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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How is drought hitting UK farming?
After months of heatwaves and unusually dry weather, officials say as much as two-thirds of England is in drought.…
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.…
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 14 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Another 121 people were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.…
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem.…
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Tehran has threatened Bulgaria, home to a US air base, but how credible is that threat?…
Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park
A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.…
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.…
Men admit trying to tunnel into jewellery shop
Three men who tried to break into a Tooting jewellers plead guilty to conspiring to commit burglary.…
'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.…
Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say
German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.…
Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism
Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.…
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on producers, accuses cartoon show of spreading 'pro-Russian propaganda'.…
Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center
Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up …
Ukraine’s Shakhtar to use ex-Russian-owned Chelsea as Champions League home
Shakhtar have not played at home since 2014 when Russia annexed the Donetsk region and now switch to Stamford Bridge.…
Migrants clash with French police as they attempt to cross the Channel
French border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday, as they intercepted a small boat.…
Israeli settlers set fire to heavy machinery at West Bank quarry
Israeli settlers entered a stone quarry in Wadi Al-Rakheem near Hebron overnight and set fire to heavy machinery…
Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?
This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.…
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says
Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court last year and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.…
Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.…
Manchester City’s Maresca admits he needs time as Bournemouth visit in EPL
Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola between seasons but says Man City may need patience before more trophies arrive.…
Fury says fight with Joshua looks unlikely with venue yet to be agreed
The all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November.…
Iraq’s solar villages show how to build an energy transition that lasts
Decentralised power can give communities the means to sustain themselves rather than wait for change to come from above.…
Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school
Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.…
'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings
Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem? Player ratings from the hosts' victory over Pakistan.…
NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic
Attorney general considering appeal after justice Desmond Fagan knocks back terror order request for Mohommed Farhat who wrote ‘Fuk Israel’ on carsGet…
New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.…
Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
Putin's forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.…
'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £51m deal
Arsenal complete the £50m-plus signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.…
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets
The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.…
War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran
The US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.…