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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Australian fuel prices set to rise by 30c as global markets react to ‘deadly cocktail’
Global oil price at its highest since May while investors dump stocks and bonds after Donald Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ promiseFuel prices are on track…
UK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July
Unexpected GDP rise comes as borrowing costs and inflation risks mount ahead of Healey’s first budgetThe UK economy grew in July despite the fallout f…
NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide
A 25-minute standing ovation at the Biennale has put NAZA, an Israeli-made film confronting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.…
‘Everything changed’: The human cost of 25 years of US wars
Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.…
How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics
Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.…
Hundreds flee as fire destroys migrant shelters in Ceuta
Hundreds of people fled a massive fire that destroyed dozens of migrant shelters in Ceuta, Spain.…
Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
The rebel group took over Yemen's port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is…
'I want to play for mum' – Arsenal's Cooney-Cross
Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross is preparing to play at Emirates Stadium for the first time since losing her mum Jess to cancer, and explains how she has …
‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention
The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran warWith his approval rating at a historic low, …
Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage
AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.…
$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide
Her Horizon Fund seeks $100m to stop practice harming 230m women and girls globally Frontline activists and leaders in the fight against female genita…
Young republicans break with Trump over Iran war
A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.…
Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
European Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.…
Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?
Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.…
MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.…
Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars
Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.…
Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.…
People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.…
Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.…
UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’
Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demands urgent steps to protect civilians and trade routes amid Houthi escalation.…
Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.…
Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit
IRGC says it attacked a US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, while UKMTO says projectiles hit two ships off Oman.…
'Day that changed the world forever' and 'Mayors plot hols tax'
A levy on overnight stays in England and Wales, 9/11 anniversary and Dame Esther Rantzen lead Friday's papers.…
Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…
Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.…
Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.…
Iran claims to have captured a US ‘sail drone’ near Hormuz Strait
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says its navy struck a US-operated surface drone at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.…
We want to move beyond elections, face of India's 'cockroach' movement tells BBC
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.…
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.…
Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
The attacks came to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy in the first decades of this century, the BBC’s security correspo…