following the incident on in the island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines.…
Cambridgeshire police face questions over decision to hand sexual assault case to US military
Jacob Wulfson, who strangled woman he met online, was allowed to be tried at airbase court martial instead of facing UK justiceBizarre questions and a…
Vance Vs Rubio: Is Team Trump divided on Iran and Lebanon?
The White House denied a split between the two officials who have historically held diverging foreign policy positions.…
U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf
Iran and the U.S. traded attacks over the weekend, throwing into question technical talks that were set to take place this week to advance the interim…
Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases
Two countries sign economic and security pact, as China expresses concern that the agreement may be targeted at it.…
‘Erased from history’: A century on from Canada’s anti-Greek riots
Historians and Greek community members say 1918 riots in Toronto reminiscent of anti-immigrant rhetoric, xenophobia now.…
Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?
Russian president claims Ukraine, which has ramped up attacks on Russia's energy sector, proposed the limits.…
‘Tit-for-tat US-Iran attacks appear to be over’
Former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer says recent US-Iran military exchanges appear to have run their course.…
Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions, study finds
Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollutionRoughly five Americans die every hour due to exposure to toxic…
UK state threats bill could pull British journalists into terror prosecutions – experts
Two independent reviewers of terrorism legislation call for safeguards for NGOs and journalists before bill becomes law this weekBritish foreign corre…
The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
The actress was known for her roles in classic British sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born.…
Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
A massive explosion triggered by the Israeli military shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun.…
Will Andy Burnham mark a shift in the UK’s Gaza policy?
The Labour Party has the chance to review its policy on Israel, but observers say it will opt for continuity.…
Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors
Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors.…
Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.…
South Korean President, ex-players, fans demand change after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup exit after the group stage prompted the coach to quit, with the President calling for a probe.…
Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects…
Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal
The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi's government.…