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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Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.…
How Israeli restrictions on Palestinians’ movement break up the West Bank
While barriers to free movement make the lives of Palestinians extremely difficult, they do not make Israel more secure.…
India’s severe monsoon season causes more than 100 deaths since July
Monsoon downpours cause floods and landslides as climate change and El Nino disrupt rainfall patterns.…
Heavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was …
Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's Presid…
Body found in search for boy, 13, missing at sea
A 13-year-old went missing off while swimming off the East Yorkshire coast on Tuesday.…
Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.…
Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
Vozinha says he always believed he was a 'big club' player after his move to Colo-Colo in Chile.…
Trump hails progress but warned Iran of ‘hard hit’ if no deal reached
US President Donald Trump says progress with Iran has been made, but warned Iran of 'hard hit' if no deal reached.…
Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways
Recent US primaries have revealed Democratic Party rift between progressives and centrists over US support for Israel.…
Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect
Former Bangladeshi prime minister is likely to announce her return from exile in India despite facing the death penalty.…
Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status
Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile, launching from their Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean on July 29.…
Man charged over death of nine-year-old girl on industrial estate
The 35-year-old man, who was known to the girl, is scheduled to appear in court later today.…
As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves stir fears of more wildfires
After more than a dozen people died in recent forest fires, residents and experts try to prevent further tragedies.…
El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurityAbout 50 million people are likely to be push…
Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall
Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines.…
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil…
Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.…
The Mummy film ad banned from London Underground
Posters for Lee Cronin’s horror film The Mummy depicting a dead child are "too realistic".…
Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann…
Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukrainian president tells allies that anti-ballistic measures could have saved lives as at least 17 die and more than 40 are injured in huge attackUkr…
Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.…
Return of goods to markets in Gaza doesn’t mean people can afford them
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle daily to afford food, with soaring prices and limited income opportunities.…
The yearly mild weather spell that brings Yemen’s coast back to life
Al-Baldah transforms Mukalla with mild temperatures, beach fun and a rare economic boost for the southern Yemeni city.…
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects
Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.…
Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned
Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah looks set to swap Liverpool for Turkiye’s Trabzonspor
The Egyptian forward has been linked with a move to Turkiye since announcing he was leaving Liverpool.…
What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?
Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether that is a good thing or not.…
Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 14 people, say Ukrainian authorities
Air raid alerts last for more than an hour as Moscow inflicts another heavy bombardment on Ukraine’s capitalRussian strikes in and around Kyiv killed …
Bangladesh Truth Seeker
Amid political upheaval in Bangladesh, a journalist debunks fake news in a fight for his nation’s democratic future.…