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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Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son
In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the vot…
US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.…
Bellamy bemoans new schedule after Denmark loss
Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.…
Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament
The Central American country' crackdown on human rights has left it increasingly isolated in Latin America.…
No other team should go through this - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is "delighted" this most trying of international windows is over and hopes "no national team t…
Man’s miraculous catch saves child after balcony fall in Egypt
Dramatic video shows a man in Egypt rushing and catching a child who fell from the second floor.…
Mysterious luminous object burns in the skies above Libya
A mysterious object has been filmed flying over Tripoli and western Libya, followed by reports of a loud explosion.…
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
Union says staff left with no choice but industrial action after breakdown in pay talks with Texas oil firm ApacheA looming strike by oil workers in t…
Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie
Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.…
Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals
Holders Portugal are the first team to qualify for 2026-27 UEFA Nations League despite absence of Cristiano Ronaldo.…
Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell
World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix fina…
US bombers sent home from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot
Aircraft seen leaving at Gloucestershire base following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central LondonThe US Air Force has pulled its bombe…
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.…
Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under…
'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.…
Israel lashes out as UK’s Green Party formally defines Zionism as ‘racism’
Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.…
Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election
Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballotBosnian Serb nationalist politician Milor…
Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential raceThe incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is…
Ku Klux Klan leader claims rising support ahead of US midterm elections
The Ku Klux Klan says support for its message is growing as it seeks to rebrand around family and faith.…
Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligenc…
War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?
Former Iranian and US diplomats agree that the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks.…
Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.…
Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy
Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.…
Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego…
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.…
US and Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest international goalscorer
Sullivan’s goal came after teenager Julian Hall, 18, had given Mauricio Pochettino's side the lead in Mexico friendly.…
Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.…
Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
Trucks were 'clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles', UN agency says.…
Germany’s Merz in Kyiv announces $1.5B in aid, urges Putin to end war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid…
Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day
Protesters say the election commission’s voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters to benefit PM Modi.…