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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Kosovo finds third wartime mass grave site as officials widen search
Excavation work continues as officials believe that there could be people buried dating back to the Kosovo war.…
‘I wanted to hug whatever remained’: Gaza families’ 3-year wait for funeral
Thousands gather for mass funeral of 112 members of Abu Shreia and al-Hassaina families killed in 2023 Israeli attack.…
How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe?
Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent.…
US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme
A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.…
Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score
Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.…
Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens
Charity warns that shrinking humanitarian support could threaten efforts to support communities trying to rebuild lives.…
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran's missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.…
Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families
Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.…
DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim
While FBI poll monitoring not new, US lawmakers raise alarm amid Trump's years-long claims of election fraud.…
Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager
Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their women's manager to replace Marc Skinner.…
The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine
The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at ra…
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Analysts point to uptick in activity of settlement movement as it bids to entrench West Bank chokehold.…
Why did the US economy slow down?
The US economy slowed more than expected, but it's not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened?…
How Italians are avoiding the worst of the heat this summer
From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.…
Iran’s president denies threatening to resign during talks over strait of Hormuz
Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’Middle East crisis live – latest update…
Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 Israeli strike
Remains of 112 victims, including 40 children, recovered from rubble more than two years after residential block was destroyedMourners gathered in cen…
War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump says Iran has ‘one last chance’ to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.…
Photos: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing evacuations
Guatemala raises alert as Fuego volcano erupts, spewing ash and forcing village evacuations.…
US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait
Optimism echoes Trump’s claims on Monday that deal is close as mediators say they are exchanging proposals Middle East crisis live – latest updatesUS …
Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find
Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £…
India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
New Delhi, where Hasina is in exile, says it has nothing to do with her 'private' event.…
UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we know
What UEFA's legal letter to FIFA could mean for its president Gianni Infantino after World Cup private investment plan.…
Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends
Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.…
Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece ba…
Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.…
EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border
EU offers Spain border assistance after emergency meeting over influx of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta last week…
GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport.…
Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack
Thousands join to bury remains after they were recovered from rubble of homes destroyed during Israel’s genocidal war.…
Migrants stranded in Ceuta hope for a better future
Longing for asylum, people from countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Mali are faced with an uncertain future.…
Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.…