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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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Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.…
He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy went into psychosis after taking missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.…
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.…
FIFA’s Infantino scraps controversial World Cup private investment plan
FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino faced fierce backlash from across football to plans to sell stake in World Cup.…
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.…
Iran war live: Iran says it has a plan to respond to any US attacks
An Iranian official quoted by Tasnim says comprehensive plans are in place to respond to any 'mad' US strikes.…
Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee, acknowledges that the peeling sealant is result of 'botched installation'.…
Israel launches attacks across Gaza one day after Hamas agrees to disarm
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least two Palestinians, hours after Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal.…
Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulation
Campaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.…
Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?…
US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada
The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.…
Analyst: the US faces a strategic ‘dead end’ in Iran
Washington has reached a strategic impasse with Iran, says a former analyst for the US Congress.…
The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'
The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across Saturday's papers.…
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.…
Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem ,makes early exit.…
US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little
Hearing underscores years-long partisan divide on lightning-rod issue fuelled by misleading White House claims.…
Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank
Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank…
Children face higher threat of US deportation as legal support deal expires
Advocates warn expiring contract could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing risk of expulsion.…
Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow
England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.…
Cambridge students on why they protested at graduation ceremony
Several Cambridge students protested during their graduation ceremonies…
Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.…
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.…
F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials
Pilot of stealth fighter jet, who has not been identified, was treated for non-life threatening injuries sustained in crashAn F-35B fighter jet crashe…
Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much
A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrast…
Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.…
Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
UN chief Guterres calls for halt to new fossil fuels as El Nino induces heatwaves, floods, and drought worldwide…
Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has not yet agreed to plan for Hamas to surrender weapons in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.…
Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion
Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia's nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.…
World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement
Deal for Hamas to disarm in stages in return for Israeli withdrawal has been announced, but implementation will be key.…
Infantino on the brink? Who could replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?…