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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China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters
Xi Jinping's historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.…
Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change
Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change…
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican…
Palestinians in fear as Israeli forces mount pogroms on West Bank mosques
Palestinian witnesses recount the coordinated Israeli army and settler attacks on mosques in the occupied West Bank.…
What’s really behind Trump’s deference to Putin?
Whether or not US president fits the definition of a Russian asset, his actions align closely with the Kremlin’s interests• Don’t get This Is Europe d…
Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadet program members
US defense secretary faced backlash for attempting to mock Canada’s armed forces amid trade warA social media post by Pete Hegseth, the US secretary o…
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EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM
Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots toward the West.…
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, forfeits driving licence
Golfer's driving licence will be suspended for five years under the terms of a plea agreement that dropped DUI charges.…
Argentina serves up a Messi-shaped schnitzel as fans say goodbye
A Messi-shaped schnitzel is on the menu in Buenos Aires, as fans across Argentina pay tribute.…
Lucy Letby 'boyfriend' doctor named as court order lifted
Dr Mark Deakin, a consultant at Alder Hey hospital, was described as Letby's "boyfriend" during her trial.…
Summer transfers 2026: All to know as Premier League signings break records
Premier League breaks its own record as four of its 11 most expensive signings have arrived this transfer window.…
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venez…
In Yemen, dates provide lifeline for farmers with few economic options
Hindered by poor infrastructure and climate challenges, farmers in Yemen cling to traditional methods to harvest dates.…
Putin and Zelenskyy issue threats as strikes rock Ukraine, Russia
Putin accuses Zelenskyy of 'terrorism', while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.…
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge…
Keir Starmer resigns (again)
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.…
How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny
Everton's transfer deadline day debacle over Folarin Balogun leaves owners The Friedkin facing fan mutiny, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.…
What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?
Kheibar Shekan, Iran's medium-range missile, is said to play a pivotal role in escalating US-Israel tensions.…
Nottingham attacks families not told 'stalker' had violent past
Nottinghamshire Police received a complaint and has referred the matter to the IOPC.…
Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills five people at wedding
Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilitiesIran has accused the US of a “war crime” aft…
Killing at Sea
Three families, two bombings and a hidden war: uncovering the lives behind Operation Southern Spear's dead.…
Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary – US politics live
Cao has been serving as acting navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late AprilSign up for the US …
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.…
More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.…
Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?
For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A current outbreak numbers hundreds…
Watch: What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.…
What do we know about the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik?
A residential building and a telecom tower were struck overnight, as Iran and the US launched more strikes over Hormuz.…
Watch: BBC inside court as jury in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked
Clancy is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.…
Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods
The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.…
Thousands still missing as Nepal-Tibet flood relief and recovery intensifies
More than 1, 000 people have died and thousands are missing, with communities relying on airlifted supplies.…