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-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz
The United States military has struck three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors.…
Further man charged after violence at Nowak protest
A total of 22 people have been charged after violent disorder erupted in Southampton on 2 June.…
Three killed as Ukraine and Russia exchange cross-border attacks
Officials say two people were killed in Russia's Bryansk, while a woman was killed in Ukraine's Sumy.…
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after three years in coma
The princess, who was known for her legal work, died in a Bangkok hospital after years of illness.…
Middle East crisis live: Iran says no final peace agreement reached, after Trump claims deal could be signed soon
US president says ‘great settlement’ reached but Iranian spokesman says there has been no final conclusionFull report: Trump claims US and Iran on ver…
World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch
North America's two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.…
Pokémon Go data trained AI that could assist military drones in war zones
Location scans from the globally popular augmented reality game have helped train AI to recognise and interpret physical spacesAn AI model trained on …
Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle zone
After their war last May, India and Pakistan reached a truce. But deaths continued on the world's highest battlefield.…
Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration
The American pope's message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain's far right.…
Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat
Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close to a result as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.…
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.…
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.…
Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.…
Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North
Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.…
Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer
Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.…
South Korea rally to beat Czechia 2-1 on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.…
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesM…
'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.…
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.…
Grooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBC
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.…
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon order…
Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham
England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this…
The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.…
Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions
Iran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer than ever before.…
Video of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attention
Ayoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatmentA video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy …
Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank
Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence.…
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.…
White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms
White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.…
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic…
Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal
Wall Street and Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran.…