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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In Britain, resisting a genocide is now treated as terrorism
The Filton 4 case reveals a democracy more frightened of protesters than of the destruction they protest against.…
Rial rebounds and stocks soar, but Iranians still grapple with high prices
After an initial US-Iran agreement is reached, Iranians still await relief at the grocery checkout.…
Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.…
'My brother hid in a rice sack': The refugee stars playing at the World Cup
Germany's Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes.…
Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous
MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one …
Czechia vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa and Czechia face off in Group A.…
'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have been spotted on beaches at Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby.…
Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue in spite of a US-Iran deal that would mean ceasing military operations.…
Man charged with hate crime over cross burning in Chicago park
Merlin Lu faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police released images of a suspect fleeing the sceneA 21- year old man who admitted to setting f…
Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.…
Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer…
Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz…
Amber heat warnings issued for parts of southern England
Temperatures expected to hit 30C on Friday and remain high over weekend as second heatwave in three weeks approaches Amber heat warnings have been iss…
Supreme court to release opinions with several high-stakes rulings to come including birthright citizenship – US politics live
Trump’s immigration agenda is on the supreme court docket with rulings still to come on birthright citizenship and TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigran…
Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies
Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.…
What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium
The memorandum of understanding covers 14 points but leaves many crucial questions unanswered.…
New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending.…
Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool
Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.…
Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination
Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.…
First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.…
Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing
President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky …
Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy
Higher energy costs due to the closure of strait of Hormuz are expected to boost inflation and slow UK growthBusiness live – latest updatesBank of Eng…
World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme.…
Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows
Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran yesterday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the president's approval rating has hit a …
Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom
The increase of AI data centres has made supply for key electronic device components dwindle, driving up prices.…
Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents…
Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting
Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting…
UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.…
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.…
Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on 'parity and respect' with China.…