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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Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegr…
Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan
Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to purchase.…
Counter-terrorism police investigating death of Ann Widdecombe reopen 2025 attempted burglary case
Failure to pursue line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’ now being investigated by police watchdog Counter-terrorism police investigating the …
Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.…
US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom
The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.…
Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?
The country has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west.…
Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial
The Bundibugyo epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.…
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.…
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.…
Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the…
Contaminated water putting Gaza families at risk
Gaza’s damaged water infrastructure is leaving families struggling to access safe drinking water.…
Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.…
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hun…
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.…
Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.…
'Like a bus seat back in the day' - new Wales kit leaves fans divided
Some are claiming the new home football shirt is the worst in Wales' history.…
New Delhi on red alert as heavy rains pound the city
Heavy rains have pounded New Delhi and its surrounding towns, disrupting traffic and leaving commuters stranded.…
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by L…
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate voteBy a large, bipartisan margin…
Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may no…
Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91
The internationally acclaimed horseman defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non…
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.…
Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.…
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A young deaf migrant in Spain prepares for an emotional reunion with his family in Morocco after years apart.…
Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government
Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.…
Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims
The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year.…
Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college
The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.…
Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta migration crisis, analysis finds
Counter-disinformation group says social media channels connected to Pravda network helped amplify messageAccounts with links to the Russian military …
Why there is a row about standing up while drinking in central London
Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?…
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacityEven if a lasting ceasefire betwe…