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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Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.…
Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help
Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.…
Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch
Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.…
Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’
Victoria police confirm no formal arrests were made during the protests in South Melbourne on Friday nightGet our breaking news email, free app or dai…
UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges
UK court has sentenced four pro-Palestine activists to jail for a raid on an Israeli arms factory near Bristol in 2024.…
Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king…
Dutch far-right party pays damages to court artist after changing image with AI
Geert Wilders’ PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacingA Dutch court artist has received damages after an MP for t…
World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony
Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.…
USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game at 2026 edition.…
Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom
Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White Hous…
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Arag…
VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans
The United States open their World Cup campaign with a fine win - but not before a sequence of events that left everyone scratching their heads.…
US military killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in strike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote on Truth social with a video appearing to show the airstrike.…
Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike
President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from VenezuelaThe US military has killed a le…
Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.…
Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot
Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.…
The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence
Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.…
Iran war live: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet
Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.…
Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener
Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.…
The Papers: 'Starmer braced for exodus' and 'Giant of art'
The death of celebrated British artist David Hockney features on many of Saturday's front pages.…
Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, but declares ‘war’ against advancing candidates
In video, The Hills actor, who did not contest the outcome of the election, said his campaign to ‘save’ LA was just startingSpencer Pratt appeared to …
Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center
A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appe…
Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.…
Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.…
EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova
Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.…
UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push
Sources tell Reuters news agency UAE releasing funds to ease tensions with Iran, allow both sides to avoid 'red lines'.…
Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem …
England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton
Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.…
Rugby star Sinfield and authors Donaldson and Blackman lead honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.…
Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again
President Trump has canceled planned strikes in Iran, claiming, once again, that a peace deal is near. This is just the latest salvo in a series of wh…