Conflict & War

'Pay ransom or lose a kidney': Illegal migrants bound for UK kidnapped in Libya

The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.…

2026-06-09

‘We want to see him in Ukraine’: Zelenskyy hopes to invite King Charles on state visit

Exclusive: Ukrainian leader says he has ‘a very good relationship’ with British monarch, who has supported his countryZelenskyy hopes Reform UK counci…

2026-06-09

‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back

In a wide-ranging interview, an upbeat Ukrainian president also discusses Donald Trump, King Charles, and how Kyiv is prepared to share its experience…

2026-06-09

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration announced the fee as a way of prev…

2026-06-09

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents them from securing U.S. defen…

2026-06-09

Man saves neighbours after lightning strikes roof and fire spreads

Residents slept, one with an eye mask on and ear plugs in, as the blaze took hold.…

2026-06-09

Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying the two crew members on board were "fine" after th…

2026-06-09

EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says

Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chiefNew EU limits on steel imports coul…

2026-06-09

Two years after Israel’s Nuseirat ‘rescue’ success, we are still bleeding

My family survived the massacre that freed four captives. Its wounds and nightmares have not left us.…

2026-06-09

Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis

Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.…

2026-06-09

Israel puts Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months held without charge

Dr Hussam Abu Safiya now in cell barely big enough to sit in, says son, after UN experts demanded his release in MarchThe son of a prominent Palestini…

2026-06-09

Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.…

2026-06-09

Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds

Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.…

2026-06-09

Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’

Donald Trump said that he's in the 'final throes' of a deal with Iran.…

2026-06-09

‘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.…

2026-06-09

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…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09

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-…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09

‘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.…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09

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…

2026-06-09

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…

2026-06-09

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…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09

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.…

2026-06-09