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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Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder
The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.…
US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua
Move comes after Nicaragua's lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.…
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.…
Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.…
Israel ‘seeking Trump’s support for plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza’
Defence minister says he believes US backing could tip regional balance in favour of forced resettlementIsrael’s defence minister has said his country…
Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles
Monarch tells Emmanuel Macron at the British Museum in London that the two nations will share a future ‘woven together’ by history and shared valuesTh…
Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says
Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel to halt fighting.…
What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry?
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.…
Will the EU take action against Israel?
Surge in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians…
Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves.…
USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea
The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.…
EU ministers in Ireland tackle Israeli settlement trade and Ukraine defence
EU ministers in Ireland have announced a mission to support Lebanon’s army but remain divided on sanctions on Israel.…
Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.…
A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers
While the Trump administration claims it has killed 'narcoterrorists', families fear fishermen are among the victims.…
Deadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28
A deadly bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai killed 22 people and injured 28…
Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic
The layoffs aim to streamline management layers and simplify team structures, says Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.…
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations
Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.…
South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.…
Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia
The government’s increasingly hostile stance towards the Kremlin has drawn criticism from the far right – and the far leftEven before the German gover…
Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers
Activists say four organisers of flotilla that sought to break Gaza blockade have been held in Tunisia since March.…
Burnham beware, the bond markets will demand proper answers in the budget | Nils Pratley
Fair to say the current sell-off is international, but the PM has said little yet to make investors rethink the UK’s statusIt’s too soon to say the bo…
Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules
Appeals panel says only military tribunals may assess court-martial convictions in blow to former Afghan war prisoner.…
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.…
Watch: BBC visits village swept away by deadly floods
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue…
Aubameyang ‘humiliated’ as ex-Arsenal striker quits Gabon national team
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.…
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.…
Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza, ‘we are not withdrawing’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel does not plan to withdraw from Gaza…
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.…
Gaza Civil Defence worker finds 21 relatives beneath rubble
A Gaza Civil Defence worker helped recover the bodies of 21 of his relatives from beneath the rubble.…
Can Ukraine’s drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines
What happens if the airspace of the world's largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?…