Conflict & War
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Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.…
Woman and man arrested in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb
Detectives targeting dissident republicans stopped a vehicle containing explosives near CarrickmacrossTwo people have been arrested after police in Ir…
A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life
Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her memoir is Cloistered: My Year…
What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two
Perennially controversial dinner is back, with Trump set to attend, after a gunman derailed the proceedings in April.…
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy
Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has long maintained its support for the Palestinian cause.…
Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival
Unite union leader says giving Skynet 6 WSS contract to Lockheed Martin would be a ‘massive mistake’Business live – latest updatesOne of the Labour pa…
Andy Burnham's first week pledges – how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for…
Ten killed in Russian attack on Kyiv
A rescue operation is under way following a deadly Russian missile strike just outside of the Ukrainian capital…
Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo?
Trump's last-minute demand for Saudi normalisation with Israel has complicated the already sensitive deal.…
Ukraine’s pivot to warehouse strikes brings war closer to ordinary Russians
Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries, country’s answer to Amazon, destroy goods made, sold, and bought by everyday RussiansStanding in front of a vast wareho…
Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit
Rightwing provocateur meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who says he expects talks with Donald Trump in Washington next weekVolodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Dona…
At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks
Six people also killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kirov, and Wildberries warehouses hit again.…
2,000 pigeons shot with rifles at railway stations
At York Station, 152 birds were shot in one day, a Freedom of Information Request has found.…
Trump threatens Iran escalation as tit-for-tat airstrikes continue
The U.S. continued airstrikes in Iran while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf as the region braced itself after Presiden…
Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs
Oil surged to $100 per barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. And, President Trump overnight replaced expir…
Gangs taking villages on Brazil-Peru border ‘hostage’, say Indigenous leaders
Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western Amazon ForestIndigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border s…
Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub incident in London
Assault and grievous bodily harm (GBH) charges against the US singer and a co-defendant are dropped.…
'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.…
He was falsely accused in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing. How it changed his life
When a bomb exploded at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta 30 years ago, security guard Richard Jewell was named the primary suspect. His friend and attor…
Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed during West Bank settler attack
Several others seriously injured in attack that residents of Palestinian village say also involved Israeli militaryFour Palestinians and one Israeli h…
Israel’s illegal settlements are Europe’s credibility test
The EU has documented accelerating annexation. It must now use its collective power to confront it.…
Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.…
Novel analysis reveals playful side of Alan Turing
Prof Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.…
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day
The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.…
Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues
Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull's Head of Global Football, leading Leipzig and New York.…
Messiah or papering over cracks? Klopp must sway doubters in Germany rebuild
Jurgen Klopp is a legend at his former clubs, but he will need to convince his critics if he is to succeed in his toughest managerial challenge yet.…
Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town
One Israeli was also killed near town of Tal in Nablus, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue services.…
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.…
Guardiola turns down Italy manager job
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turns down the chance to coach Italy.…
US attacks Iran for 13th consecutive night
The US military says it has completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran.…