US kills terrorist leader linked to Syria ambush
An al Qaeda-linked terrorist leader behind a deadly ambush on US forces in Syria has been killed in retaliatory strikes. Read the latest on the operation and the US military's vow.
An al Qaeda-linked terrorist leader behind a deadly ambush on US forces in Syria has been killed in retaliatory strikes. Read the latest on the operation and the US military's vow.
A new Guardian podcast investigates the Assad family's enduring grip on Syria after the civil war. Discover how they control business and politics. Listen now.
Syrian government forces detain 300 Kurds and evacuate 400 fighters after Aleppo clashes, as US-led coalition launches large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets in response to Palmyra attack.
US and allied forces conducted large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria in response to a December attack that killed three Americans. Read the latest developments.
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
Russian overnight strikes killed two, including at a Kyiv hospital, forcing evacuations in -8C cold. The attacks come as European leaders gather in Paris to seek a breakthrough on a Ukraine peace plan.
UK readers react to Trump's Venezuela intervention, warning it breaches international law and sets a dangerous global precedent. Calls grow for a European-led alliance to challenge US actions.
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian businesses like the Jarjour winery face an uncertain future amid cultural flux and unclear laws on alcohol sales. Explore the challenges of Syria's new era.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, supported by a Voyager tanker, have bombed a former Islamic State weapons stockpile in Syria. The joint UK-France operation targeted access tunnels north of Palmyra to prevent a Daesh resurgence.
British and French fighter jets have destroyed a major underground Islamic State weapons facility in Syria. Defence Secretary John Healey vows to 'stamp out' any terror resurgence.
President Trump declares the United States will temporarily govern Venezuela following overnight military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest developments.
Caracas residents awoke to explosions as US forces launched strikes, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. The city is now on edge, with an uncertain future ahead. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump announces US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after overnight military strikes on Caracas. Follow the latest developments.
A dramatic US military operation in Venezuela has led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Get the latest on the strikes, the charges, and what happens next.
PM Keir Starmer says the UK was not involved in US military action in Venezuela. He focuses on safeguarding 500 British nationals as political reaction divides.
Following US military strikes on Venezuela, we examine the escalating tensions, from Trump's drug cartel claims to the strategic battle for oil and influence in the hemisphere. Follow the latest developments.
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after large-scale military strikes. Get the latest on this major escalation and the declared national emergency.
US launches large-scale military strikes in Venezuela, leading to the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow the latest developments and analysis.
Donald Trump announces the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following US air strikes on Caracas. Read the latest on this major escalation.
The US has launched a large-scale military operation inside Venezuela, striking Caracas. President Maduro declares a national emergency. Follow the latest developments and analysis here.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a 'state of external disturbance' following US military strikes ordered by Donald Trump. Explosions reported in Caracas. Full live updates.
US military air and drone strikes have surged globally under President Trump, with ACLED data showing a more than doubling of operations since 2024. Key targets include Somalia, Yemen, and a new front in Venezuela.
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
Ukrainian drone attacks target Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea ports, hitting wheat ships. Russia's strikes threaten global food security as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest.
Donald Trump hosted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Key topics included Gaza, Iran strikes, a West Bank disagreement, a disputed pardon claim, and a new award for Trump.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
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