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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Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat
Thursday's contest could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's premiership.…
'Rejected': How federal prisons stonewall grievances and deny care for years
People who go to prison keep one important right — to file a grievance over their treatment: from abuse to denied medical care. But in the vast majori…
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".…
Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?
After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in the…
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.…
Real estate event in London ‘advertised sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements’
Pamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisersAn Israeli real estate event in north Lon…
Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg
Danny Rohl leaves Rangers after eight months in charge to become Red Bull Salzburg's head coach.…
WW2 soldier's brain buried with body 85 years after his death
Donnie MacRae's brain was removed by German researchers after his death while he was a prisoner of war during World War Two.…
Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.…
UK’s Starmer says Russian warship’s warning shots in Channel ‘reckless’
Russia says shots were fired to divert a yacht outside the UK's territorial waters.…
Man charged over Golders Green memorial fire
The wall has been used as a space to display photos of protesters killed by the Iranian regime.…
Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
Republican primary runoff voters chose US representative Mike Collins to face Ossoff in November Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald…
Grieving sister used tracker to catch memorial thief
Georgia Shaw found the man who repeatedly removed her brother's roadside memorial.…
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war
As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.…
Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring
Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the 'enormous scale' of the country's cat meat trade.…
Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programme
Joint statement welcomes Trump’s deal with Iran to end war and calls for further talks involving European leadersEurope live – latest updatesDonald Tr…
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk
Abdiqadir Salah was pierced by shrapnel in a bombing that killed 12 in Somalia. But as the US denies civilians were hurt they face no hope of compensa…
World Cup predictions: Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia and more
Ronaldo chases goal-scoring record, as Portugal and England begin their World Cup campaigns.…
Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements
Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians but the war on Gaza could mean see properties discounted.…
US primaries in Oklahoma, Georgia, others: Key takeaways from the results
Trump-backed candidates fall short in primary results in the US ahead of crucial midterms in November.…
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia
A statement from the G7 summit in France says leaders are united in their 'unwavering support for Ukraine'.…
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, b…
3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting
Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are expec…
FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness.…
El Niño is here, so what does it mean?
An El Niño has formed amid the warmer-than-normal waters in the tropical Pacific. Now it's a question of how intense the phenomenon will be, and where…
On a flight home, a stranger helped her understand what came next
Rebecca Simonitsch had just learned she might be a candidate for brain surgery. The man seated beside her on the flight home pulled out a notebook to …
'Coreano Hermano': Ahead of Mexico vs. South Korea, it's all love between the fans
It's an unusual sight before a World Cup match: Supporters of opposing teams partying together, calling each other "brother," some even hoping for a d…
Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bang
The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been sublime. Argentina's Lionel Messi netted three goals…
Trump's Iran agreement dominates G7 but big questions remain
The U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran has rocked the global economy and decimated Trump's standing at home…
The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.…