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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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‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons

‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons

Former detainees detail systematic torture and sexual violence, including rape, while in Israeli custody.…

Conflicts around the globe hit highest levels since World War II, new report says

Conflicts around the globe hit highest levels since World War II, new report says

The new report by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program said the massacres in El Fasher pushed one-sided violence in Africa to its highest levels since th…

Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.…

Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?

Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?

The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.…

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countriesThe US added Chinese e-…

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.…

Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys

Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys

Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.…

‘Historic’ wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany

‘Historic’ wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany

Calls for universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions are rising in the country that condemns the BDS movement.…

Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon

Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon

Israel's second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands.…

US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup

US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup

Low wages and fears of ICE crackdowns have set workers on edge of strike as thousands set to arrive during World CupHospitality and food service worke…

First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington

First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington

In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s president says he believes the war will be won when Russian society feels its impact. Plus, why California’s elec…

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

Voters in four states head to the polls today for their primaries. Here are the races to watch. And, global conflicts are at their highest level since…

Man who asked woman for kiss sentenced in legal first

Man who asked woman for kiss sentenced in legal first

David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment charge in May.…

Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed

Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed

Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London.…