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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Boy who changed law on medicinal cannabis thriving as he turns 21
Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone has a severe form of epilepsy, which at one point had him suffering hundreds of "life-threatening" sei…
Watch: Young chef, 16, cooking up gourmet meals in Gaza
Yasser Ayad, 16, has become a culinary star on social media as he cooks traiditional Palestinain dishes in Gaza.…
Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?
India and China are tangled in yet another border dispute, angering locals in the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.…
Indian temple stampede kills seven people and injures dozens
A stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India kills seven people and injures nineteen more.…
Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s office targeted in drone attack
Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM's office and security chief's residence; no casualties reported.…
USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments
The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.…
Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live
President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South KoreaAndy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonati…
Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work conducted
Thousands remain displaced after magnitude 7.7 quake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday.…
Senior Russian banker fired after warning over wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’The chief economist at Russia’s second largest …
Morning news brief
USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where t…
Kushner to meet Netanyahu to push Trump Gaza plan
The talks come one day after the US president's son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt.…
At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.…
'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championship…
Cameroon dominate Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.…
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.…
Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.…
Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell
A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.…
Hamas calls for Trump’s Board of Peace to ‘compel’ Israel over Gaza peace plan – Middle East crisis live
Jared Kushner set to meet Netanyahu following talks with HamasJared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on GazaWelcome to our live …
Post-mortems to take place after five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway
Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.…
Lawyer says Israel’s targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide
Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.…
Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and des…
Iran’s top negotiator declares victory in war against the US and Israel
Iran’s Parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared both a military and political victory.…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.…
Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.…
Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
The BBC investigates claims that parts of Scotland’s biggest city have become a no-go zone because of crime, homelessness and antisocial behaviour.…
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.…
Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.…
Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid
President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.…
Rare Pallas’s cat captured on camera in northern Iran mountains
Footage shows a rare sighting of one of Iran’s most elusive wild felines.…
UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains…