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.
Latest in Conflict & War
7941 stories
Aftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts
Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week…
Norrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day
Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.…
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.…
Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.…
BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds - for now they are dependant …
Gaza high school student’s fight for a future
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza that destroyed most schools, 18-year-old Dana Shabat sits her final exams online.…
Iraq’s corruption crackdown is a start, not a solution
New PM Ali al-Zaidi's arrest of 47 officials is welcome, but the rot runs through the system that put him in power.…
US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s appeal in E Jean Carroll case
The US Supreme Court has rejected a push by President Trump to throw out a jury's findings of sexual assault.…
US petrol prices ease despite ongoing uncertainties with Iran
US–Iran peace talks ease market volatility, but uncertainty keeps oil prices hovering, complicating recovery efforts.…
New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".…
Afghan families mourn loved ones as border tensions with Pakistan rise
Afghan officials say Pakistani attacks killed at least 36 civilians, while Pakistan says its forces killed 29 fighters.…
Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision-maker over strait of Hormuz
Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening itThe strait of Hormuz is Iran’s chief bargaini…
Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go
Thousands in Lebanon attempt to return home, yet rampant destruction leaves many trapped in displacement centres.…
Lebanon Latest: Israel strikes as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Israeli strikes continue as the new Israel-Lebanon agreement faces opposition.…
Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.…
The US-Iran MoU looks at managing the pain rather than ending the war
The US-Iran MoU acts as a state-to-state framework managing mutual pain, not a definitive end to regional conflict.…
Enzo Maresca appointed Man City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola
Former Blues manager inks a three-year deal at Manchester City and succeeds Pep Guardiola, who stepped down in May.…
Five killed in shooting at German youth centre
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany.…
JD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape
The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.…
Trump claims Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha after recent clashes
US president posts that meeting will take place on Tuesday in Qatari capital after exchange of fire in strait of HormuzDonald Trump has claimed that I…
US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shotsThe US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-m…
Former Iran nuclear deal negotiator on what U.S.-Iran 'new normal' looks like
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S.…
Sudan’s el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse
Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns.…
Why the Arab League could not stop Israel’s genocide
Arab governments are constrained by dependency, regime survival and fear of empowering Iran-aligned rivals.…
Brazil supporters in Indonesia grab Israeli flag off motorcyclist
A video of an Israeli flag being grabbed off two young men in Indonesia has gone viral.…
Why Pakistan’s Afghan air strikes aren’t stopping armed attacks
Analysts warn military pressure alone cannot contain a threat from armed groups that has reached Pakistan's cities.…
Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least eight in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns the 'horrific attacks' and urges allies to boost Ukraine's air defences.…
Is the Israeli military deliberately targeting children in Gaza?
A UN inquiry found that children in Gaza are being shot with a single bullet.…
Trump announces meeting with Iran in Qatar despite military skirmishes
US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.…
Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.…