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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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…
Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.…
What we know so far about the US-Iran ceremony in Switzerland
Talks expected to begin at the Qatar-owned Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland.…
Israel kills at least three Palestinians in Gaza City drone strike
Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the so-called 'ceasefire'.…
More than 1,000 killed in Israel attacks on Gaza since ceasefire
An Israeli attack on a vehicle in Gaza City has killed at least three Palestinians.…
US Supreme Court eases restrictions on drug users owning firearms
Court sides unanimously with marijuana user who argued law barring him from owning firearms violated US Constitution.…
JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems
US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.…
Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm
Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US-Iran MoU to end the war.…
Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal
Residents return home as a fragile ceasefire takes hold across southern Lebanon.…
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.…
You're probably using too many skin care products. Here are the 3 essentials
We asked half a dozen skin care experts: Which products do you really need to keep your skin healthy and attractive? Here's what they said.…
Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport
Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.…
Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack
Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday, amounting to one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the Kremli…
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as P…
Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025
Plan is admission US could not achieve what it sought through war as red line after red line has been erasedOnly a man with an unparalleled ignorance …
Crime boss Steven Lyons loses bid to block extradition to Spain
A court in Amsterdam rules Lyons must face charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering and violent crime in Spain.…
Body found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick
Emergency services are called after airport staff made the discovery on an Air Arabia craft.…
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.…
World Cup: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for Germany match
Wahi was unauthorised for travel after he was reportedly arrested last month in a French spot-fixing investigation.…
How does Trump’s MOU with Iran compare with Obama’s nuclear pact?
Trump promised a better deal than the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement with Iran - but is it?…
Continuity or change? What to know about Colombia’s run-off election
Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda compete for the presidency on starkly different platforms.…
US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats
The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could 'take back' DC if she wins.…
Patients die in Gaza waiting for medical evacuations Israel keeps blocking
Despite having medical referrals to leave Gaza, Palestinians are not allowed to leave.…
These are the Palestinians that Israel has killed during Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’
Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since agreeing to a US-brokered ‘ceasefire’ in its genocidal war.…
Trump-Netanyahu tensions: Have Israeli and US leaders clashed before?
Media reports talk about rifts between Israeli and American leaders, but it has not changed US policy towards Israel.…
UK court convicts two men for spying for Hong Kong, China
The men, dual Chinese-British nationals, are believed to be the first people convicted of spying for China in Britain.…
GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.…
Supreme Court sides with marijuana user who was barred from owning guns
The court ruled that the law used to prosecute a marijuana user violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms and is unconstitutionally vague.…
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.…