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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Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.…
What to do if you're unhappy with your grades
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.…
How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England?
The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland.…
Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack, killing at least six
Death reported after residential areas and warehouses hit in heavy bombardment in capital and surrounding regionA heavy Russian bombardment killed at …
Key moments from Harry and Meghan's years since leaving UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands.…
Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran.…
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the tableD…
At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.…
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending th…
Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.…
Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia
Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.…
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake 'feeding frenzies'.…
Bodycam captures police team falling when deck collapses in Missouri
Recently released body camera footage shows a deck collapsing during a warrant operation in Huntsville, Missouri.…
At least five killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the evening strikes, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.…
Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’As the US national debt climbed past $…
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.…
Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return forever?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.…
‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over three years, citing political uncertainty and security concerns.…
Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
Retirement of longtime Stars and Stripes publisher comes amid the Trump administration's push for editorial control.…
Reporters and military duo held at gunpoint by security at US space force base
Officers reportedly believed invitees were trying to make unauthorized entry on to Vandenberg base in CaliforniaFive news reporters and two members of…
'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices'
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.…
The dangers of politicians being "too online" - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.…
Kosovo finds remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves
The discovery is part of Kosovo’s long-running effort to find people who disappeared during a brutal war in the 1990s.…
‘We do not trust Israeli judiciary’ says Hind Rajab’s grandmother
The grandmother of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in her family’s car by Israeli forces in Gaza.…
Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions
Trump says Washington may resume talks with Tehran 'at some point'.…
Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.…
Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split …
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.…
California passes toughest wildfire rules in the U.S. for home landscaping
California has adopted the toughest new rules in the country that require homeowners to manage the plants around their houses. Fire experts say it hel…
Lebanon hands former Syrian army general to Damascus after arrest warrant
The transfer is the first from Lebanon involving a Syrian military officer who fled after al-Assad's government fell.…