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 lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.…
Counter-terror unit investigates triple stabbing at school in Manchester
Detectives ‘keeping an open mind to the motivation’ of Tuesday’s attack, but believe there is no further threat to the publicPolice have confirmed tha…
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.…
How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma
A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma.…
Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.…
Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say
Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the countryMiddle East crisis – live updates…
Australia news live: Richard Marles left adrift as UK counterpart quits hours before scheduled visit to naval yard
Australia’s defence minister had been due to visit a naval base in Portsmouth with British defence secretary John Healey. Follow today’s news liveGet …
Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.…
Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes
President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.…
Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style
Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.…
‘My kids are crying’: list of targeted addresses stokes fears across Belfast
People in city’s minority ethnic communities speak of alarm as violence casts light on racism in Northern IrelandAs widespread violence broke out in B…
Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.…
What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?
As Hezbollah's future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon's other major Shia party, play?…
US lawmakers demand Trump officials halt plan to send Afghans to DRC
Government urged to reconsider proposal for 1,100 Afghans, currently stranded in Qatar, who worked with US forcesDozens of US lawmakers urged the Trum…
UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming
John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offerUK politics live – latest updatesJohn Healey’s re…
Pope Leo tells migrants: ‘I bow before your dignity’
Pope Leo met with migrants and NGOs at a port in Spain’s Canary Islands dubbed the ‘dock of shame’.…
Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing
Two men were sentenced to death in the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.…
Toronto police officer shot while investigating attack on US consulate
Police say one suspect still at large after constable fatally shot during search warrant linked to consulate attack.…
Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper check…
Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry
Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.…
Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO
Israel has been severely criticised for expanding settlements, which are illegal under international law.…
Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
He says a defence funding plan "falls well short", as Sir Keir Starmer insists he will keep the UK safe.…
Delhi issues ‘strong protest’ after US fire kills three Indian seafarers in Gulf
Washington claims their vessel was violating its blockade of Iranian ports and failed to comply with instructionsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe …
White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Eb…
Property deeds no protection for Palestinians as settler violence spreads
Israeli settlers follow Palestinian Bedouins across the West Bank, chasing them from their land.…
Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO
Local rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed the attack on the RSF, which did not immediately claim responsibility.…
Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.…
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up w…
Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.…
BBC tours UFC arena at White House
White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.…