Conflict & War
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How will Australia’s emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory
Military and SES personnel being taught analog communication and navigation techniques as experts warn solar flare could knock out ‘critical space inf…
The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors
Could Amazon founder and American billionaire Jeff Bezos really become one of Liverpool's new investors? BBC Sport takes a look.…
Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.…
Zelenskyy sacks Syrskii: How many generals have Ukraine, Russia fired?
Several Ukrainian and Russian generals have been sacked from their militaries over the course of the war in Ukraine.…
Independent autopsy "inconclusive" on cause of death for 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi
An independent autopsy of the body of Nolan Wells shows that the cause of death is undetermined pending an investigation, according to attorney Ben Cr…
'Momentum is still there': BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.…
What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along
The El Niño weather pattern could limit how many Atlantic storms form this year. But unusually warm waters temperatures mean the risk of destructive s…
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Miliband, Trump critic who once opposed strikes on Syria, joins Streeting, defence novice with shifting Israel views.…
Open AI says its AI model “went rogue”: What do we know?
The system hacked into another company without being prompted by a human.…
Nearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo
According to WHO figures, 999 people have died in DRC and two in Uganda due to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.…
British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong
Isabel Rose was convicted of trying to extort £100,000 from the UK banker and perverting the course of justice.…
Venezuela’s Maduro in court for pre-trial hearing in US drug trafficking case
Venezuelan president and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been held at Brooklyn jail and both have pleaded not guiltyNicolás Maduro returns to court with …
Salman Rushdie attacker faces US terrorism trial
Hadi Matar, already serving 25 years for attempted murder, denies federal charges that could bring a life sentenceThe man who stabbed Salman Rushdie i…
The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war…
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after days of protests
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after days of protests…
‘Just want to go back’: Lebanese await return as army enters ‘pilot zone’
Lebanese army deploys into southern Lebanon's Zawtar al-Gharbiya as implementation of US-brokered framework deal begins.…
‘This land will remain ours’ says a resident in Lebanon’s ‘pilot zone’
‘This land will remain ours’ says a resident in Lebanon’s ‘pilot zone’…
Israeli strike leaves two Palestinians burnt beyond recognition
An Israeli strike hit a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians.…
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.…
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.…
Italy makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach
Italy's football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmed.…
‘Creeping death’: Israel weaponises ‘Yellow Line’ to annex Gaza
Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel's occupation of the West Bank.…
Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.…
India protest: How Modi’s refusal to sack education minister fits a pattern
Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that's not how Modi works.…
Foden signs new four-year Man City contract
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.…
ALP announces sweeping changes to student work placements as Gaza war looms large at party conference
Anthony Albanese will cast ‘practical’ policies as the key to countering the anxiety and frustration in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app…
Glasgow School of Art cannot afford to restore fire-hit Mackintosh building
The art school previously insisted it was committed to a faithful reinstatement of the building.…
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for Arizona governor
Biggs overwhelmingly defeats David Schweikert and will now face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November.…
Syrian people must not be failed again
Stabilising Syria means stabilising its economy. It urgently needs international support and a safer investment climate.…
Liverpool issue bans as £1.2m seized from ticket touts
Liverpool issue hundreds of lifetime bans after more than £1.2m of assets relating to the illegal selling of tickets was seized by police.…