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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Pakistan investigate 'discipline and conduct' on England tour
Pakistan begin an inquiry into “discipline and conduct” in the latest twist on a turbulent tour of England.…
Yemen gov’t forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets
The Houthis and Yemeni government forces are battling for control of the critical Bab al-Mandeb Strait.…
Moment Israeli strike hits next to Lebanese reporter
Moment Israeli strike hits next to Lebanese reporter…
Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK
Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans toiled in Jamaica under more than 300 years of British rule.…
Why has Nicaragua taken Germany to the ICJ over Gaza genocide?
Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza.…
Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears
Analysts warn Iraq faces severe security and political tests as the US-led coalition withdrawal deadline approaches.…
Why Jaguar Land Rover has decided change is needed
Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.…
Police probe cause of fire at Glasgow affordable homes tenement
The building in Stonyhurst Street, Possilpark - which was derelict for 20 years - had received £3m to be renovated as affordable homes.…
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.…
As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reporting
One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark co…
OpenAI chief scientist warns no one is prepared for consequences of AI
The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.…
This could be year I win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time.…
Trial opens in Paris over murder of Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu
Two former members of a violent far-right group will face trial on murder and attempted murder charges.…
'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), after her GP noticed irregularities in blood test results.…
Serbia holds funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic
The funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has been held in Serbia’s capital with state honours.…
Could Trump’s Iran trade war threaten Spain’s saffron-infused paella?
US threats to punish Iran’s trade partners could disrupt Spain’s saffron supply, pressuring paella chefs and exporters.…
Legal veterans lead fightback against Trump’s ‘full-out assault on democracy’
Advocacy groups expand legal challenges and condemn president’s ‘self-serving attempts to take over midterms’A cluster of advocacy groups that boast v…
'Super-university' created amid funding squeeze
The London and South East University Group (LASE) will be the third largest higher education institution in the UK.…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined over Shafali Verma gesture in Asia Cup
Sana gestured towards the pavilion after removing Verma in a caught-and-bowled dismissal in their Asia Cup match.…
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
Fanfare at Belgrade funeral of man convicted of genocide raises questions from EU over Serbia’s membership planEurope live – latest updatesThousands o…
Elon Musk thanked by German far-right leader after landmark election win praised by Russia | First Thing
Populist, far-right, anti-immigration AfD wins vote in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Plus, 50 years since The Muppet Show first hit our screensDon’t…
Iran and Ukraine wars: Why ship fuel is running short, and why it matters
There's less crude in the market, and refiners prefer to produce diesel. The result: Ships are running short of fuel.…
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.…
Champions League: Five key talking points for the 2026-27 season
Arsenal and Bayern lead the challengers to PSG, Mourinho aims for glory with Real and Italian minnows Como make debut.…
Red Star fans unveil tifo of war criminal Mladic before derby
Red Star Belgrade fans unveil a tifo of war criminal Ratko Mladic before their derby win over Partizan Belgrade on Sunday.…
Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran unveils plans for a restricted zone, but will Tehran be able to enforce it amid escalating tensions with the US?…
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border
Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start of war in UkraineRussia and North Korea have opened…
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.…
Pietersen joins England's white-ball coaching team
England appoint former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.…
Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel
The average US household has spent $763 extra on fuel in six months, as the US-Israel war on Iran pushes up fuel costs.…