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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Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns
Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening choler…
When tragedy strikes, America's wildland firefighters ask, was it 'somebody that we loved?'
Deaths and close calls while fighting wildfires have strained an already on-edge workforce. They've also raised questions about policies and prioritie…
Amid cost of living stress, many parents are supporting children well into adulthood
Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children w…
Who or what is 'taking a step back from visibility'? The quiz knows
Plus, if you know what "TMZ" stands for, you'll get at least on question right this week!…
Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery
A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.…
Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour
CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.…
'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette
Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.…
‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.…
Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war
As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight b…
Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.…
Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.…
Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.…
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.…
Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.…
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.…
Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.…
Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’, Hormuz deal close
The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz…
UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.…
Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.…
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.…
Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’
US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.…
Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.…
‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
People in South Lebanon question their government's approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.…
Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.…
How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment
Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.…
US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.…
US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.…
How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?
Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.…
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The …