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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Haaland has advantage over Man City team-mates
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta look ahead to England's match against Norway and feel that Erling Haala…
Europe considering proposals to allow navigational fees in strait of Hormuz
Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory, as US officials urge Iran to make public statement that strait is open and that shipping can safely passEu…
People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.…
Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026
Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.…
Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts
Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.…
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.…
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.…
Iran war live: US demands Iran publicly state Strait of Hormuz open for all
US said to be pushing for public statement that Iran will not fire at commercial ships passing through Strait of Hormuz…
'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'
Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe's death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday's papers.…
Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia
Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.…
Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.…
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Mr Worldwide's fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.…
Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?
A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he …
NAACP demands end of Trump’s anticrime taskforce in Memphis after deaths of Black men
Advocacy group calls on acting attorney general to lead ‘thorough, transparent federal investigation’The deaths in recent days of two Black men in Ten…
Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.…
Can the agreement between Iran and the US be rescued?
Latest attacks jeopardise ceasefire and memorandum of understanding.…
Russian attacks kill four as Ukraine continues to target oil infrastructure
Ukrainian official says Russia's attack on Kramatorsk kills four, including a teenager, and injures nine.…
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets still on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
Several tickets remain for lower decks ranging from $19,995 to $32,970, as well as Trophy Lounge section at $34,500.…
ECB to face no action over Stokes retirement video
England will face no action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video.…
Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it, says new coach Jesus
The 2026 World Cup exit for Portugal was believed to be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.…
Hospital workers wounded in Israeli drone attack on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan
Palestinian Health Ministry denounces attack as part of Israel's 'systematic targeting of health facilities'.…
Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the firs…
Women's Test Cricket
Highlights of day one of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.…
Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.…
Israel bans Jerusalem’s grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week
The incident is the latest in a pattern of Israeli measures in the occupied territory since the Gaza genocide began.…
Who is Fadel Shaker? Lebanese pop star released on bail
In 2012, singing star Shaker quit his music career, before being accused of joining an armed group in Lebanon.…
Trump says US has ‘agreed’ to continue Iran talks but ceasefire ‘over’
Iran has not responded to Trump's latest claim, which comes as new attacks threaten the full resumption of war.…
The search for Gaza’s missing brings heartbreak and closure for loved ones
Thousands of bodies remain trapped under the rubble of their homes in Gaza, with retrieval a long and difficult task.…
Family mourns baby after Israeli forces blocked journey to hospital
Three-month-old Ahmad Zaid’s family received his birth certificate and death certificate on the same day.…
Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
The latest strikes reportedly injure two, as Amnesty urges probe into earlier Israeli attacks which killed 24 civilians.…