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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US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts 'have ceased' but that US forces will remain in the area.…
Gas prices fall below $4 on average after Trump’s signing of Iran deal to end war
Drivers feel some relief but prices still a dollar more per gallon overall since before US-Israel attack on IranSign up for the Breaking News US newsl…
MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.…
Dozens of countries warn of atrocities amid escalation in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN and allies warn of grave rights violations in North Kordofan, urge maximum pressure on RSF and SAF.…
BBC pulls Ashley Cain documentary over abusive and misogynistic remarks
BBC says its vetting process ‘clearly failed’ after Guardian reveals presenter’s past comments about womenWarning: this article contains sexually expl…
Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments
The UN rights office has previously found that Israel is violating international laws that prohibit apartheid.…
Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.…
England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.…
Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address
US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgetsPete Hegseth has announced a review of US military pres…
King attends Ladies Day at Royal Ascot with Stanley Tucci
About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.…
Who Won The US-Iran Deal?
US and Iran sign deal, but what does it say?…
Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay
The Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.…
Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill to extend president’s term in office
Lower house of parliament passes legislation to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.…
Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup
A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.…
Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew
Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".…
Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike
Grief, tears as families hold last rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike.…
US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal
JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.…
Somalia warns Israel against meddling in Somaliland
The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.…
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz
Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation periodMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has…
Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.…
What we know so far about the US-Iran ceremony in Switzerland
Talks expected to begin at the Qatar-owned Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland.…
Israel kills at least three Palestinians in Gaza City drone strike
Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the so-called 'ceasefire'.…
More than 1,000 killed in Israel attacks on Gaza since ceasefire
An Israeli attack on a vehicle in Gaza City has killed at least three Palestinians.…
US Supreme Court eases restrictions on drug users owning firearms
Court sides unanimously with marijuana user who argued law barring him from owning firearms violated US Constitution.…
JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems
US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.…
Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm
Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US-Iran MoU to end the war.…
Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal
Residents return home as a fragile ceasefire takes hold across southern Lebanon.…
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.…
You're probably using too many skin care products. Here are the 3 essentials
We asked half a dozen skin care experts: Which products do you really need to keep your skin healthy and attractive? Here's what they said.…
Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport
Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.…