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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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.…
British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD
Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".…
Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’
Mark Rutte asked UK and Europe to ‘provide the hard power Nato needs’ in face of geopolitical uncertaintyNato needs “more UK and more Europe in the al…
No conspiracy, no mystery, just a gift from a Russian oligarch
A ‘generous wedding gift’ from a ‘dear friend’ raises questions not entirely answered by Bettina and Don Jr’s Instagram captionThis was originally pub…
‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly
A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.…
Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes
Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.…
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.…
Federal Reserve expected to announce interest rate increase – live
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s pick for Fed chair, expected to raise rates despite intense pressure from presidentBusiness editorThe Fed has two mandates…
Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.…
More Republicans are turning on Iran war as midterms come into view
Three more GOP members voted for war powers resolution to force withdrawal from the conflict as election loomsUS politics live – latest updatesAs the …
DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in US
The indictment says the defendants belong to a network that "is one arm of the Russian Federation's apparatus used to carry out external attacks" worl…
Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book
Buckingham Palace has not commented on the first claims from a book written by the brother of the late princess.…
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.…
Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?
The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.…
Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism
Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.…
Far-right extremist from Stafford who discussed killing Jews, Muslims and migrants is jailed
Ivan Jennings, 46, sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to encouraging terrorism on social mediaA rightwing extremist who discussed poisoning…
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.…
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.…
Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’
Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.…
US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
Armed group appears to reach agreement with Trump administration over safety of Red Sea shippingOfficials from the US met Houthi leaders over the week…
Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.…
Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.…
Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts
The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.…
Union claims victory as ministers agree to fully fund pay rise for teachers in England
National Education Union welcomes news that schools will not have to partly fund increase from their own budgetsThe UK’s biggest education union is cl…
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.…
Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?
High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.…
Mice with human brain cells offer a tool to study disease. Ethicists ask: What's next?
Neuroscientists have made a major advance in modeling the human brain in mice, offering a new way to study conditions like cerebral palsy. Ethicists a…
Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza
Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.…
'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.…
Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’
Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.…