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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UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.…
Israeli forces storm multiple West Bank towns, settler violence worsens
At least 20 West Bank towns and villages have been raided, with homes demolished and dozens of Palestinians arrested.…
D4vd's Apple Music page reportedly hacked amid murder charges
A song titled I Did It briefly appears on the musician's profile, as a pre-trial hearing continues.…
France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead…
Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.…
Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?
Tit-for-tat strikes have halted in the Middle East amid reports of depleted US weapons stocks.…
Moment Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Belgorod
Dramatic videos captured the moment Ukrainian drones hit Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.…
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.…
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".…
From dragons to aliens: The hot air balloons that make everyone look up
With Bristol Balloon Fiesta around the corner, we look at the wildest shapes to ever grace the skies.…
Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.…
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez thanks young Gaza artist for painting him
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has thanked Layan Al Quqa, a young artist in Gaza for painting a mural of him…
Greta Thunberg joins London rally in support of Indian students
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a London rally in support of India’s Cockroach Janta Party-led student movement.…
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100
Punjab’s monsoon season usually lasts until September, and more rain is expected this week.…
Kalshi attacks Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and th…
Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number
Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcar…
In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump …
Republicans have ‘nothing to run on’ in midterms after Trump failures, Jeffries says
Top House Democrat says US president ‘failed to deliver’ on campaign promises to lower costs and avoid overseas warsDonald Trump’s Republican party ha…
Diomande, Real Madrid ‘agree terms’ for transfer of Leipzig winger
After an impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, Yan Diomande will reportedly join world's richest football club.…
The Ban: A censorship loophole during the conflict in Northern Ireland
A censorship saga about how the voices of republican leaders in Northern Ireland were banned by the British government.…
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.…
Morning news brief
Three people were killed in a shooting at a Seattle food festival Sunday, U.S and Iran pause airstrikes, with less than 100 days left until Election D…
Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.…
Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea.…
Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him an…
The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it?
Billions of dollars are flowing into a handful of companies now leading the AI transformation of militaries.…
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ ahead of US visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate'.…
World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years
World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years…
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time
The Tour triumph marks the Slovenian's third win in a row and draws him level with four others on the all-time list…
Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.…