Conflict & War
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Watch: Detail about new call to police changes RAF Fairford timeline
One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, the BBC understands. BBC's UK correspondent D…
How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?
Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.…
Former journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, has been crowned the king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.…
Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria
Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria.…
Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form
Reigning champions Portugal look to build on their winning start as they take on Denmark on match day three.…
Settlers closing in on Ramallah
Israeli settlers are encroaching ever closer to Ramallah, the de facto capital of the occupied West Bank.…
Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US
Burundi joins several other African nations in accepting people deported under Trump’s hardline policyBurundi has agreed to join a clutch of other Af…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill seven as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.…
Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.…
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.…
Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw
Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.…
FBI hunting the hackers who stole its employees' sensitive data
The FBI says it's addressing a massive data breach, vowing to go after the hackers they believe are responsible.…
Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024.…
N Korea and S Korea exchange threats over DMZ blast
A landmine explosion which injured three South Korean soldiers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone last week.…
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid
City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.…
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.…
Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms
The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfill the second fixture despite public opposition.…
Israeli minister claims ‘terrorist’ wanted to crash plane after Israel-bound flight’s emergency landing – latest
Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilotsFull report: Israel-bound passenger …
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.…
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.…
Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.…
Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups
Iranian court upholds sentence against 29-year-old star Parastoo Ahmadi and other musicians in crackdown on women flouting hijab lawAn Iranian court’s…
U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy
The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump admin…
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife…
We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey’s comments come as fears grow that rogue models could take financial system hostageBusiness live – latest updatesThe governor of the Ban…
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before ge…
What will happen to Man City after the Premier League’s guilty verdict?
Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. What happens next, and could they be relegated?…
‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food
Yemen's latest fighting has redrawn front lines after more than a decade of war, deepening hunger and displacement.…
What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.…
The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.…