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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The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'
New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's papers.…
How to protect your laptop, phone and bike from thieves at uni
What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?…
Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investor…
Pro-Palestine protest demands Australia increases pressure on Israel
A pro-Palestine protest in Sydney demanded that the Australian government take further action and implement on Israel.…
Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border
Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.…
Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?
The conflict in the Middle East raises security concerns about traditional shipping routes.…
Jerusalem Daily: Pregnant woman killed in Gaza
Israeli forces kill a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza and settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.…
From fracking to data centers: Hearing from people on both sides of the opposition
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with environmentalist, Bill McKibben, and public relations specialist, Frank Maisano, about opposition to industrial develo…
US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says
The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.…
US Envoy Jared Kushner says Doha attack left Israel ‘globally isolated’
Jared Kushner, says Israel’s failed attack on Hamas leadership in Doha was ‘terrible’ and left the country ‘isolated'…
Guyana’s oil boom and challenges
Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.…
Centre-left opposition bloc leads in Swedish vote, poll shows
Exit polls show Sweden's centre-left parties with an early lead of 51.3 percent in general election.…
How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?
Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety…
Israeli raid targets Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi’s home
Israeli forces reportedly raided the Jenin home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi and beat his son.…
Dominant Kerr wins $150K with GB's first Ultimate title
Josh Kerr ends a sensational season by winning the Ultimate Championship 1500m title as the inaugural edition of athletics' new global event concludes…
Syrian child killed after roadside object explodes near Damascus
A child has been killed after an explosive object detonated when he touched it near Damascus.…
Haaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby
Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.…
Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point
It's a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair.…
Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for mo…
Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour'
Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.…
Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel supplies
The US president says Ukraine's attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure are contributing to global fuel shortages.…
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.…
French TV programme pulled after actress speaks out on Gaza
France Televisions has removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide.…
Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock
A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.…
Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire to strike oil tanker
Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker…
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".…
Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes
Six people have been killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.…
Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Woman’s family says she died of injuries after being shot in the head while sitting inside a tent near Khan YounisA pregnant Palestinian woman died on…
F1 leader Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as unlucky Norris misses out
The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds.…
Russia struck train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through
The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".…