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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Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical
French train derailment sparks emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.…
I never got to experience my baby's scan but blind parents like me can now feel them
New innovations and workarounds are constantly being made to support blind parents in the challenges they face.…
How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war
Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.…
The Papers: 'Military jet tripped chaos' and 'A failure for dying people'
Several of the papers consider on the fall of the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons on Friday.…
Close race in Sweden as hard right eyes role in government
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has promised cabinet jobs for the Sweden Democrats, but the rival left-wing bloc has a narrow lead in the polls.…
Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down
Houthi forces seize Yemen's Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.…
As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?
Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warnGet our new political email, free ap…
Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks
Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad describes misgivings about the US handling of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.…
We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.…
Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
Art detectives and security experts say the number of museum thefts across Europe are increasing - with some thieves inspired.…
Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture
Washington Post report also reveals Jon Husted staffer Stephen Woytek created pro-Rhodesia playlist on Spotify The Republican senator for Ohio, Jon Hu…
When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.…
Is a September heatwave forecast for the UK?
Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain.…
President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
Donald Trump will arrive on Saturday morning at Dublin Airport ahead of a two-day visit to Ireland.…
UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month
Sudan’s UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.…
Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.…
Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.…
Arrest made in the murder of Tasia Fortune, black woman found hanged from tree
After weeks of what residents described as silence and inactivity on the investigation, police said they had made one arrest and more were coming.…
Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before Brazil election
The investigation came to light as Brazil's Supreme Court unseals files related to the Banco Master corruption scandal.…
Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage
Meltdown that grounded thousands of flights caused by ‘spurious’ flight data being entered into system, report saysThe air traffic control outage that…
Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right.…
How shofars became the spiritual soundtrack of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an…
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.…
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an investigation into those responsible.…
Israeli demolitions threaten schools and homes in Masafer Yatta
Students pledge to continue learning as Masafer Yatta demolitions target homes, schools, and their right to education.…
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
UK Foreign Office files, public since 2024, record warnings about Israeli violence and rights abuses since 2002.…
Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by
Many Iranians lost their jobs because of the war and the US blockade. Now some are even losing their back-up jobs as sanctions tighten…
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.…
'Out of control' - Cook questions England tactics
England had “no plan” and were “out of control” in the face of Razaullah’s stunning hitting on the third day of the final Test against Pakistan, accor…
CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show
The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.…