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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At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.…
'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championship…
Cameroon dominate Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.…
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.…
Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.…
Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell
A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.…
Hamas calls for Trump’s Board of Peace to ‘compel’ Israel over Gaza peace plan – Middle East crisis live
Jared Kushner set to meet Netanyahu following talks with HamasJared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on GazaWelcome to our live …
Post-mortems to take place after five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway
Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.…
Lawyer says Israel’s targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide
Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.…
Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.…
Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
The BBC investigates claims that parts of Scotland’s biggest city have become a no-go zone because of crime, homelessness and antisocial behaviour.…
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.…
Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and des…
Iran’s top negotiator declares victory in war against the US and Israel
Iran’s Parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared both a military and political victory.…
Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.…
Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid
President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.…
Rare Pallas’s cat captured on camera in northern Iran mountains
Footage shows a rare sighting of one of Iran’s most elusive wild felines.…
UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains…
Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count?
The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.…
Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank
UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
A top UN official says 'speed, scale, and solidarity' needed 'before this virus gets even further ahead of us'.…
Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza
Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.…
Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea
US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.…
Israeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly
Far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir sits on Israel's security cabinet, which helps shape war and policy.…
UN’s Albanese: Israel outsourcing coercion to settlers in West Bank
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.…
Iran war live: Tehran-US MoU set to expire; Hamas’s al-Khayya meets Kushner
Hamas calls on Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan after meeting Jared Kushner in Cairo.…
The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'
Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.…
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience
President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat …
'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.…