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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What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?
BBC Sport have rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10…
‘Very painful’: Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, son Hunter says
Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, says his father’s prostate cancer has “metastasised into his bones and further”.…
Iran issues new demands as Pezeshkian seeks deal
Senior Iranian security official sets broader conditions for reopening Hormuz.…
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina after father Jorge’s death
Football star Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family on Saturday, a day after his father died.…
New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.…
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.…
Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in
A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.…
Ghana’s cashew apples get a second life
A fruit long left to rot could become a new source of income for Ghana’s cashew farmers.…
Iran seeks way out of ‘neither war nor peace’ stalemate with US
Iran President Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the “neither war nor peace” state of relations with US.…
Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land
Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.…
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.…
Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.…
Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran
Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.…
Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.…
Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.…
Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench
A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.…
Your university clearing survival guide ahead of results day
From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.…
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.…
Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.…
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.…
Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch
Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.…
The Papers: 'Top universities cut entry grades' and 'Uefa set for Infantino inquiry'
The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.…
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by lack of heavy machinery.…
Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".…
Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so many
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.…
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday's crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.…
Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried aw…
What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.…
Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.…
How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.…