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 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.…
Number of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high
An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has found the system is "not fit for purpose".…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure
Zelenskyy insists de-escalation depends on US ensuring Russia's genuine readiness to stop war and attacks on Ukraine.…
US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons into space
Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbitThe US has deployed weapons in space, the US military ha…
Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.…
Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
The Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.…
Mother sentenced for killing son and attempting to murder daughter
The woman was convicted and jailed in 2023 but in 2025 senior judges ruled those convictions were unsafe.…
SCOTUS rejects Trump's mail voting limits. And, the Kennedy Center financial crisis
The Supreme Court has rejected Trump's mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the midterm elections. And, the Kennedy Center says it is on the brink of …
Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.…
Leading legal experts say sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of UK obligations
More than 130 counsels and KCs sign letter to PM saying international law requires further measures to stop illegal settlementsMore than 130 legal exp…
Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall Inquiry
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.…
Lost oyster beds rediscovered thanks to Gaelic and Scots language
Scientists searched for the inclusion of the Gaelic and Scots words for oyster or oysters in place-names around Scotland's coast.…
Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father
Kasim and Sulaiman Khan tell Guardian they believe ex-PM is being ‘slowly killed’ by harsh treatment, driven by Asim MunirThe sons of Imran Khan have …
Venice best actress winner says she signed on at Danish job centre days before her victory
Mathilde Arcel, who won the Volpi Cup on Saturday for her role in Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown, said job offers have now begun to arriveThe winner…
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.…
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.…
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.…
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organizatio…
Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie
Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie agai…
Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participati…