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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NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila's name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel's genocide in Gaza.…
How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war
The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs of the US-Israel war on Iran.…
Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again?
The US invasions after 9/11 were disasters -- but the US is trying again in Iran anyway…
BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer
The corporation said it had included "the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't."…
World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'
This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his ar…
Killer on the loose has 'damaged' public confidence in justice system, says NI minister
Gary Anderson remains at large a week after he absconded while attending his father's funeral in Derry.…
Banished to alien lands – Trump’s secret deportation deals | First Thing
Thousands of people deported from the US to countries where they have no connections. Plus, European spy chiefs warn of Moscow action against NatoGood…
Trump accused of ‘manufacturing a national security justification’ to push arch plan – US politics live
President had said the triumphal arch he plans to build near Washington would double as a ‘military complex’Sign up for US Breaking News emailsHello a…
Are countryside buses coming back into business?
A rise in bus miles with council funding might be starting to reverse the reduction in services.…
Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023?
Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election.…
Why thousands of Yemeni refugees have fled to Djibouti
Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.…
A simple guide to the Yemen conflict
Here’s a brief history of Yemen’s war - from the Houthi takeover in 2014 to the latest escalation.…
Mystery object spotted hovering over Tehran
A mysterious object filmed hovering over Tehran has sparked online speculation.…
Lib Dems demand action over increase in child birth injuries
Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.…
Protests in Texas after ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man
Protesters gathered in the US state of Texas after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man during an immigration enforcement…
Mourinho holds up images of ‘two clear red cards’ after Atletico defeat
Jose Mourinho held up images of ‘two clear red card’ challenges he says cost his team the match against Atletico.…
Can the US win the AI cold war with China?
US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.…
What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week
United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over wars in Ukraine and the Middle …
Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin's United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.…
Ed Davey rejects claims party is ‘sleepwalking into irrelevance’ under his leadership – UK politics live
Lib Dem leader says he is proud of party’s record at Brighton conference Ed Davey has urged Andy Burnham to deliver some “home truths” to Donald Trump…
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
South Korean officers injured in DMZ explosion, possibly caused by a landmine, according to local media reports.…
Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from England's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches because of a minor injury.…
All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek three
Watch every goal from matchweek three of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.…
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Three members of one family killed in air raid on house in Kunar province, Afghan Taliban deputy spokesperson says.…
Iran’s military says US preparing to resume strikes
Tehran threatens retaliation as Trump weighs military action while Qatar pushes to revive talks.…
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.…
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.…
Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals
After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousan…
Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown
Media workers are grappling with increasingly volatile press climate in US, with some detained and even deportedBanished: Trump’s secret deportation d…
The capture of Western Yemen is making the country's humanitarian crisis worse
NPR speaks with people in Yemen and in aid groups who say the fighting is displacing families to areas without enough aid to support them.…