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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Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'
George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".…
Flash flood warnings strike north-east US amid wildfire smoke from Canada
Poor air quality from wildfires continues to plague New York City as neighborhoods hit by thunderstormsSaturday is delivering a double dose of dangero…
Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks
US strikes damaged bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran after a seventh straight night of attacks.…
New York’s Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit
Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu during campaign for mayor and says he is consulting city's legal advisers.…
Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Attacks hit neighbourhoods in Gaza City far beyond the line Israeli forces are meant to hold under the ceasefire.…
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa midfielder Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.…
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
US and Iran have stepped up attacks in the last week, prompting alarm about return to full-scale war across the region.…
2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Comma…
Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.…
UK’s Josh Kerr smashes longstanding world mile record in London
Kerr ran a 3:42.66 mile at the London Diamond League, smashing Hicham El Guerrouj’s world record by 0.47 seconds.…
Spain's final training session before World Cup final cancelled
Spain's final session before Sunday's World Cup final has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.…
Lebanon’s Aoun to meet Trump in Washington to discuss Israel talks
The Lebanese and US presidents are expected to discuss the ceasefire, southern Lebanon, and Israel’s withdrawal.…
South Africa ease to seven-try win over pointless Wales
South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.…
France vs England LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream of the Bronze Final as Mbappe's France play Kane's England.…
Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan following Iran attack
The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.…
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted 'human losses' and 'material damage' on troops.…
Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.…
What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.…
Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine
The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.…
Iran attacks US allies in Middle East in second week of renewed conflict
Kuwait says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted, Jordan downs missiles and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran responds to US strikesIran launched …
Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks
Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.…
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.…
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.…
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Pete Hegseth announced that soldiers aged 30 and older in the US military will be screened for low testosterone The US defense secretary, Pete Hegset…
Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24
Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.…
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center…
Iran accuses US of striking critical infrastructure as war intensifies
The conflict has been escalating since US President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago the peace deal with Iran is over.…
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?…
Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far s…
India’s salt workers: The human cost of the world’s most popular seasoning
101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.…