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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Don’t eat your greens? A diet taking Yemen by storm has doctors worried
Hospitals in Yemen report increase in workload after struck off doctor encourages diabetes patients not to take insulin.…
Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.…
Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team
Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test …
Russian advance collapses in Ukraine as anxiety rises in Moscow
Observers suggest 1.4 million Russian soldiers have been killed since the war began.…
Three men found not guilty of Lyra McKee murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.…
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midter…
Video: The Cape Verde effect
Cape Verde's World Cup run has become about more than football.…
Canada vs Morocco: World Cup Round of 16: Saibari, prediction, schedule
World Cup cohosts Canada face mighty Morocco in their first-ever last-16 appearance at the FIFA World Cup.…
'Everyone loved Diogo' - Jota remembered one year on
On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Caoimhin Kelleher, Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Conor Coady and Paulo Goncalves share their memorie…
Interpol names Ukrainian woman as suspect in Monaco bombing
Anastasiia Berezovska is named as the chief suspect responsible for injuring Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.…
America 250: How Alaska's Indigenous residents were forced to harvest seals
When the U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in 1867, it took ownership of the Pribilof islands, home to the Russian-American Company's commercial fur-seal…
Hamilton fastest in Silverstone practice session
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.…
Man who killed boy in play park jailed for 35 years
Aderahman Boumzough was jailed for 35 years for murdering Rene Graham and also for attempted murder.…
Mum of TikToker has murder sentence appeal rejected
Ansreen Bukhari was convicted of the murder of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022.…
Video: Ronaldo appears to say ‘Bismillah’ before penalty
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to say ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of God) twice before taking a penalty.…
Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei laid in state
Iran begins seven-day state funeral for late ayatollah as some 100 foreign delegations arrive under a tense ceasefire…
Argentina fans flood Miami for Cape Verde match
Argentina fans flood Miami for Cape Verde match…
‘If it dies, it’s on you’: Saving Nigeria’s Benin bronze casting
Behind the global restitution story, master artisans are fighting to keep a centuries-old craft alive.…
UN sounds ‘red alert’ over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued the warning over growing fears of an imminent RSF assault.…
An AIDS-free generation is within reach, but not guaranteed
New tools and community-led care can save lives, but only if governments sustain the global HIV response.…
Bangkok’s ambulance volunteers: Saving lives or putting them at risk?
101 East enters the dangerous world of Bangkok's volunteer ambulance crews racing to be first at accident scenes.…
July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital
July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several…
Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete
The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.…
Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.…
‘I can only describe it as a war zone’: the rescuers navigating Venezuela’s post-quake hellscape
Thousands of volunteers are joined by overseas teams in the hope of finding more survivors in the rubbleWhen twin earthquakes tore through Venezuela’s…
Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.…
First Thing: Iran to show defiance in six-day funeral for supreme leader
Ceremony for Ali Khamenei intended to be epic display of national power. Plus, the expected wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pays dividend to …
Russia’s triumphant tone shifts as Ukraine deploys ‘asymmetrical tactics’
Putin wobbles as Russia's top brass stays mum on Kyiv's long-range strikes, which analysts say look set to continue.…
BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.…
Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation
Alexandru Munteanu's resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company.…