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
7816 stories
Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained,…
Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors
Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.…
Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.…
3 men set for lethal injection on same day in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma
Three men in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are scheduled for lethal injection Thursday in a rare convergence of executions on the same day in the U.…
Three Palestinian families besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers
Three Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.…
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only “destroy Ukraine, not conquer it,” with the …
Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary
Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.…
Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production
Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work.…
Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2023 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal
Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closureFollow our Australia n…
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in West Bank’s Qusra
Dozens of settlers besiege Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting off water, power and essential supplies.…
Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest
Victorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last yearTwo Vic…
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.…
I've been fighting wildfires while I wait for my A-level results
Grades for A-levels and a number of vocational qualifications will be published on Thursday.…
Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.…
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.…
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.…
'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump
The president's approval numbers may be down, but in this Tennessee town, his support is as strong as ever.…
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift - 'Best night of my life'
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.…
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.…
David McBride leaves prison on parole after being jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents
Attorney general grants former army lawyer’s release after 27 months in jail Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking ne…
Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions
Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.…
Iran war live: US, Tehran exchange opposing claims over Hormuz control
President Trump again insists US has 'total control' of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands.…
Half a tonne of Erling Haaland branded cocaine seized in Ecuador
Erling Haaland’s name and image turned up on hundreds of cocaine bricks seized by Ecuadorian police.…
US army helicopter crashes in Texas, killing two people and sparking wildfire
Military official says AH-64 Apache had been on a routine training flight near Fort Hood when it went downAn army Apache helicopter crashed in a centr…
Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues
Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues…
Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes
Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terrorIsraeli militants have besieged two Palestin…
Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.…
PSG win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups with victory over Aston Villa
Kvaratskhelia and Doue earn a win for Paris Saint-Germain as 17-year-old Brian Madjo's goal is in vain for Aston Villa.…
Hegseth cautions that ICC may investigate US boat strikes in Latin America
US defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.…
US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review
The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.…