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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After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps
After escaping war and atrocities, families now battle water shortages and fading hopes of returning home.…
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.…
Iran war live: US accuses IRGC of ‘surprise’ ballistic missile attacks
US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.…
US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack on its forces in Middle East after lull in fighting
Fighting was paused after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the US on Iran, as both sides battled for control of the strait of HormuzIran launche…
Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale At …
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats
Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.…
Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.…
The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.…
Iran launches 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces in Middle East
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.…
Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker
The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.…
Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its own
Tehran has not been bombed into submission, leaving America unable to enforce its demands without a ground war that it does not wantHas Iran won a war…
FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup
FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the br…
Soppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.…
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp
Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium…
US diplomats stage UN walkout after France criticizes human rights record under Trump
France had also intervened after Trump administration had opposed the reappointment of UN human rights chiefUS diplomats walked out of a United Nation…
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.…
Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz
Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.…
How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023
US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.…
Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack
Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.…
What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?
The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.…
New poll shows confusion over Democratic Socialists of America ideals
Democratic socialists face mixed understanding, with 49% of Americans saying they grasp their policies, poll shows.…
Ukraine negotiator: 'We have the upper hand'
In an interview with NPR, one of Ukraine's top negotiators Sergiy Kyslytsya explains why Kyiv believes it now has the leverage to force Russia into se…
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist."…
‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.…
Trump hosts back-to-back meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu
Ukraine seeks more firepower for air defenses and Israeli prime minister tries to repair relationship with US presidentDonald Trump hosted back-to-bac…
‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.…
Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".…
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu brave the whims of Trump’s darkly confounding White House
Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from US counterpartThe converg…
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.…
Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins
A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins…