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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Staff at newest V&A site in London vote overwhelmingly for strike action
V&A Storehouse dispute centres on toilet and hydration breaks as employees across V&A in London also vote to strike in wider actionStaff at th…
Trump says US to deliver ‘beating’ to Iran after bases again targeted
US president promises major escalation a day after new Iran attacks and his White House meeting with Netanyahu.…
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors
Sepp Blatter, FIFA chief for 17 years until 2015, has blasted new proposal that moves 'people's game' further from fans.…
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn
Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ warUS-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed mil…
Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post
Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian peopleA Reform UK cou…
Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola
Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.…
US and Israeli leaders expected ‘swift outcome’ in Iran
New details are emerging of how US and Israeli officials believed the war on Iran would be straightforward and short.…
Indian student in Russia says he’s been wrongly charged over Bihar protests
An Indian student from Bihar says he has been charged over ‘Cockroach’ protests despite being in Russia.…
A decade on the Iberian frontline has shown me that Europe’s climate emergency is impossible to deny
What once felt exceptional now arrives with grim regularity all over the continent, and it will only get worse• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to…
Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood
Riyadh’s position in the Arab and Islamic worlds bears significant weight in the prospect of normalisation with Israel.…
Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told
Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councilsSign up for clima…
How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
The next phase of AI has begun. Autonomous agents can make decisions and complete tasks with little human input.…
Saltburn concede match after 'finger-clicking' claim
Saltburn Cricket Club were placed under investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League earlier this week.…
Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
BBC Sport explores why Fifa President Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.…
Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions
Lightning kills a New Jersey man as rescues, power outages and travel disruption hit regionBands of deadly, extreme weather including torrential rain …
Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.…
Fragile peace in Syria’s Set Zaynab as sectarian challenges persist
Locals in southern Damascus town await safer times as fears rooted in a decade of war still loom over daily life.…
How a seaweed bloom is affecting tourism in Mexico
In Mexico, a record surge of brown, smelly seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed the idyllic coastline.…
‘There is no ceasefire’ say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
'There is no ceasefire' say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes…
Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains
Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.…
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war
F1 sets a mid-September deadline to decide whether final rounds in Middle East can be held due to US-Israel war on Iran.…
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’…
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
The US says it intercepts an Iranian 'surprise attack' on US forces as fears rise of wider war.…
U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic
The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fa…
Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold th…
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.…
A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war
A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.…
How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.…
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with ‘aiding terrorism’
Russia's FSB says Telegram has not pulled content used by Ukrainian intelligence and 'terrorist' groups to plan attacks.…
EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.…