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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Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight in response to Russian missiles
Ukrainian strikes target Russian oil hubs and high-rises as Zelenskyy warns of critical Patriot interceptor shortages.…
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco
Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.…
Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece
Footage has emerged showing the moment two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while fighting wildfires in Greece.…
Fetus found among the ruins of a deadly Israeli strike on Gaza
Residents searching through the rubble of an Israeli strike in western Gaza City recovered the body of an unborn baby.…
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 ri…
Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says it is "surprised and disappointed" by its treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.…
Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala
At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding…
‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York.…
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
Five more bodies have been found along Ceuta's coastline as enclave recovers from unprecedented border influx.…
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.…
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.…
Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat
Explosion took place near crowd rallying against a surge in violence in northwestern Pakistan.…
Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport
Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled.…
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.…
Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports
Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.…
How to end the ‘Hormuz war’
The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.…
Israeli settlers shoot Palestinian child during farm raid
CCTV captured the moment a nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back by Israeli settlers.…
Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.…
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.…
Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xavi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.…
Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew
Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man in a critical condition.…
Man admits killing Scottish woman found in suitcase, Greek police say
The man was arrested on suspicion of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, as well as robbery and weapons offences.…
Tanks, troops and space
Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.…
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of…
Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary
Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.…
House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite
Cotality data shows a drop in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, as nation’s median home price falls about $19,000 below its March peakGet our breaking new…
No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran
Iran says Trump's comment on pullback from threatened strikes made 'within the context of psychological operations'.…
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea…
Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires
Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France, and Spain, sparking evacuations.…
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.…