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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Spain’s Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speech
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.…
‘They uprooted it all’: Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves
Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.…
Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit
The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit.…
In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles
With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private.…
Iran’s president brings receipts of US strikes on civilians to the UNGA
Iran’s president delivered his UN General Assembly address after US President Trump threatened to ‘annihilate’ Iran.…
Venezuela’s Rodriguez pledges elections, path forward in UNGA speech
Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says her country must abandon the ‘extremism’ of the past.…
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal
Canberra expressed extreme concern to Sam Altman after OpenAI took three months to report the breach.…
Israel moves to bar both main Arab lists from October election
Excluding Ra'am and the Joint List leaves Palestinian citizens in Israel without major Knesset representation options.…
China’s Xi visits US as Trump bets on stabilising global relations
US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner.…
They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.…
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.…
A red carpet and military flyover - How Trump welcomed Xi
The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.…
Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying
Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.…
'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.…
Residents eating garden weeds in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".…
Iran war live: Tehran says it won’t be bullied, remains open for talks
Iranian president says Tehran will not bow to pressure while remaining open to dialogue in a defiant UN speech.…
The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'
The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.…
Why is Kenya turning against Tata Chemicals in Magadi?
A century-old industry faces a reckoning over regulation, jobs and local benefits.…
Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says
In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health support during the long deployment.…
AI corporate leaders tell UN the industry needs global regulation
Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.…
Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip
Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.…
I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.…
Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban
Lawyers representing the White House and the three media outlets banned from the property sparred over the constitutional rights of journalists at a h…
What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash
The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.…
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’
Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.…
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.…
Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.…
Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.…
Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.…
Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.…