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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Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.…
Return to pre-crisis oil and gas supplies months away even if strait of Hormuz reopens
Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpilesOil prices hit three-month low…
McCullum worried for Stokes, no captaincy backing
Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and concern” for the all-rounder.…
Israel will not withdraw from territory in Lebanon, defence minister says
Comments by Israel Katz come after announcement of interim deal between Washington and TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli military forces …
Spain vs Cape Verde live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our live text commentary stream.…
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.…
US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal
Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressuresBusiness live – latest updatesCentral banks in t…
Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of a reported detenti…
Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178
The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.…
Two men found guilty over arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc convicted at Old Bailey over attacks on property and car connected to PMTwo men have been found guilty of cons…
US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war | First Thing
Trump says strait of Hormuz to reopen as part of imminent agreement. Plus, best pictures from historic NBA night for New YorkGood morning.The US and I…
Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police
Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.…
Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza
Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza.…
Iran, US agree tentative deal to ‘end war’: Your questions answered
Uncertainty remains over whether Israel will honour the agreement.…
‘Netanyahu’s life project failed with US-Iran deal’
‘Netanyahu’s life project failed with US-Iran deal’…
‘Island surrounded by war’: Crimeans panic amid Ukrainian attacks
Fuel shortages and fears rise in Crimea as Kyiv attacks the annexed peninsula.…
UK court says proscribing Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group was lawful
This is a breaking news story.…
World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cape Verde prediction, schedules, latest news
Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and Iran begin their campaigns as off-field stories also shape the World Cup.…
Trump announces deal to end war in Iran. And, how to stay safe in deadly heat
Trump says a deal has been reached to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. Plus, this is what extreme temperatures do to the human body — and how yo…
Taking a leaf from Arsenal's playbook - Tuchel's set-piece plan
Arsenal are set-piece masters, with prominent figures in England's World Cup squad, so it is understandable that Thomas Tuchel will look to play to th…
Ban on Palestine Action was lawful, court of appeal rules
Judges overturn decision of high court that government proscription of group under Terrorism Act was wrongThe high court was wrong to rule that the ba…
Watch World Cup Day 4: Germany routs Curacao; Netherlands draw with Japan
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.…
Stanford graduates stage pro-Palestine walkout at Google CEO speech
Stanford University graduates walked out during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s commencement address.…
The slow death of Goldsmiths is a warning to British universities
The crisis at the London university shows how marketisation has pushed UK higher education to the brink.…
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.…
Kyiv cathedral burns as heavy Russian air raids hit Ukraine
Flames engulf Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO site, following Russia's intensified military assault.…
Geneva police use force as G7 protest escalates into violence
Demonstrators denounce G7 amid escalating clashes, which lead to damaged buildings and burning cars.…
The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.…
World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?…
Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears
Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day marchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…