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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AI corporate leaders tell UN the industry needs global regulation
Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.…
Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip
Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.…
I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.…
Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban
Lawyers representing the White House and the three media outlets banned from the property sparred over the constitutional rights of journalists at a h…
What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash
The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.…
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’
Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.…
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.…
Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.…
Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.…
Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.…
Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.…
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.…
Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions
Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions…
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban
Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.…
Israeli soldier wounded in car-ramming attack in occupied West Bank
Israeli soldier Neria Leiter wounded in a suspected car-ramming attack near the illegal settlement of Beit Horon.…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.…
Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams
A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.…
‘My friend’: Anthony Albanese announces $60m more for Ukraine at Zelenskyy meeting
An emotional prime minister says that Kyiv’s cause is ‘an issue for the world’ as he also sets out the need for a new global orderAnthony Albanese has…
Orkney island welcomes first baby in more than three decades
Residents on North Ronaldsay toasted the birth of Duncan Wilder Thorstein Traill Suarez Ford with a dram of whisky last week.…
Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak
Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.…
US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan
Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation.…
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming
Palestinian shot dead as Israel's ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son.…
The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?
White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.…
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".…
Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands
Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.…
Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.…
Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic
Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton…
How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation stokes division and sows despair
Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are being used to spread deceitful narrativesRussian disinformation …
Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told
Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.…
US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government
Marco Rubio made comments after Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' at the UN, prompting Cuban delegation to walk out.…