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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Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
Voting officials worry that the Department of Homeland Security will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to unde…
Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995
Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 1 percent, continuing shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.…
Champion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with condition
Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enoughArchie Goodburn, a 24-year-old…
Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronically
Iran’s National Security Council said on Monday that the deal ends fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.…
‘My voice is being heard’: A month of India’s Cockroach Janta Party
Satirical party launches nationwide Gen Z protest to demand federal education minister's removal over exam paper leaks.…
Israel uses ‘battlefield evidence’ to prosecute Palestinians abroad
Palestinian activists are being put on trial in Europe for supporting Hamas on the basis of Israeli evidence.…
Monarch of the Glen 'sister painting' could fetch £4m at auction
Scene in Braemar, which will go under the hammer next month, last appeared at auction in 1994 when it was sold for £793,500.…
What is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year?
This year the summer solstice takes place on 21 June, marking the start of the season on the astronomical calendar.…
G7 leaders meet for first full day of talks with Russia-Ukraine war first on the agenda – Europe live
World leaders will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they try to keep Donald Trump on sideThis is utterly bizarre.EU’s Costa gets another briefing f…
Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.…
Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup
In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.…
Venezuela signs power deal with US energy giant
Venezuela has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova aimed at boosting electricity generation…
Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran warSpanish households save €10 a month on…
JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live
The US vice-president also said nuclear inspectors would return to Iran as part of the deal with Washington to end the warFull report: Trump decl…
‘Inadequate’: NSW police criticised for not getting out of cars after triple zero call reported woman being bashed
Independent watchdog clears officers of serious misconduct but finds they ‘did not meet minimum standards’ on night Lindy Lucena was killed in Ballina…
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.…
I might have avoided ovarian cancer if I lived in England not Wales
Heather Morgan's postcode meant she was ineligible for a test that could have revealed her risk.…
Travelodge sorry for 'Free Palestine' greeting on room TV
A guest, who is reportedly an Orthodox Jew, found the message in his north London hotel room.…
G7 leaders open summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East
The talks come on the heels of President Trump's announcement of an agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran. In recent weeks, the Iranian conflict …
Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma
In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfareGood …
UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the so…
Iran ‘agreed to never have a nuclear weapon’, says Trump – as it happened
This blog is now closed – see our full report on the US-Iran agreement and an analysis of what it meansThe agreement between the United States and Ir…
EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss
Brian Gu says he sees Chinese car firms competing on quality rather than launching price war as at homeMotorists in the UK and EU should not expect a …
‘Unbelievable’ waste and inefficiency at MoD, says ex-defence minister Al Carns
Exclusive: Carns, who quit last week, says he was angered by unwillingness to confront sunk costs of legacy programmesThere is “unbelievable” waste an…
No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat
Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.…
Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match
Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.…
US says Iran nuclear talks begin after framework deal signing
The White House says the proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran is only a framework agreement.…
Vance says details of US-Iran agreement still to be worked out amid scepticism from Republicans
Senate Republicans say there are many unanswered questions about the deal and question inclusion of funds for Iran The US vice-president, JD Vance, h…
UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means
UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.…
Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.…