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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South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodation
Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.…
ChatGPT has a feature to help those in crisis. But where can you find it?
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its s…
Lamine Yamal says he ‘deserves’ Ballon d’Or but Mbappe his main rival
'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.…
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.…
Dentists issue warnings about illegal 'pop up' events in hotels
Premises in which dentistry happens must be registered with the relevant inspectorate but most hotels are not.…
Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines
More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.…
Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline
Price spike comes as rebel Houthis in Yemen target oil infrastructure and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updates…
Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail - but dropped case
Gerard Woodhouse's fingerprints were found on an offensive letter before he targeted another victim.…
Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank
Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existenceIsrael is working…
How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win
Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the …
Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64
Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.…
The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq
The story of the idea of a 'Greater Israel' and the Americans who want it to be a reality…
How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
As the inaugural Ultimate Championship concludes, athletics has taken its first strides in a new direction.…
Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes
Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passeng…
Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph
How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.…
Bears, Bills and Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday
After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.…
Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K…
Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes
Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.…
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.…
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.…
Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies
While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.…
Peers to debate donations law changes after Reform's £72m windfall
The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.…
Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin S…
US aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' in first interview since rescue
The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.…
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station
A Russian drone struck a train near Ukraine-Poland border, shortly after Former UK PM Boris Johnson left the station.…
Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.…
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.…
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.…
Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.…
Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.…