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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A wanted man - but would Liverpool's Gakpo be a good fit at Spurs?
The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into Roberto de Zerbi’s side.…
Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.…
Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn
Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.…
Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president
FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.…
Michelin-star restaurant regains top hygiene rating after previous one-star inspection
Ynyshir got a one-star food hygiene rating from inspectors but has since been restored to five stars.…
Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat
Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and th…
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand on first trip as civilian leader
The military leader has been barred from western countries and accused of crimes against humanity.…
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.…
The 'education gap' hiding behind picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon
Behind the South West's postcard image, poverty and isolation are limiting opportunities for many young people.…
Young women tell BBC of rape, assault and harassment at Army training college for teenagers
They say the incidents happened at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate when they were aged 17.…
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.…
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.…
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.…
Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win
US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.'…
Trump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's sweeping levies in February.…
Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?
President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.…
Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet
German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.…
How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul
Trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion, flooding.…
Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match
Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.…
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the president urged allies to increase supplies of Patriot…
Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend.…
FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet
Air traffic controllers had failed to pause commercial flights during Marine One’s departure, sources say.…
Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems
Meta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.…
Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Cesar Gastelum was killed as he sat in a car park with two others in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state.…
Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers
Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.…
Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.…
UK papers: 'Plagiarism row professor resigns' and 'West End stab rampage'
A Cambridge University professor's resignation dominates many of Thursday's papers.…
Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.…
Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens
Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.…
Reform UK pledges to jail bosses employing illegal workers
The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".…