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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Mehdi Taremi, assistant coach, held up at airport by US officials, Iran says
Iranian team's trip to Seattle was delayed by 25 minutes as Taremi and Alhoei were held up for an undisclosed reason.…
Top European leaders vow ‘strong’ support for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
E5 talks in Berlin took place between heads of state of Britain, France, Italy, Poland and Germany ahead of July summit.…
US public health agency concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the end of the monitoring period for the virus.…
Zimbabwe’s Senate approves amendment extending presidential term
Constitutional amendment will keep President Mnangagwa in office until 2030 and allow parliament to elect the president.…
Wins by Mamdani-backed candidates deal blow to pro-Israel camp in US
Palestinian rights advocates hail 'political earthquake' in New York as progressives beat several pro-Israel candidates.…
UN nuclear chief says Iran inspections will happen, Tehran says after deal
Head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, said the MoU stated 'explicitly' that the agency would supervise inspections in Iran.…
De la Espriella pledges to restore Colombia’s relations with Israel
The far-right president-elect has pledged to rebuild ties with Israel and the US following tensions under Gustavo Petro.…
Rubio: US ‘completely aligned’ with Gulf allies on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will be “completely aligned” with Gulf allies in Iran peace talks.…
At least three killed in drone strikes in Russian controlled Horlivka
A multi-storey apartment has been hit with what Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian drone strike.…
US judge blocks Trump subpoenas into transgender care at New York hospitals
The Trump administration has called for a probe into transgender healthcare, leading it to subpoena medical records.…
Dutch PM unveils Moluccan monument marking dark colonial chapter
Dutch PM Rob Jetten unveiled a Moluccan memorial commemorating decades of mistreatment endured by the Moluccan community…
Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Israel to pursue 'armaments independence'.…
Man who died in suspected murder at Peak District stone circle named by police
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, found at Nine Ladies monument on Monday A 26-year-old man who died in a suspected mur…
Our life stops’: West Bank childhood shattered by Israeli military raids
A new UN report documents killings, detentions and lasting psychological harm to Palestinian children.…
Senior No 10 aides to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend
Downing Street figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime ministerDowning Street aides are planning to lobby Andy Bu…
What to know about the Israeli-developed chip in Apple’s iPhone 17e
There’s more to the iPhone 17e than meets the eye. Like an advanced silicon chip that is said to be developed in Israel.…
Scotland vs Brazil LIVE: World Cup 2026
Updates of Scotland vs Brazil, who have Neymar back from injury, via our buildup and text commentary stream coverage.…
Palestinian boy amongst dead in Israeli strike on displaced tent in Gaza
An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis killed two people, including a child.…
Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.…
Pakistan police rescue French woman and children allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years
Husband arrested after Sylvie Yasmina, 54, and five children found at home in north-western provincePakistan police say they have rescued a French wom…
Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery.…
Did Brexit actually work?
A vote that changed Britain forever. Ten years after Brexit, the UK is still grappling with its consequences.…
No hiding place as England again drink in last chance saloon
There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.…
Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?
Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran…
Flash floods hit India’s Arunachal Pradesh
Torrential rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.…
Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon undermining Iran peace talks
Defence minister says troops are not withdrawing even though Tehran sees end to conflict in Lebanon as part of any deal with USThe Israeli defence min…
A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists bo…
Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide
Meet the two men who are getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single World Cup match from a glass enclosed living room in the middle of Times…
Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestin
Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestine protest…
Has the worst of the Hormuz crisis passed?
Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.…