Conflict & War
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Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.…
Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
About 57% of polled Americans also believe economy is worsening in grim portrait of cost of living crisis, according to Harris survey for the Guardian…
Runner becomes fastest woman to complete the three peaks challenge on foot
Trish Patterson, 41, from Hythe is the fastest woman to complete the three peaks on foot.…
Report into mother and baby homes to be published
The report will contain a number of findings and recommendations, including on areas for an upcoming public inquiry to look into further.…
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit…
Israeli officer shown throwing stun grenade into car during West Bank raid
Border police officer under investigation after CCTV footage shows him shouting at car’s occupants and throwing deviceIsraeli police have opened an in…
Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria
The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.…
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins
President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.…
As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive
Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meet…
Heirs of 'odious' 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallels
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the hig…
FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Egypt, Ronaldo exit and Mbappe condemns racism
Argentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.…
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.…
The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London
Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adapta…
After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo
Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.…
Switzerland vs Colombia: World Cup last 16: Prediction, start time and news
Colombia, the World Cup's dangerous outsiders, take on Switzerland in Vancouver for a place in the quarterfinals.…
Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.…
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.…
Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
Explosions in Damascus as French president visits…
Explosions heard in Syria’s Damascus
Television footage shows plumes of smoke rising in the sky; cause of the blasts not immediately clear.…
Nato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live
Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenlandin WashingtonThere are growing concerns i…
Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the ra…
NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara
Defence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.…
China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case
Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.…
NATO summit begins: Who is attending and what is at stake?
Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.…
France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about
The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.…
Fans react to US loss after red card drama
The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.…
‘Limited damage’: Upcoming Bollywood film angers Kashmir pellet gun victims
Makers of Chauhaan accused of mocking more than 1,000 Kashmiris partially or completely blinded by pellet shotguns.…
Sorry USA riled for World Cup thrashing by Belgium despite Balogun reprieve
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.…
Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza
Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel's genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October 'ceasefire'.…
'Overturn this' – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.…