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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Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title?
Does Mauricio Pochettino have a case that Tottenham should be retrospectively crowned Premier League champions?…
At least 25 dead after cargo ship catches fire in China
Fire breaks out on ship being repaired in the port of Qingdao, eastern China.…
Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan’s Tawila camp
Insufficient aid and shelter increase hardship for displaced in Tawila, as malnutrition and disease spread rapidly.…
The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him?
The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him?…
France wants to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support
French football leaders have proposed to seek ways to transform how Fifa is run after the country's football body became the latest to withdraw suppor…
Harry Styles extends tour, with Kylie as a support act
The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in the London.…
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
Police say the arrests are not connected to incidents linked to Jewish and Iranian communities in London earlier this year.…
Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE
This is a breaking news story.…
Elon Musk attacks film-maker behind documentary about him
Tech mogul calls director Alex Gibney a ‘bitter old man’ who has ‘zero integrity’ in series of posts on XElon Musk has issued an angry tirade at the f…
Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'
The new ‘true-scale’ map shrinks Europe and North America while enlarging Africa – and depicts the disputed Kuril islands as ruled by MoscowJapan has …
Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine
Israel’s decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.…
Is Egypt’s Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona’s next breakout star?
Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.…
The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint
Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.…
Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast
Iran and its proxies move closer to full control of two shipping chokepoints as regional conflict widensYemen’s Houthi rebels are making a concerted d…
Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
The unmanned aircraft entered Moldovan airspace on Tuesday afternoon as the plane was on the runway.…
Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film
Testimony from Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings features in documentary produced by the GuardianTestimony from 2…
Two men who died on Yr Wyddfa tried calling 999, inquest hears
The hearing heard that the 999 call from the 19 and 20-year-old was "not escalated as it should have been".…
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the par…
Russia’s new shelling tactics deepen suffering in Ukraine
Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.…
Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines
Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.…
How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach
Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.…
IAEA accuses Iran of ‘non-compliance’: Why, and what now?
Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.…
‘Our forefathers are coming back’: Naga people celebrate after Oxford museum agrees to return remains
Following six years of talks, Pitt Rivers Museum will return body parts collected by British colonial administrators to north-east IndiaAnthropologist…
Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.…
Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.…
Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy
Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.…
Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt
Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.…
Qatar beat Iran in men’s basketball as Asian Games begin in Japan
The continental games will officially open on September 19, but several team competitions will get under way earlier.…
A huge 11th-century tapestry of the Norman Conquest has (carefully) traveled to England
Part war propaganda, part comic strip, the 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of …
Grace Tame apologises for comments labelling rape of Israeli women during Hamas attacks ‘propaganda’
The former Australian of the Year said she stood with survivors of sexual violence ‘everywhere’ and ‘no matter who they are’Get our breaking news emai…