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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Can Syria deliver transitional justice?
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.…
Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.…
Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza
Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week…
Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis
Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.…
Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies
Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.…
11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza
The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.…
Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge
Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.…
Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero
Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.…
Two dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas
An Apache military helicopter crashed in central Texas, officials said Wednesday.…
Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como
Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium.…
Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland…
Australia politics live: tech giants face law to pay for news content; Australia joins call for Iran to end death penalty
News bargaining bill expected to pass parliament after Labor and Coalition agree on terms that will force tech companies to contribute to media outlet…
Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.…
First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.…
Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts
The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they …
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.…
Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence
Kyaw Zwar Minn was ousted for declaring loyalty to Aung San Suu Kyi after 2021 coup but refused to leave his homeMyanmar’s ousted ambassador to the UK…
Lebanese families demand release of detainees held by Israel
Lebanese families rallied in Beirut demanding answers about relatives detained by Israel.…
Broadcasters to be barred from Eurovision song contest if state involved in ‘armed conflict’
Organisers says new rule will ensure contest provides ‘safe and welcoming environment’ for participantsBroadcasters will no longer be eligible to host…
Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?
Beijing may be benefiting from the war in Iran and Trump's tariffs and has an edge in the competition for tech supremacy. The New Yorker's Evan Osnos …
White House construction project to cost almost $1bn
The White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects.…
Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver tro…
Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections?
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.…
Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress
Trump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.…
Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites
The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.…
Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral
A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.…
Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.…
What's happening with Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly?
Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners …
Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube
Record-low water levels on the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia, have exposed the wrecks of dozens of Nazi-era vessels…
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.…