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 expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting
US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.…
Iran rejects Trump frozen funds plan, warns ships of Hormuz transit ban
Iran rejected Trump’s claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds.…
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.…
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cu…
Is Netanyahu’s Trump card losing its power in Israel?
As US ties fray, Netanyahu's claim to unrivalled influence in Washington is under growing scrutiny.…
Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".…
Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says
Letter, published before Anthony Fauci will appear before Congress, accuses Republicans of ‘waging a war on individual scientists’US politics live – l…
Captain Chris ‘Hunter-Killer’ Philp takes on French navy single-handed
Shots fired in the Channel are all in a day’s work for the intrepid shadow home secretaryC’est magnifique, mais ce n’est pas la guerre. Captain Chris …
Angus Taylor has inadvertently taken centre stage in an Icac hearing – and the fallout could be profound
If the opposition leader was funding one side of a vicious factional war, it would be hard for many in the party to stomachGet our breaking news email…
Israeli soldier runs marathon around Gaza outpost
An Israeli soldier filmed himself running a marathon around a military outpost in Gaza.…
Led By Donkeys wins compensation over seizure of Gaza protest banner
Waste firm Veolia pays £27k after ‘Yes it’s a Genocide’ banner taken by Greater London Authority was destroyedThe campaign group Led By Donkeys has re…
Pregnant Palestinian woman loses baby after Israeli checkpoint stop
Pregnant Palestinian woman loses baby after Israeli checkpoint stop…
Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know
Negotiators are trying to break the deadlock over transit fees and management of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.…
Why has Iran’s economy not collapsed under US war pressure?
Millions in sanctions-hit country keep absorbing economic shockwaves, with analysts saying trend looks set to continue.…
US walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison
US diplomats walked out of France’s UN Security Council address after France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea…
‘We’re here to stay’: West Bank Palestinians defy Israeli attacks
Settlers burned homes and a mosque in at-Tuwani. Residents say it is part of a campaign to push them off their land.…
Trump flouts political risk to host Netanyahu’s seventh White House visit
Oval Office meeting on Tuesday is first since US-Israel launched unpopular war with Iran.…
Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani
Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs.…
Authorities open fire amid election unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Deadly clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and road blockades.…
Rain brings hope of relief for crews fighting Cairngorms wildfire
Firefighters continue to tackle hotspots in large areas of smouldering moorland in the Highlands.…
Tate’s attorney says allegations ‘puts a target on their backs’
Tate’s attorney says allegations ‘puts a target on their backs’…
Fatal Shooting in ICE Operations
Trump’s ICE crackdown grows with new funding and hires as deaths and abuse claims draw review.…
First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war
Controversial move to classify Iran war as two separate campaigns criticised as attempt to minimise casualty figures. Plus, the man who started an ani…
Tory MP accuses French navy of firing shots in Channel incident
Chris Philp says patrol vessel may have been trying to stop him highlighting the small boats crisisUK politics live – latest updatesA Conservative MP …
Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa
Green Party, which took over control of the council from the Labour Party, is opposed to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.…
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu. And, TPS holders could soon face deportation
President Trump is set to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are today. An…
Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.…
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.…
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years for Radio 5 Live
Move comes after the presenter has faced allegations of bullying, but there is no suggestion it is relatedNaga Munchetty is to leave BBC Breakfast aft…