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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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.…
McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude
Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Me…
Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown
Nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.…
What could stop Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians?
Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel's far-right Netanyahu government.…
Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title
Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.…
Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza
Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefireDonald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, Jared K…
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.…
Israelis harass Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland, tear down Palestine map
CCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine…
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.…
Anti-corruption raids in Baghdad as dozens of officials arrested
Iraq’s Integrity Commission seized of millions in cash and jewelry said to be linked to corruption charges.…
Senegal’s Saint-Louis Regatta keeps centuries of tradition alive
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, for the annual regatta.…
History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final…
Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map ahead of talks with Netanyahu
Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, held a rare meeting with Hamas leadership Sunday in Egypt, in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in…
Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants …
US-Iran MoU is set to expire: What to know
Both sides accused the other of violating the June agreement shortly after it was signed.…
Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president
Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.…
Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana
Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapo…
US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns
Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.…
Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks
Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.…
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.…
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.…
Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.…
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.…
Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?
Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?…
Watch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roof
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.…