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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'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'
George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.…

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings.…
Ethiopia’s Fano fighters claim capture of army vehicles and weapons
Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.…

US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns but Trump admin not wavering
Attorney says fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’, but Marco Rubio maintains US still willing to ‘blow up ships if need be’While the US secretary of st…

Jerusalem Daily: violence continues as the world watches the UNGA
As the UN General Assembly enters its fifth day, with world leaders denouncing Israeli violence against Palestinians.…

At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
New strikes come after the US proposes a fresh round of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in the UAE.…

Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC
As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves…

Thousands of students protest German military conscription
More than 40,000 students have taken to the streets of Berlin, in protest of Germany's proposed military service plans.…

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.…

Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran submitted a proposal via Qatar to reopen the strait and resume nuclear talks within a week if Washington agreed.…

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.…

Russell edges out Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli settles for fifth
George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix for eighth career F1 victory and first since the Austrian GP in June.…

Legal challenge to Drumcree Orange Order parade decision under way
Residents have applied to the High Court in Belfast to overturn the decision to allow a planned Orange Order parade on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy…

Israel-Ireland match to go ahead in Nations League after player vote
Ireland have delayed their pre-match media briefing and training as pressure grew, but player vote avoids game boycott.…

Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
Since the last time the Summer Games were on German soil in 1972, Germany has launched seven unsuccessful bids to host.…

Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
Seven armed groups have joined forces against Abiy Ahmed’s government, bringing former enemies into the same alliance.…

Heathrow Airport's third runway may be delayed to 2039
The UK's busiest airport says the original goal of 2035 will be difficult to meet without simplifying the planning process.…

Norris says Colapinto should be banned after accident
World champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.…

The media battle behind Brazil’s election
A corruption scandal, Bolsonaro’s comeback, and Trump’s influence collide as Brazil heads into elections.…

Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?
Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.…

Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be let into Gaza
Disabled and amputee children in Gaza are unable to get new wheelchairs as Israel refuses to allow them in…

The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis
Russian-Iranian intelligence helped the Houthis' offensive on the Red Sea coast. Now that system is under attack.…

Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egyptian FA has decided to rest Salah to protect him from playing on artificial turf, which is likelier to cause injury.…

Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead
The Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead.…

Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.…

Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks
Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.…

Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital.…

Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman
Manchester City are understood to be ready to appeal any guilty verdict, but could face 'severe penalty' says ex-chair.…

Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car pe…

Blast in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills several people
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (Pakistan Taliban or TTP) claims responsibility for attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.…