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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Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37
Attack on business apparently storing ‘explosive objects’ sparks huge fire, damaging residential buildingsAt least 37 people have been killed after a …
Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27
The crash occurred when a truck overtook another vehicle and struck the minibus, police say.…
Royal Navy warships track Russian vessels for three days in UK waters
HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radars to monitor four vessels as they passed through the North Sea and English Channel last week.…
Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence
Iran's president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.…
US revokes visa of former Iraqi minister after watchlist listing
The US has revoked an award-winning former Iraqi minister’s visa after the FBI placed her on a ‘terrorism watchlist'.…
At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strikes near Kyiv
A 14-year-old girl is among the dead after an attack near the capital overnight, the region's governor said.…
Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII
King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, was viewed as a reformer who embraced inclusivity.…
Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds…
LIVE: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – Premier League
Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai try to inspire the Reds.…
Chelsea vs Brighton: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction
Brighton will fancy their chances against Chelsea though, having won their last three league games against the Blues.…
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets
The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets.…
Aston Villa sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for reported club record
Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.…
Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials
In move that could generate millions, Exeter academics to deliver MA at National Defense University in RiyadhThe University of Exeter has approved pla…
Nepal-Tibet floods: death toll rises to 626 and number missing climbs to nearly 3,000 – latest updates
Rescue workers and military personnel have been working around the clock since Wednesday’s disaster‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors griev…
Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’
Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.…
GB's Fery into first ATP Tour final as opponent retires
Arthur Fery is into his first ATP Tour final as opponent James Duckworth retires because of injury at the Winston-Salem Open.…
Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging
Gulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.…
Itauma v Hrgovic - heavyweight world title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.…
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.…
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South A…
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.…
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?
The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.…
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey
This is a breaking news story.…
We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.…
Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.…
Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set
The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.…
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?…
US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court
The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.…
Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.…
How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.…