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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Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
Putin's forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.…
'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £51m deal
Arsenal complete the £50m-plus signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.…
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets
The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.…
War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran
The US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.…
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workersBritain,…
El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters
Met Office predicts 'unprecedented' sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.…
Weddings in Gaza offer rare moments of joy amid genocide
In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.…
Liverpool preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season
Liverpool's new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.…
Ebola outbreak ‘growing faster, wider’ as DRC death toll passes 2,500: UN
Epidemic remains out of control amid DR Congo conflict, funding shortages and attacks on health workers and facilities…
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration is facing cr…
Israeli soldiers throw belongings from besieged Palestinian home
Israeli soldiers were filmed throwing belongings from Palestinian homes in Qusra.…
How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David
Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began.…
US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network
The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.…
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.…
Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0
BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.…
Three admit arson attack at Persian media offices
Police were called to Volant Media's offices after an "ignited container" was thrown at the site.…
Why Israeli tenders for illegal E1 West Bank settlement prompted outrage
Experts say the project would partition the occupied West Bank, making the prospect of Palestinian statehood impossible.…
Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.…
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.…
Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard
The alarm was raised on board the Ambassador Ambition before it arrived in Dundee on Friday.…
Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie…
Antonelli leads Norris in Dutch GP first practice
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.…
Snake undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy
The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.…
Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
The collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.…
Mom and best friend remember girl killed in a mass shooting one year later
For StoryCorps, a mother remembers her daughter who was killed in a mass shooting by speaking with her daughter's best friend.…
Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack
Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.…
Serie A: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.…
Russia says ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.…
Charter plane crash near Alaskan military site kills 8
Rescuers who landed near the crash site 'confirmed there were no survivors'.…
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
Business owner Assim Alkhawaja was arrested by ICE as he dropped off Lyft passengers at a military base. Now he’s stuck in a terrifying fight to stay …