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 destroys five Iranian tankers, Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan base
US military says it destroyed five Iranian tankers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.…
Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable US Open comeback
Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets and a break down to beat Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.…
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.…
The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.…
Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attacks
The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.…
US bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked
The US military has released video of its forces destroying what it says are five Iranian crude oil tankers.…
US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector
Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the country's economy.…
Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.…
US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.…
Police warned a day before Dover protest, force says
Kent Police says it was told of possible protests on Friday but information "was not fully assessed".…
Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist
Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.…
US forces sink vessel ‘linked to Ecuador criminal gang’
The US military says it intercepted and sank a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific.…
Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled after UK air traffic control glitch
Air traffic control provider NATS under scrutiny after technical fault disrupts UK air traffic.…
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan as Mbappe goal sets Mourinho’s men on way
Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring but Real Madrid fail to convince in 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan.…
US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions
US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.…
What the UK ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements really means
Israel has announced that it’s shutting down the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after a new ban on its goods.…
Haaland to the double as Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League
Ayyoub Bouaddi debuts for Manchester City, but Erling Haaland stars in a 2-0 win in Porto.…
Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension
The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.…
New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids
A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion…
Fourteen on trial over deadliest English Channel crossing on record
Fourteen men are on trial over the 2021 deaths of 31 migrants while attempting to cross the English Channel.…
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did…
Hundreds of UK flights disrupted by air traffic control glitch
A technical issue in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted flights at major airports.…
RNLI boss says volunteers facing 'unacceptable' abuse
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.…
Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.…
Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’
Centcom says ‘defective’ drone was surveilling regional waters and was not collecting sensitive dataIranian forces claimed to have seized an American …
Brazil Supreme Court rift deepens as justice suspends federal police chief
Allegations of misconduct between two justices threaten to pull court into political battles ahead of upcoming election.…
Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Bodycam video has captured the moment a Russian missile struck near police in Ukraine’s capital Kiev…
Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.…
Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.…
Spanish FA launches fertility support for female players and referees
Spain FA offers fertility support to female players and referees, including costs for internationals called up twice.…