96 m. ago Why has Israel launched strikes across Gaza – and what happens now over the ceasefire?

‘This offensive will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes,’ the military says

Events

1 hour ago UK says Putin’s ceasefire refusal ‘disappointing’ as diplomatic talks continue

Air strikes have continued as the Kremlin resists accepting a 30-day truce backed by Washington and Ukraine.

Politics

5 h. ago Air strikes in Ukraine ‘not encouraging’ sign of progress to peace – Timms

Russian drones hit Ukrainian cities overnight as Volodymyr Zelensky said Vladimir Putin’s words ‘are very different from reality’.

Events

5 h. ago Civilian death toll mounts in Gaza as Israel warns air strikes are 'just the beginning'

Benjamin Netanyahu warns ‘this is only the beginning’ after Israel-Hamas ceasefire collapses

Events

6 h. ago Gaza doctors describe scenes of ‘armageddon’ after Israeli strikes shatter ceasefire

Medics could not cope with the injured and dying, as a total blockade on supplies meant they lacked basic necessities, including diesel for generators and essential surgical items like gloves, swabs, and syringes

Events

20 h. ago Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – as it happened

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’Commenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

Events

20 h. ago Netanyahu says Israel has resumed ‘fighting with force’ against Hamas

Israeli military’s renewed air strikes in Gaza kill more than 400 people, say Palestinian officials

Politics

20 h. ago Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – live

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’Commenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Why has Israel launched dozens of strikes on Gaza – and what happens now over the ceasefire?

‘This offensive will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes,’ the Israeli military has said

Events

30 h. ago Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire after renewed IDF strikes kill more than 320 Palestinians – Middle East crisis live

Benjamin Netanyahu says operation carried out to ‘achieve war objectives’ as Hamas labels strikes a ‘blatant violation of humanitarian conventions’Deaths reported in Gaza as Israeli military conducts ‘extensive strikes’ despite ceasefireCommenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets rise as Israeli air strikes kill 330, ending Gaza truce

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets rise as Israeli air strikes kill 330, ending Gaza truce  Yahoo Finance UK

Events

31 h. ago Gaza ceasefire shattered as more than 320 Palestinians reported killed by renewed Israeli strikes – Middle East crisis live

Benjamin Netanyahu says operation carried out to ‘achieve war objectives’ as Hamas labels strikes a ‘blatant violation of humanitarian conventions’Deaths reported in Gaza as Israeli military conducts ‘extensive strikes’ despite ceasefireCommenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

Events

32 h. ago Israel unleashes 'fires of hell' in Gaza and warns Hamas will be shown 'no mercy' if hostages are not returned as IDF airstrikes 'kill 330 including terror chief' in dramatic end to ceasefire

The Israeli military, which reported it hit dozens of targets, said the attacks would continue for as long as necessary and extend beyond air strikes.

Events

48 h. ago Foreign Office issues warning to Brits in Europe after deadly air strikes

Access to the land borders with Ukraine and Belarus are also restricted

Events

68 h. ago Trump ignores court order banning use of Alien Enemies Act and carries out deportations of Venezuelan gang members: Live updates

Department of Homeland Security arrested almost 300 members of Tren de Aragua this weekend, White House press secretary says

Events

3 d. ago At least 31 dead in US air strikes on Yemen as Iran escalates war of words claiming action 'violated international law' and warning it WILL retaliate to any attacks

The first set of Donald Trump's airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels killed at least 31 people, the rebel group said on Sunday, as its backer Iran said it would retaliate. 

Events

3 d. ago Donald Trump warns Houthi terrorists that 'hell will rain down on you' as US launches air strikes against Iran

The US President confirmed that he had ordered the military to launch a series of air strikes, promising to use 'lethal force' until Houthi rebels cease attacks on a shipping corridor.

Events

3 d. ago Donald Trump orders wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels

US carries out strikes on Yemen's Houthis over its attacks on shipping in Red Sea

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump reveals he has ordered 'decisive and powerful' military action against Houthi terrorists in Yemen

A new air strike has been launched against the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Houthi-run AI Masirah TV has reported.

Events

6 d. ago We can’t know if Vladimir Putin will accept a ceasefire in Ukraine. But this is what he’ll be thinking | Orysia Lutsevych

Key factors will drive the Kremlin’s decision. Can Russia fight on and for what? Or is there more benefit in allying with Donald Trump?At this stage of the crisis, it is important to be clear-sighted. The US-Ukraine meeting in Jeddah was a damage-control operation. Both parties reset relations that had been damaged, largely by Washington’s impatience. The US reversed its previous decisions in exchange for something Ukraine was ready to provide anyway: privileged access to Ukraine’s natural resource wealth and a willingness to start a peace process.It is encouraging to see renewed US-Ukraine dialogue to end the war. As Churchill said, the only thing worse than fighting with allies is fighting without them. The public mugging in the Oval Office, calling Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and the pause in military and intelligence support were hard to fathom. Ukrainians wondered why President Trump was putting the blame and the pressure on the victim, and protecting the aggressor. Trump’s ...

Politics