Conflict & War
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Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’
Man City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted it of breaking Premier League financial rules.…
Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw
Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.…
'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.…
Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home
The real estate firm backs down and restores her old rent after mass protests over Spain's housing crisis.…
What is white phosphorus, and why is Israel using it in Lebanon?
White phosphorus can cause severe burns, ignite repeatedly and produce intense heat and toxic smoke.…
French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread
French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.…
‘Netanyahu targets Qatar to deflect from Gaza war crimes’
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes…
Yamal stars as Spain thrash Croatia
Lamine Yamal scores twice and assists another as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League Group A3…
Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.…
US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.…
What we know about RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’
A police alert turned into a potential Iranian “bomb plot” against a British military base used by the US.…
How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?
Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.…
Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes in New York City
Strategy includes increased security funding for synagogues, and focus on folding Jewish history into public school educationZohran Mamdani debuted a …
US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades
US Army soldiers have fully withdrawn from the US base in Baghdad.…
Has Gaza broken the Israel consensus in the US?
For decades, Israel was untouchable in Washington. Gaza changed that. Josh Rushing investigates how and what comes next.…
Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?
More than two decades of US military presence in Iraq comes to an end.…
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli worshippers attack Palestinian man
Settler pogroms intensify as a total lockdown of the occupied West Bank enters its third day.…
Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.…
Trump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters
Iran's military has issued an open letter accusing Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of the ongoing war.…
No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say police
Head of counter-terrorism policing defends decision to bail five British men arrested in connection with the incidentNo explosive devices were found i…
Mourners in Gaza bury remains of loved ones killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Dozens of mourners in Gaza grieve the loss of their loved ones as they bury the fragmented remains of relatives killed.…
Saudi Arabia urged to reconcile with UAE to drive back Houthi separatists in Yemen
Relations between the two countries soured in January when a UAE-backed force was defeated by Saudi Arabia in YemenSaudi Arabia is being urged to reco…
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".…
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.…
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Civilian displacement surges as key Yemen roads close, leaving thousands in camps amid dire humanitarian challenges.…
Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.…
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
Pennsylvania reports over 900 measles cases, leading a nationwide outbreak with the highest numbers in 35 years.…
US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.…
Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.…
Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says
Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.…