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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Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism
Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez…
Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for farewell visit as British PM – Europe live
Arrival of outgoing British leader in Ukraine comes as Zelenskyy faces outrage after removing popular defence ministerand Artem Mazhulin in KyivFedoro…
Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park
Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich as firefighting continues.…
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.…
US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
Iran reports explosions in several cities including capital while US military says it also hit and disabled tanker in strait of Hormuz US attacks oil …
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.…
'Her ear was shattered' - home piercings leading to deformities, says expert
From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.…
Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed
Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.…
Hundreds of refugees feared dead after two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN
Vessels believed to have departed from Myanmar in late June, with mostly Muslim Rohingya minority onboardThe United Nations has said more than 500 peo…
US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".…
Former US Ambassador says Iran miscalculated Trump’s resolve
Nightly strikes between the US and Iran have been the heaviest since the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement.…
Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targetsA former member of Morocco’s dome…
Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.…
Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.…
US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran
US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflictThe US has fired on an…
France’s Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu’s visit to Rabat signals
The trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.…
Kyiv under fire from Russian missiles after EU-Ukraine sign drone deal
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says emergency services are battling blazes across the Ukrainian capital.…
Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Iranian FM Araghchi visits Qatar to pay respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin al Thani…
Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.…
US military says it disabled tanker trying to breach blockade amid new wave of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
Central Command says US aircraft fired missiles into oil tanker’s smokestack in strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for fourth consecutive dayTrump ag…
Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win
Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.…
Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound …
Iranian doctor says US strike damaged children’s cancer hospital
Iranians are inspecting the damage from days of US strikes on key cities in the country’s south and west.…
A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.…
Trump says Iran has released US citizen detained since 2024
Dena Karari, dual US-Iranian citizen, ‘now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition’, president posts on Truth SocialDonald Trump said Wednesday …
Iran war live: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait; US ‘disables’ Iranian oil tanker
Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar as Bahrain and Kuwait sound air raid sirens.…
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.…
Pupil who says she was groomed by paedophile head in fight for compensation
Meg, not her real name, said Neil Foden groomed her in 2023 when she was 14-years-old.…
Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.…
Watch: Is Trump facing a popular backlash on immigration?
The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the deaths of two men by ICE agents are impacting the US president's popularity.…