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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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Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss

Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss

Gaza children increasingly developing hearing impairments due to repeated exposure to blasts.…

Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons

Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons

Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons…

Will a US-Iran deal unlock $300bn in investment fund for Tehran?

Will a US-Iran deal unlock $300bn in investment fund for Tehran?

The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.…

Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers

Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he…

Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow

Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow

England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament open…

Russian artist and critic of Putin shot dead in ⁠eastern Poland

Russian artist and critic of Putin shot dead in ⁠eastern Poland

Two Belarusians ⁠detained over attack on Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, who is also known as Semyon SkrepetskyA Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot …

Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting

Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting

Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting.…

Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights

Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights

With election denialists installed in key positions, officials using series of measures to change voting rulesThe Trump administration is waging war o…

First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’

First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’

The US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’. Plus, how AI could help botanists combat the extinction …

Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause

Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause

Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.…

Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics live

Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics live

Race set to test Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican partySign up for the Breaking News US emailKirstin Garriss in WashingtonThere’s a transpla…

China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit

China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit

The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.…

Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash

Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash

Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023.…

Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades

Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.…

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.…

How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. It could spoil peace negotiations. And, it's been a thrilling start to the World…

Prince George to attend Eton College from September

Prince George to attend Eton College from September

He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.…

G7 leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda

G7 leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday’s lunch summit would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.…

Iran says Israeli occupation in Lebanon would breach US deal

Iran says Israeli occupation in Lebanon would breach US deal

Iran says any continued Israeli occupation in Lebanon would be a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US.…

Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures

Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures

Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.…

DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline

DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline

Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.…

What to know about this week’s US primary elections

What to know about this week’s US primary elections

Primaries are set to take place in Alabama, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, and the capital, Washington, DC, on Tuesday.…

Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening

Former SAS soldier had been invited along with all other living Victoria Cross recipients, judge toldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…

Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms

Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms

Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms…

Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge

Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge

A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017.…

Palestine weekly wrap: World sanctions settlers, Israel funds settlements

Palestine weekly wrap: World sanctions settlers, Israel funds settlements

Amnesty calls West Bank ethnic cleansing 'state-sponsored' and international allies bar Finance Minister Smotrich.…

US B-52 bomber crashes in California: What we know

US B-52 bomber crashes in California: What we know

The aircraft, one of the US Air Force's longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.…

Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity

Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity

The alleged crimes committed by Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.…

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high amid Iran war inflation pressures

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high amid Iran war inflation pressures

Country follows ECB in increasing borrowing costs, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold ratesBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of Japa…

Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says

Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says

Hostile states are increasingly using proxies to carry out attacks in Britain following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sir Richard Moore says.…