Conflict & War
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Grieving sister used tracker to catch memorial thief
Georgia Shaw found the man who repeatedly removed her brother's roadside memorial.…
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war
As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.…
Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring
Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the 'enormous scale' of the country's cat meat trade.…
Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programme
Joint statement welcomes Trump’s deal with Iran to end war and calls for further talks involving European leadersEurope live – latest updatesDonald Tr…
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk
Abdiqadir Salah was pierced by shrapnel in a bombing that killed 12 in Somalia. But as the US denies civilians were hurt they face no hope of compensa…
World Cup predictions: Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia and more
Ronaldo chases goal-scoring record, as Portugal and England begin their World Cup campaigns.…
Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements
Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians but the war on Gaza could mean see properties discounted.…
US primaries in Oklahoma, Georgia, others: Key takeaways from the results
Trump-backed candidates fall short in primary results in the US ahead of crucial midterms in November.…
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia
A statement from the G7 summit in France says leaders are united in their 'unwavering support for Ukraine'.…
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, b…
3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting
Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are expec…
FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness.…
El Niño is here, so what does it mean?
An El Niño has formed amid the warmer-than-normal waters in the tropical Pacific. Now it's a question of how intense the phenomenon will be, and where…
On a flight home, a stranger helped her understand what came next
Rebecca Simonitsch had just learned she might be a candidate for brain surgery. The man seated beside her on the flight home pulled out a notebook to …
'Coreano Hermano': Ahead of Mexico vs. South Korea, it's all love between the fans
It's an unusual sight before a World Cup match: Supporters of opposing teams partying together, calling each other "brother," some even hoping for a d…
Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bang
The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been sublime. Argentina's Lionel Messi netted three goals…
Trump's Iran agreement dominates G7 but big questions remain
The U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran has rocked the global economy and decimated Trump's standing at home…
The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.…
Oil prices continue slide amid hopes for peace, opening of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude drops to lowest price since early March, before signing of framework deal to end US-Israel war on Iran.…
Dramatic rescue after plane crashes onto Texas highway
Dramatic rescue after plane crashes onto Texas highway.…
Russian warship incident in Channel deeply concerning, says Starmer
PM says firing of warning shots at yacht was reckless and UK is dealing with proxy attacks from Russia ‘every day’Warning shots fired by a Russian war…
Iran war day 110: Tehran says Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US deal
Iran warns of a 'harsh response' as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.…
Georgia Republican primary delivers mixed results for Trump
US president has been at the centre of this year's midterm campaigns in a test of his influence.…
G7 commits to ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’ with pledge to offer more air defence – Europe live
World leaders backed Ukraine’s defence of ‘its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity’in Évian les-BainsThe wait for Keir Starmer’s first ses…
Middle East crisis live: Iran threatens ‘harsh response’ if Israel fails to cease attacks in Lebanon
Israel’s continued military operation in southern Lebanon puts at risk the agreement reached between Iran and the US on SundayFull report: Iran says p…
How past ‘terrorist’ movements are often judged right by history
Who decides which movements are remembered as terrorists and which are celebrated as agents of change?…
Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally
From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.…
UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to Port-au-Prince comes as gang violence persists. According to U.N. data, 2,300 people have been kill…
Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia
Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia…
Vozinha’s mum celebrates hero keeper son from afar
The mother of Cape Verde’s celebrated goalkeeper Vozinha says she watched his heroics on the TV.…