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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Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran
Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weaponsUS energy secretary Chris Wright said on Sun…
German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election
The Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in a regional election, but it is unclear if it will be able to form Germany's's first far-right s…
Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez star as Barcelona run riot at Valencia
Lamine Yamal scored twice and Fermin Lopez shone as Barcelona romped to a 5-0 win at La Liga strugglers Valencia.…
Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.…
Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.…
Man Utd can't ignore more dropped points despite positives
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick remains optimistic despite his side dropping another two points at Everton.…
Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
Tehran says time for proportionate retaliation is over after a US strike on Iranian tankers inside the blockade line.…
Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority
Exit poll shows Alternative für Deutschland on 44.5% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, with votes still being countedThe populist far-right…
German far-right set for big win in eastern state - exit polls
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44.5% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.5%.…
140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.…
Khalid Abdalla: ‘It’s important for me to be in service of justice’
The actor discusses identity, speaking out against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the experiences that shaped him.…
US envoys hold ‘substantive’ talks with Zelenskyy in first visit to Kyiv
Meeting comes a day after US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.…
Dead fish fill vanishing river as drought grips Indonesia
A prolonged dry spell has caused millions of fish to die in Indonesia’s Silugonggo River in Central Java.…
Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know
French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.…
Shoebridge criticises Labor response after IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on deadly Zomi Frankcom strike
Greens defence spokesman says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action‘Guilt by association’: why seven international aid workers w…
US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin and headed to Kyiv as part of Trump's new efforts to broker agreement.…
Reform UK says Britain is broken. Birmingham tells another story
The party's gains in Britain's most diverse major city are real, but they are not a verdict against multiculturalism.…
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.…
What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like
More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.…
China, Nepal race to find thousands still missing 12 days after floods
More than 5,500 people are still missing in China and Nepal after catastrophic floods across the two countries.…
Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America
As Americans spend less time socialising, communities are rediscovering an old way of bringing people together.…
Nepal rescuers search hydropower tunnels for survivors
Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped inside tunnels at Nepal’s Chilime hydropower plant.…
Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions
Opening of Israeli commerce office deepens ties between Republika Srpska and Israel.…
Palestinians mourn loved ones in mass funeral in Gaza City
Thousands attended a mass funeral for 100 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered from rubble in Gaza City.…
How the West’s promise of freedom created a world of anger
In Deja Vu’s next episode, Pankaj Mishra traces today’s political anger to the Enlightenment and empire.…
Seven mouths, one meal: Feeding a family through Gaza’s food crisis
Families across Gaza struggle to secure food as community kitchens operate irregularly and prices rise.…
How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against the Houthis?
Government forces make gains as fighting escalates, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.…
Vardy joins Burnley on season-long contract
Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy joins Burnley until the end of the season.…
Police looking into Bielik fan clash at Portsmouth
Police are investigating an incident between Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik and a Portsmouth supporter during Pompey's 2-0 home win on Saturday.…
Green Party deputy leader linked to property lets despite opposition to landlords
Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties via his company, but does not appear to profit from them.…