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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US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia
Proponents say sanctions would help Ukraine, but some Democrats say Trump shouldn’t have more tariff authorityUS politics live – latest updatesA bill …
‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors
Backing comes after Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor were threatened with having their citizenship revoked and accused of treasonFilm industry heavyweigh…
Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why
Antarctic krill serve as a crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. They recycle nutrients used by algae. Now researchers say they've foun…
Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.…
Army officers ‘let down’ soldier over sexual assault claim before she killed herself, court martial told
Court hears that two officers did not deal properly with allegation Jaysley Beck made against a superiorTwo army officers “let down” a teenage soldier…
Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments
English singer outlined his position after US stadium owners refused to let rapper perform after political speechMacklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s …
'My son was failed' - Noah Donohoe inquest finds tunnel errors possibly contributed to death
The nine jury members, who had 10 questions to answer, returned their verdict on Tuesday at the end of an inquest which began in January.…
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?…
Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza
Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.…
Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?
Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran's US tour.…
China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf
It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.…
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".…
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.…
An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death
After years of delay, the jury has reached a verdict but some questions remain unanswered over what happened to the 14-year-old.…
Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?
Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks.…
Democrat sends letter to White House over Trump Jr wedding bankrolled by Russian oligarch
Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar KremlevRobert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Ho…
Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates
Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.…
Draper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.…
Carney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.…
Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea
Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.…
South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout
Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc.…
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.…
Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro region
With 98.56 percent of party-list votes counted, no party has received a majority, according to unofficial results.…
El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat?
Forecasters say the Pacific Ocean warming pattern could be the strongest on record. Here is what that means for you.…
Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport
Houthi-run TV has aired drone video of Yemen’s Mocha International Airport, empty and abandoned.…
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving after M3 crash
The former England winger crashed his Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.…
Geopolitics and grain don't mix, say these Montana farmers
Farmers in states bordering Canada say they are reeling from President Trump's trade wars and resulting retaliatory tariffs. And it's just not neighbo…
India vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match
Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, score, photos and live text commentary stream in New Delhi.…
Top 20 private equity firms’s energy assets emit $1.5bn tons of greenhouse gas a year, analysis finds
Companies are boosting datacenters and fossil fuels and together manage $7.3tn in investments including fossil fuelsThe energy portfolios of 20 privat…
Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting
More than 3,400 people arrived in 48 hours as Djibouti prepares for more.…