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 says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?
Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.…
What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.…
Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury
Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.…
Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported
Romanian van driver Visile Barbu's appeal against deportation was dismissed by a judge.…
First Thing: Oil prices surge as attacks on Saudi Arabia stoke supply fears
Strike on kingdom’s east-west pipeline could affect 4% of global oil supply. Plus, report reveals British monarchy’s role in financing slave tradeGood…
Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback
Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman …
‘We are not scared,’ says top EU diplomat after Russian strike on passenger train
Kaja Kallas calls drone attack that narrowly missed Boris Johnson and David Petraeus ‘a message to the western world’Europe live – latest updatesEurop…
Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through
Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.…
Democrats to train tens of thousands to monitor polls amid election interference fears
Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformationThe Democrats intend to train tens of …
Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by a second judge – US politics live
The US Supreme Court is still weighing the administration’s request to overturn a separate order blocking the ruleSign up for the Breaking News …
Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.…
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its prog…
South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations
The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.…
Speedboat killer jailed for attack on girlfriend
Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.…
South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodation
Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.…
ChatGPT has a feature to help those in crisis. But where can you find it?
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its s…
Lamine Yamal says he ‘deserves’ Ballon d’Or but Mbappe his main rival
'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.…
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.…
Dentists issue warnings about illegal 'pop up' events in hotels
Premises in which dentistry happens must be registered with the relevant inspectorate but most hotels are not.…
Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines
More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.…
Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline
Price spike comes as rebel Houthis in Yemen target oil infrastructure and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updates…
Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail - but dropped case
Gerard Woodhouse's fingerprints were found on an offensive letter before he targeted another victim.…
Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank
Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existenceIsrael is working…
How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win
Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the …
Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64
Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.…
The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq
The story of the idea of a 'Greater Israel' and the Americans who want it to be a reality…
How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
As the inaugural Ultimate Championship concludes, athletics has taken its first strides in a new direction.…
Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes
Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passeng…
Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph
How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.…
Bears, Bills and Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday
After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.…