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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Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.…
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.…
Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court
The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump's case to toss the defamation award.…
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?…
Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt h…
Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19
The release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in.…
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.…
Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yet
Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land b…
Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan
”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan…
FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.…
Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest
Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.…
Is Fifa selling parts of the World Cup to private investors?
This week Fifa announced it will form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.…
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.…
Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies
US President Donald Trump says he is considering 'AI controls' following OpenAI's disclosure.…
Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases
US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases…
The Trump administration's move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers
Federal subsidies that have helped defray insurers' Medicare drug costs will disappear at the end of the year. Millions of beneficiaries could face hi…
Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies
In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.…
New investigation shows how an Israeli settler escaped justice
A Palestinian rights' group found that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen but is still escaping justice.…
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Oil ministry says no injuries in incident affecting two vessels, with port operations expected to resume overnight.…
Libya electricity blackout protests expose country’s failing grid
Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.…
US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.…
Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.…
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.…
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
New round of strikes raises fears of further escalation as Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz oversight.…
Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower them
Rates remain unchanged for fifth time since December as tenuous Iran peace deal pushes energy prices up againThe US Federal Reserve held interest rate…
Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in its latest online crackdown
FSB puts Pavel Durov on international wanted lists and says his messaging app is used for sabotage and murderRussian officials have charged Pavel Duro…
Fuel prices soar on back of Iran war, leaving Yemeni labourers with no work
Construction projects in Yemen are paused as rising fuel prices trigger a domino effect on building material costs.…
Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.…
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.…
Norwegian teenager guilty of travelling to UK to carry out contract killing
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was recruited to murder unknown person by international crime gang linked to IranA Norwegian teenager has been found guilty …