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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Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.…
Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.…
Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.…
Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".…
Funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from Gaza rubble
A funeral has been held in Gaza for 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from the rubble.…
Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.…
One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.…
Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?
Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.…
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.…
Why are Harry and Meghan returning to the UK?
BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji looks at why the move raises questions over security detail, royal duties Harry's relationship with King Charles …
Alarms blare in South Korea during annual air raid defence drill
South Korea has held a nationwide drill simulating an air raid to coincide with joint military exercises with the US.…
FIFA’s Infantino under threat of no-confidence vote by regional bodies
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF understood to be considering no-confidence vote against FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.…
Migrant women face sexual assault in Ceuta
Migrant women face sexual assault in Ceuta…
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli genocidal war
Funerals take place weeks after the bodies of 112 Palestinians were buried in another mass funeral.…
Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues
After five years of isolation, Myanmar's post-coup leadership is trying to boost its legitmacy.…
West Ham urges fans to stop chanting ‘anti-Palestine message’
Club relegated from the Premier League last season appeals to fans to stop 'anti-Palestine message'.…
War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.…
US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.…
Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.…
Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
Far-right minister says those convicted in military courts of terror offences will be executed after passing of death penalty law that does not apply …
Tinder conman who claimed he was a millionaire jailed for taking £68,000 from victims
Joseph Gibson stated he was worth hundreds of millions of pounds, was an ex soldier, and owned yachts.…
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank align…
Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West
Netanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.…
Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing?
After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old's car. But her family and others don't expect justice.…
Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".…
Bangladesh’s government under pressure as youth demand jobs
Six months into Prime Minister Tariq Rahman’s term, Bangladesh faces an energy crisis and rising prices.…
'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.…
Jaissle on pain which set him on path to Newcastle and speaking with Howe
New Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle says having his playing career ended by injury at the age of 25 showed him that adversity can lead to oppor…
Tech billionaires push back against proposed wealth tax in California
Tech billionaires in California are fighting a proposed one-time wealth tax. A Google co-founder is leading the charge against the tax, which would ge…
Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating back to 1910 has been discovered in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.…