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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Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.…
England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.…
Healey announces his first Budget will be on 28 October
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.…
Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.…
The waiting game: Gaza’s CT scan shortage causing worries and worse
Gaza suffering from health crisis caused by a shortage of CT scan machines, leading to worsening medical issues for many.…
Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal
‘Enough is enough’, Palestinians in Gaza express little hope that the latest ceasefire deal will end the war.…
Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Firefighters in the Gironde region of France said the situation had "stabilized", after a week of wildfires caused by a major heatwave across Europe.…
Senators accuse Republican ‘gelatinous blobs’ of caving to Trump on Iran war
Democrats Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for ceding authority to TrumpSenior Democrats accused Republicans in the…
Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.…
Russia’s Africa Corps killed Mali civilians in air strike: HRW
Russian paramilitaries fight alongside Malian soldiers battling multiple armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL.…
‘Migrant tsunami’: Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes
'Migrant tsunami': Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes.…
Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live
President grapples with finding a resolution to Middle East conflict that has pushed up gasoline prices ahead of vital midterm electionsSign up for th…
Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx
Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx.…
Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war | First Thing
Senators Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for surrendering authority to Trump. Plus, could AI take your job? Some w…
Two new suspects questioned over allegedly aiding Al Fayed abuse
The former boss of Harrods was accused by hundreds of women of rape and sexual assault.…
Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know
Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza. But experts remain sceptical.…
US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.…
Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to completely disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza. And, the U.S. economy slowed som…
High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.…
'I can do this': Woman with cancer reflects on her life and facing death
For StoryCorps, Karán Founds-Benton talks to her friend about her cancer diagnosis and facing death.…
Spain PM to visit Ceuta after 19 migrants die breaching border from Morocco
Tens of thousands reportedly cross from Morocco to Ceuta as France says it will tighten its borders with Spain.…
Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical about the latest peace plan
Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical of the latest peace plan, questioning whether it will bring lasting change.…
IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.…
Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu's phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.…
At least 11, including children, injured in Israeli raids near Nablus
Israeli settlers and soldiers storm occupied West Bank towns, arrests made after intensified violence in town of Tal.…
Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race
Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restage…
Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?
A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the …
British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on UK airbase for Iran
Rashad Sultanov, from London, suspected of conducting hostile surveillance and passing information to Revolutionary GuardsA British-Azerbaijani nation…
Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.…
Weather tracker: Wisconsin battered by rare tornado and meteotsunami
Unusual atmospheric phenomena causes widespread damage in US state, while heat continues to grip EuropeA rare and powerful tornado developed over nort…