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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Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks
Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateInvestigators in Canada are probing whe…
Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.…
Pro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UK
Four found guilty will face tougher conditions as judge says actions were ‘designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public’Four P…
Pakistan says ‘final, agreed upon’ text of Iran war ceasefire deal reached
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US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits.…
China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chines…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.…
French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.…
Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment
Strong Armenia claims that incumbent Civil Contract party won Sunday's election due to voting irregularities.…
Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'
The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included much of what Tehran has been dem…
Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster
Amid rhetoric, market uncertainty and tit-for-tit exchanges, the two sides are still trying to find a way out of the impasseGreat news! Donald Trump h…
Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospital
Possible suspect in Midland attack was in a standoff with officers on Friday afternoon, police saySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA s…
I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.…
Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO's head of epidemiology.…
SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire
The landmark listing cemented Musk's status as the first trillionaire and propelled SpaceX into ranks of most valuable.…
Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.…
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urge G7 to take action on Gaza
Paris meeting draws up proposals and calls for urgent diplomacy towards two-state solution at summit next weekPalestinian and Israeli civil society gr…
Speeding jet skiers with children on board 'remove plates to evade cameras', report says
CCTV is being used to try and catch culprits at Conwy harbour, which has seen a number of dangerous incidents recently.…
USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies
Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.…
Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
Exclusive: Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets and are less likely to affect…
‘Dishonorable’: Trump says leaked Iran ceasefire terms fake
Trump decries 'dishonorable people' after reports Iran made few concessions in deal US has said could be soon signed.…
British artist David Hockney's life in pictures
The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.…
‘I only had this father, and he’s gone’: Wafa Mustafa’s fight for truth and justice for Syria’s missing
With more than 177,000 people forcibly disappeared since 2011, short doc Maybe Tomorrow captures ‘the violence of waiting’ experienced by familyWhen W…
Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.…
Video: AI models predict World Cup results
We asked four AI models to predict the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…
Families mark a year since Air India crash with vigils and prayers
Family members of victims visited the crash site, carrying portraits of the loved ones they lost last year.…
Indonesian students protest gov’t policies amid economic strain
Scuffles broke out as some demonstrators attempted to break through the police lines and metal barricades.…
Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics
Ukraine says its 'lockdown' strategy is working as it disrupts Russian supply lines.…
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in France, New York and elsewhereFrance’s cyber-security agency has accused …
Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at war
Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ sloganIran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the w…