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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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says ‘Qatar is a hostile state’
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed accusations about his government’s alleged ties to Qatar as ‘one big bluff’…
Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
More than 60 people, including civilians, killed as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in Taiz.…
Flames burst from Qantas plane engine after New Zealand takeoff
A terrifying moment unfolded aboard a Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney when flames erupted from its left engine.…
Nearly 9,000 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2023
More than 179 attacks on ambulance crews recorded since March 2, killing 179 healthcare workers.…
US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leave Moscow talks with hopes for "equally productive meetings" in Ukraine.…
‘People laughed at me’: Indian youth cleans up a trash-filled river
A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh has single-handedly cleaned up a trash-filled river.…
Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.…
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre-long Spectrum rocket blasted off into space from Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway.…
Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli PM says money he facilitated Qatar in sending to Gaza was recommended by Israeli security agencies.…
Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.…
Iran war live: IRGC claims new attacks on US warships over naval blockade
IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft carrier and destroyer as standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz.…
Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10
At least six other people were injured in the tanker blast on Iran's Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials say.…
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?…
Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia
Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compoundAn attack involving explosives dropped from dr…
Australia news live: Taylor proposes laws against flag burning and to lock in 26 January as Australia Day
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOh, Sydney. I have only just caught up with the fact you got to 33C…
Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas
US president has pledged more than $400m through his super PAC to boost Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.…
Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'
Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.…
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet Putin for talks on Ukraine war
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday.…
How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivals
Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relativel…
Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grand…
Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.…
Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Manchester United outspent in transfer window, but boss Michael Carrick says team ready to fire ahead of Everton trip.…
Why is Argentina reigniting the Falklands dispute?
President Javier Milei says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective.…
Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana
The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.…
Jerusalem Daily: raids, settlers & sieges
Mike Huckabee visits as settlers attack Palestinians, Israeli forces carry out raids and arrests.…
France denies inciting failed Niger mutiny, calls accusation ‘pure fantasy’
Niger's government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbours a week after the assault on a military base.…
Al Jazeera reporter challenges Huckabee over Israeli settler pogroms
Al Jazeera reporter challenged US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after he called violent Israeli settlers a minority…
Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport
Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport.…
Shoppers interact with Hong Kong’s first robot shopkeeper
Humanoid robots have begun serving shoppers at convenience stores in Hong Kong.…
Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer…