Conflict & War
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Delegates walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speech
Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.…
US rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.…
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".…
What’s triggered the latest violence in Ethiopia?
Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.…
In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Tr…
Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series deci…
Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.…
Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Mahmoud Abbas says saving two-state solution begins with preserving Palestinian land, protecting those who live on it.…
Senate Republicans block Democratic effort to end US war with Iran
GOP stymies House-passed war powers resolution as conflict passes 200-day mark with 19 US service members killedSenate Republicans on Thursday blocked…
Ed Miliband meets Iran’s foreign minister as Tehran gives US ultimatum on strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian officials say Washington has four to five days to respond to its conditions for reopening the strait The UK foreign secretary, Ed Milib…
Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.…
Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech
The Israeli delegation could be be seen cheering in support during Netanyahu's speech.…
The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua
BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.…
Abbas condemns Israel’s ‘malicious colonial plan’ ahead of Netanyahu UN speech
Palestinian leader gives video address after being denied US visa and tells world: ‘Do not allow another Nakba’Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a …
Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.…
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.…
'The lads wanted me to stick one up him' - Wood relives fastest spells
As England bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket, he talks through his most famous spells from his Test career.…
Nigeria vs: Madagascar AFCON 2027 qualifier – preview, teams, prediction
Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles - a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.…
BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You
Two viewers complained to the BBC over the "gratuitously offensive" comment made during the show.…
US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House…
Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.…
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.…
'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.…
RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure revealed he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a frie…
Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council
Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations, but not one has a permanent seat on the powerful UN Security Council.…
Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN
UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have 'skyrocketed' with 90% unemployed in Gaza.…
Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan
Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.…
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister
In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.…
Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.…
Netanyahu’s speech at UN spurs protests in New York City: ‘Let Gaza live’
Protest outside UN headquarters drew hundreds of people as Israeli prime minister prepared to speakAs the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, …