Conflict & War

Middle East crisis live: Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps says it has targeted an airbase in Jordan hosting US forces, as well as Kuwait and Bahrain, in response to US strike…

2026-06-10

Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code

Authorities suppressed a protest in western Afghanistan over the detention of women for dress code violations.…

2026-06-10

US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.…

2026-06-10

Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response

Lebanon's Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead.…

2026-06-10

Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged with knife attack

Police and political leaders call for calm after disorder breaks out in parts of Northern Ireland.…

2026-06-10

The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'

Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday's knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday's papers.…

2026-06-10

The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.…

2026-06-10

JD Vance claims US ‘very close’ to peace deal with Iran

Vice-president says deal could ‘absolutely’ come before midterms, as US strikes Iran after downing of helicopterMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe U…

2026-06-10

Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot

England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of the…

2026-06-10

A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United Sta…

2026-06-10

Bear captured after days of panic and school closures in Japan

A bear that triggered days of disruption in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya was captured.…

2026-06-10

Canada confirms opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, despite Trump’s threats

Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.…

2026-06-10

Israeli forces kill nine in Tyre after issuing forced displacement orders

Israeli forces killed nine people in Tyre in the past 24 hours after it issued forced displacement orders on the city.…

2026-06-10

England taking care of Saka before World Cup - Tuchel

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.…

2026-06-10

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.…

2026-06-10

Trump vows retaliation after claiming Iran shot down Apache helicopter

President Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz…

2026-06-10

House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term

The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Demo…

2026-06-10

Australia news live: Australia joins sanctions against ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank; Barbecues Galore no more

Penny Wong issues statement overnight announcing joint action with western allies to combat ‘horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian c…

2026-06-09

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.…

2026-06-09

Trump blames Iran for downing of army helicopter and says US must respond

US president says crew members are ‘safe and uninjured’ after attack near strait of Hormuz early on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Tru…

2026-06-09

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.…

2026-06-09

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.…

2026-06-09

Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests

Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.…

2026-06-09

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders…

2026-06-09

Palestinians confront Israeli settlers over land grab near Hebron

Palestinians confronted Israeli settlers near Hebron over their attempt to seize Palestinian land…

2026-06-09

‘Anything but normal’: Uncertainty as Iranians try to get by amid US war

War damage and blockade have worsened economic conditions for many struggling Iranians.…

2026-06-09

US judge finds man accused of killing woman on Charlotte train incompetent to stand trial

Decarlos Brown Jr to stay in custody while receiving treatment for remainder of case over Iryna Zarutska’s deathThe man accused of fatally stabbing Ir…

2026-06-09

To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage

Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand (just to name …

2026-06-09

Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is 'unthinkable'

Caitlin Leggett is fundraising £500,000 to pursue overseas treatment for leukaemia after the cancer returned.…

2026-06-09

Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment

Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system since launching its genocidal war in October 2023.…

2026-06-09