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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Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Journalist’s son says his mother was examining leak from Electrogas, part owned by Yorgen Fenech who is on trialDaphne Caruana Galizia was investigati…
Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a 'breakthrough'.…
Pochettino agrees to coach men’s US Soccer through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his tenure as coach of the United States men’s soccer team.…
Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Petro accuses programmers of altering vote counts and claims metadata tied to election results was hidden from review.…
Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre
Second Delaney Hall detainee death in eight months prompts calls to close facility, demands for answers.…
US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks underway
Benchmark S&P500 approaches all-time peak as Washington, Tehran offer conflicting accounts of status of talks.…
Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?
Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.…
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Traore’s sovereignty message has won support across Africa, but his record at home faces scrutiny.…
Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms
Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.…
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
The states claim the new levies are a pretext to re-impose tariffs that were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.…
Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran's 'last chance' to secure a deal.…
Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.…
UK papers: 'Cop killers will go free' and 'Farage's sinking ship'
Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme.…
From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politics
Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.…
Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?
Israel says it has doubts about the Palestinian group laying down its weapons.…
House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduc…
Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The release of other offenders will be delayed by a month, with the first release due now in October…
Trump says talks with Iran are ‘last chance’ to forge a deal
US President Donald Trump said Iran has a "last chance" to reach a nuclear agreement.…
Clergy members arrested while protesting at Senate office
Clergy members were arrested while protesting the Iran war and voting rights concerns at the Senate office.…
Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire
Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire…
Greek authorities investigate motive behind murder of Scottish woman found inside suitcase
Inquiries have focused on Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s last few hours alive and police believe they hold the key to why 38-year-old was targetedGreek authori…
Bomb disposal underway in Le Porge after wildfires unearth WWII shells
Bomb disposal operations are continuing in Le Porge, France, to enable residents to return to the village.…
With U.S. doors shutting, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum
For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading t…
Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating groundMiddle East crisis live – latest u…
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.…
Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people
Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.…
Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban
Israel's highest court heard a constitutional challenge to legislation banning UNRWA's operations in Israel.…
Can Netanyahu survive Israel’s most consequential election?
Israelis head to the polls in October for the country's first election since the war on Gaza began.…
Author La Plante banned from driving for six months
The best-selling crime author is disqualified from driving despite saying a ban would end her career.…
Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election
Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a £5m gift from a Reform donor.…