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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Netanyahu says Israel must protect relationship with US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed for the ‘preservation’ of Israel’s relationship with the US.…
Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa hours after denial
The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.…
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic songThe Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight m…
Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war
Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green poolUS federal government workers continue…
News live: Australia gives Ukraine another $100m for fight against Russia; AFL great in hospital after truck crash
Two payments of $50m will boost Ukraine’s air defence and munitions supply. Follow today’s news live• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily n…
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".…
Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.…
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.…
Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war
World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents.…
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.…
Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.…
US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts 'have ceased' but that US forces will remain in the area.…
Gas prices fall below $4 on average after Trump’s signing of Iran deal to end war
Drivers feel some relief but prices still a dollar more per gallon overall since before US-Israel attack on IranSign up for the Breaking News US newsl…
MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.…
Dozens of countries warn of atrocities amid escalation in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN and allies warn of grave rights violations in North Kordofan, urge maximum pressure on RSF and SAF.…
BBC pulls Ashley Cain documentary over abusive and misogynistic remarks
BBC says its vetting process ‘clearly failed’ after Guardian reveals presenter’s past comments about womenWarning: this article contains sexually expl…
Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments
The UN rights office has previously found that Israel is violating international laws that prohibit apartheid.…
Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.…
England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.…
Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address
US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgetsPete Hegseth has announced a review of US military pres…
King attends Ladies Day at Royal Ascot with Stanley Tucci
About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.…
Who Won The US-Iran Deal?
US and Iran sign deal, but what does it say?…
Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay
The Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.…
Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill to extend president’s term in office
Lower house of parliament passes legislation to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.…
Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup
A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.…
Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew
Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".…
Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike
Grief, tears as families hold last rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike.…
US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal
JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.…
Somalia warns Israel against meddling in Somaliland
The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.…
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz
Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation periodMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has…