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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Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel
Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.…
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.…
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.…
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 17 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivorsThe death toll from…
Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.…
Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch
Uncertainty over crude oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Asian states towards Canada's TMX crude oil.…
Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.…
US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.…
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv come after Zelenskyy’s warning
Returning from the US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's safety depends on allies’ willingness to provide anti-missile defences.…
Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding
Decision follows long-running feud between Trump and UN group.…
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.…
Middle East crisis live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause in attacks
US announces attacks early on Thursday, as experts say strikes carried out by both sides in previous day increase risk of return to all-out war US-Sau…
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.…
Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.…
Iran war live: Trump threatens to hit ‘very hard’ over strikes on Jordan
Threat comes as Iranian media report that four Iranians were killed in joint US-Saudi attacks in Iraq.…
How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.…
Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion
Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine 'peace, security and stability'.…
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Riyadh seeks partners to safeguard shipping in Red Sea as strikes on energy tankers expand, pushing oil prices higher.…
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.…
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.…
Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court
The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump's case to toss the defamation award.…
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?…
Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt h…
Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19
The release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in.…
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.…
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.…
Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies
US President Donald Trump says he is considering 'AI controls' following OpenAI's disclosure.…
Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yet
Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land b…
Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan
”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan…
FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.…