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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Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist
Gaza is suffering from an energy crisis, affecting hospitals struggling to treat patients amid Israeli bombing.…
Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates dies aged 94
Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.…
Sheinbaum takes on cartels, Trump and the legacy of 1968
Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO's shadow.…
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa…
Opinion: Is democracy a joke? Count Binface says no.
Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election in his constituency. His b…
Drones are detecting more sharks at US beaches but do they make public safer?
Increase in sightings may not reflect increase in sharks with little evidence that threat to swimmers has risenExperts say that despite recent increas…
Tourist speedboat capsizes in Vietnam, killing 15
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.…
China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.…
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies after being ill with prostate cancer
Murnaghan ‘died peacefully’ at his home in London on Saturday, says his familyTV presenter Dermot Murnaghan “died peacefully” at his home in north Lon…
Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam kills 15 Indian tourists
The Indian embassy says it has set up control rooms to respond to victims' families.…
Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.…
Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?…
Nigeria says army has killed 300 bandits in north-western state of Zamfara
Gangs made up of cattle rustlers and jihadists have long terrorised communities in northern and central NigeriaNigerian soldiers killed more than 300 …
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.…
Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.…
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.…
Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds
Albanian prosecutors probe forged deeds tied to Kushner resort land as protests over the project intensify.…
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.…
Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the cit…
Russian missile attacks wound 11 in Kyiv
In the latest salvo in one of the war's deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.…
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten…
Alfred Dreyfus statue to finally receive permanent home in central Paris
Sculpture of Jewish army officer wrongly accused of treason has been moved around the city for decadesFor 40 years, the statue of Capt Alfred Dreyfus …
Wembanyama signs contract with Spurs for five years, $252m: Report
Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA's tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.…
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.…
Pianist Jayson Gillham ‘very disappointed’ after losing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra discrimination case
The federal court on Friday threw out the concert pianist’s case against the MSO, finding he was not unfairly dismissed due to Gaza war commentsGet ou…
Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news
Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.…
Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured
Harchie Sagoo, who had cerebral palsy, was a key product tester for Bristol-based Smartbox.…
Couple to show England World Cup game at wedding reception
Georgia Hallgalley and Jake Hawker are showing the match at their reception on Saturday.…
I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years
Rob Marshall's friendship with Tyler began when he knocked on her door to ask her to sign a tape.…
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.…