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.
Latest in Conflict & War
7989 stories
EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit
Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threatsThe EU and China have agreed to enter three months of talk…
JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport
Aviation authorities say the aircraft landed safely and a post-flight inspection found no damage.…
Burnham brings emotional connection and optimism in vibe shift from Starmer
Labour MPs value Burnham’s warmth as a communicator but they know that will not be enough on its ownWhen Keir Starmer welcomed Mark Rutte, the Nato se…
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to fire US Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over unproven mortgage fraud allegations…
Maddy Cusack kept mental health secret over fears of stigma, inquest hears
The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.…
Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".…
Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline
With democracy on the decline in both the UK and US, Mehdi Hasan makes the case for independent journalism.…
New Israeli assault in southern Syria forces families to flee their homes
Turkiye has condemned Israel’s attacks in Syria, calling them a violation of international law.…
UK’s prime minister-in-waiting vows to shake up politics
Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next leader, vowed to enact radical change to the nation’s politics during a speech.…
Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Rescuers armed with a range of techniques continue to search through the rubble in Venezuela.…
Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.…
Nato chief says he is confident Burnham will stick to defence spending target
Mark Rutte stressed need for military investment ahead of long-awaited UK funding announcement on TuesdayNato’s secretary general has said he is confi…
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.…
Double murder accused is sex offender, jury told
Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham denies murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins.…
Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling case
Beasley, Davis and an NBA agent are among six defendants indicted on charges related to alleged sports betting plot.…
Aftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts
Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week…
Norrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day
Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.…
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.…
Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.…
BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds - for now they are dependant …
Gaza high school student’s fight for a future
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza that destroyed most schools, 18-year-old Dana Shabat sits her final exams online.…
Iraq’s corruption crackdown is a start, not a solution
New PM Ali al-Zaidi's arrest of 47 officials is welcome, but the rot runs through the system that put him in power.…
US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s appeal in E Jean Carroll case
The US Supreme Court has rejected a push by President Trump to throw out a jury's findings of sexual assault.…
US petrol prices ease despite ongoing uncertainties with Iran
US–Iran peace talks ease market volatility, but uncertainty keeps oil prices hovering, complicating recovery efforts.…
New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".…
Afghan families mourn loved ones as border tensions with Pakistan rise
Afghan officials say Pakistani attacks killed at least 36 civilians, while Pakistan says its forces killed 29 fighters.…
Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision-maker over strait of Hormuz
Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening itThe strait of Hormuz is Iran’s chief bargaini…
Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go
Thousands in Lebanon attempt to return home, yet rampant destruction leaves many trapped in displacement centres.…
Lebanon Latest: Israel strikes as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Israeli strikes continue as the new Israel-Lebanon agreement faces opposition.…
Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.…