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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Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives
Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.…
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy
The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.…
Peruvian journalist shot dead after threatening to expose police
Peruvian journalist ‘China Polo’ has been shot dead a week after receiving death threats over a police investigation.…
Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.…
Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall
After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?…
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been ta…
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple CEO Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.…
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarit…
How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan?
Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.…
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers
DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis.…
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Embattled Friedrich Merz faces nervous wait while far-right Alternative für Deutschland party targets further gainsVoters in two German states are goi…
DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.…
The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.…
Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.…
The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.…
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.…
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.…
Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.…
Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.…
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.…
Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.…
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.…
Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.…
Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.…
Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech
Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.…
Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker
Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide countryIsrael’s president has pardoned a combat medic…
Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016
Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.…
Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.…
Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’
The announcements come as AI faces mounting concerns from populations across the United States.…
Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.…