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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99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday
On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.…
VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup
Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.…
Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence
Former officials warn that Trump's intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.…
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.…
Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears
An unstable Manhattan skyscraper has triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled.…
US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by US President Donald Trump to pause attacks.…
Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle
A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.…
US immigration officer shoots and kills man in Texas
Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since President Trump took power.…
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.…
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.…
How the US-Iran conflict is reshaping Africa’s geopolitical opportunities
The US-Israel war on Iran is forcing African governments to rethink their security and economic priorities.…
Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.…
Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of Hormuz
The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday that violated the ceasefireMiddle East cri…
Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.…
Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media.…
'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.…
'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.…
Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks
Explosions in Iran's Sirik, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm as US launches attacks after revoking waivers on Iranian oil exports.…
The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.…
Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit
From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.…
Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv for third time in a week
The attack has triggered fires in two districts of Kyiv according to the city's mayor.…
Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says
'Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,' Hassan said after his team was knocked out.…
US says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran
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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.…
Pro-Palestine MEP Rima Hassan arrives at trial for ‘glorifying terrorism’
‘No one is safe anymore.’ This is what French MEP Rima Hassan told a crowd as she arrived at her trial in Paris.…
Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye
Leaders have gathered in Ankara for a two-day summit slated to cover defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war.…
Canadian province sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT-linked shooting warnings
Lawsuit claims OpenAI ignored calls to alert authorities about violent ChatGPT prompts tied to mass shooting suspect.…
Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support
US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies for refusing to back the United States during its conflict with Iran.…
US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions
Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA…
Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16
Holders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.…