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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Spain builds tent cities for the thousands stuck in Ceuta
Spain is building four temporary reception sites with 1,500 places as an estimated 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta.…
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.…
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria
Picture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viralSyrians have protested over the death of a man who was arre…
Real Madrid officially present Mourinho in bizarre closed-door ceremony
Jose Mourinho makes first official Real Madrid statements since returning as manager in unusually low-key ceremony.…
Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations
FCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC's coverage.…
Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "…
Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions
Iran’s authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers further sanctions.…
Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.…
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.…
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially redu…
What to watch in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
Republican-led states face leadership shuffling.…
Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.…
Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.…
What to know about Gaza working groups and their mandate?
What to know about the new Gaza working groups conditioning reconstruction on immediate disarmament.…
Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote
Hakainde Hichilema’s second term will test whether economic recovery can deliver real change for Zambians.…
Yemeni government escalates attacks against Houthis: What’s next?
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as Houthis clash with internationally recognised government forces across many fronts.…
Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.…
Myanmar: The Architecture of Statelessness
How Myanmar stripped the Rohingya of citizenship, leading to mass expulsions and a genocide case at the ICJ.…
How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?…
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.…
Qatar rejects Iran’s ‘false’ claims about missing pilots
Majed al-Ansari says the Iranian planes 'violated Qatar’s sovereignty' and were dealt with in accordance with the law.…
Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Wassim sentenced to death in Syria
A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.…
Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza…
Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?
The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death…
Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at his besieged home
Palestinian-American Loui Abu Ridi confronted an Israeli settler at his home in Qusra, south of Nablus.…
Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’
Qatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.…
Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.…
What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell
A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.…
Premier League what to know: Schedule, prediction, transfers and more
Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.…
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.…