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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‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police
Israel's transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias.…
Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.…
Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi
Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.…
Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.…
UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.…
Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border
Largest recorded wildfire in Belgium forces 600 residents to evacuate as blaze spreads towards German border towns.…
Elvedi set for Leeds move as £8.5m fee agreed
Leeds agree an £8.5m deal to sign defender Nico Elvedi, who is set to have a medical on Monday.…
Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity
UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisalsA man has received threats …
Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires
About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.…
‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow
Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capitalUkraine has launched one of its larg…
Doctor describes amputating girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia
‘We were praying for her to faint’.…
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.…
Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield
Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.…
Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team.…
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.…
Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon
Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the …
New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Half of Europe’s land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.…
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS
Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.…
Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting
Australia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.…
Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
Firefighters are tackling a fire at a market in Kyiv, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.…
Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.…
People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home
Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time.…
Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.…
Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul
Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.…
Bangladesh thrash Australia in one of Test cricket's greatest upsets
Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.…
A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?
Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.…
How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza
In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.…
Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands
Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.…
Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.…
Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says
Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.…