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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German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.…
Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces
Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.…
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.…
Alonso has 'plan' for playing Rogers with Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.…
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.…
Funeral boss who lied about burying dad has shown no remorse, victim says
Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.…
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.…
Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.…
Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to tr…
Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage
Exclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in BurnleyFive Palestine Action activists fac…
The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.…
Sudan’s army regains control of highway linking Khartoum with El Obeid
Sudan's army says it has regained full control of Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum to El Obeid…
Vendor’s livestream captures chaos as gunfire erupts at Seattle Center
A vendor livestreaming from the Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment shots rang out near the Space Needle.…
Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
Capture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army block the RSF's push to seize el-Obeid in North Kordofan.…
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Kyiv says Russian strikes killed six, including a child at a supermarket, as Moscow says Ukrainian strikes killed four.…
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.…
Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A separatist–al-Qaeda alliance has shifted the balance of power in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war.…
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux
Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.…
Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths
Cases have surged by 1,000 in just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.…
Shein swings to a loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.…
Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland
A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.…
Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones
Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'.…
Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon
Iran's supreme leader calls for 'absolute, unconditional termination' of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.…
Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks.…
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Crimina…
Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.…
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
Figures are source of dispute as US defense department days ago reduced record of troops killed and woundedThe Pentagon updated its official war casua…
RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster
PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crashThe families of those killed in an RA…
Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting
ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.…
Boy, 16, charged with murder of teenager stabbed in Luton park
Four others arrested on suspicion of same murder in Luton after death of 17-year-oldA 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering a teenager who d…