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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Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an 'opportunity' for Putin to engage with other world leaders.…
Mahmoud Abbas: What will it take to ‘protect’ Palestine?
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would “remain silent” on Israel's actions.…
Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".…
Media outlets still denied access to White House despite judge’s order
A US federal judge had ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' the three outlets' access.…
Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman
The tenant of the flat in the Retiro area of central Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay her rent set after it was increased by an investment firm.…
Four civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan
Four civilians have been killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.…
‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.…
LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League
Follow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.…
At Trump meeting, Xi Jingping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict
Chinese president’s proposals for lessening tensions come amid period of intense competition between the two countries over AI and tradeUS politics li…
Man jailed for throwing bottle at Portsmouth migrant protest
Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.…
NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run
Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.…
LIVE: Ivory Coast vs Ghana – AFCON qualifying
Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars.…
Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
Warning comes hours after Poland says fire at Starlink satellite station was ‘act of sabotage’Russia could launch a limited military attack against a …
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolit…
Watch: Trump anticipated Xi's visit for months
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the White House, explaining how President Donald Trump prepared for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.…
Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House…
Ukrainians in UK fear cut to funds for Homes for Ukraine hosts could make them homeless
Scheme set up after Russian invasion in 2022 paid £350 a month to people hosting Ukrainians but this will reduce to £100 next yearUkrainian refugees f…
Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year
Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.…
Man, 105, being investigated over murders at Nazi PoW camp
Centenarian accused of being accessory to multiple murders at Stalag 326 VI K in west Germany, as judiciary race to prosecute suspects before they die…
Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
No response by Yemen's Houthis to a claim by the coalition forces that its missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu.…
Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?
Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.…
German prosecutors investigate 105-year-old for crimes at Nazi PoW camp
The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.…
The eyes have it: Rory Stewart’s ‘magnificently strange’ Newsnight moment goes viral
Clip of the former Tory MP staring intently at fellow panellist is shared widely onlineRory Stewart has been an Afghan NGO leader, a Conservative lead…
Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules
Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.…
Injunction blocking publication of ex-SAS soldier’s book on counter-terror op extended
MoD claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contractAn injunction preventing a former member of…
Netanyahu at UNGA over the years
Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.…
Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.…
Fears of return to war as Tigray rebels launch offensive against Ethiopian army
Fighting escalates after TPLF forms new rebel coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed government There are growing fears of a return to civil war i…
Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains
A federal judge's ruling restored CNN, MS Now and Politico's access to the White House. Gabe Rottman says better procedure alone may not resolve the b…
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.…