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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Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Thursday aged 74.…
ICE identifies man agents fatally shot in Maine as Joan Sebastian Guerrero
Witnesses and officials have offered differing accounts of the shooting as questions remainThe man killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations
Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations…
Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks
Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting in New Delhi since June 28 in solidarity with Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.…
Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".…
What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.…
Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires
Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament .. and Europe’s strategic awakening’Europe live – latest updatesEmma…
MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'
The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.…
'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal B…
Israel launches new illegal settlement expansion plan
Israel launches new illegal settlement expansion plan…
Families of RAF Chinook crash victims ask court to allow case to proceed
In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board.…
WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be double the official tally
UN health agency says cases are underreported while doctors at outbreak epicentre threaten to go on strike.…
What’s behind the Sanaa Airport attack and latest Yemen tensions?
A diverted Iranian plane, a strike on Sanaa Airport and threats of retaliation have reignited tensions in Yemen.…
Family 'heartbroken' over parents' wildfire deaths
Pete and Fran Gillam are confirmed dead by their family, who live in Sheffield.…
Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran deal
Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by 70 cents on last yearInflation cooled to an annual rate of…
Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".…
What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombe’s murder
The former politician was found dead in her home last week after sustaining 'serious injuries', according to police.…
Trump ballroom donor to lead state department’s $200m Armenia fund
Konstantin Sokolov, who gave undisclosed sum and has not held government job before, to chair Tripp+ trade project Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born …
Sudan sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death: Who’s he, what’s he accused of?
Port Sudan trial of paramilitary leaders centres on atrocities in West Darfur.…
World Cup: France, Spain unbeaten before semis, but only one can make final
Heading into semifinal, neither side has trailed in a match at FIFA World Cup, but only one can reach the 2026 final.…
World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts
From Lamine Yamal to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, many Barca and Madrid stars feature in the World Cup semifinals.…
Russia readies to reroute exports from Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks
Ukraine says drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea, targeting tankers, dry cargo ships, and a tugboat overnight.…
U.S. to instate Strait blockade. And, states sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The United States plans to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz today. And, several states are suing to stop the massive Paramount-Warner Br…
Tour de France crash and concussion cases expose limits of roadside checks
Three of the eight riders who have abandoned the Tour de France in the opening week have suffered concussions.…
How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis
If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block the Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.…
Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of interest rate rises
Stock markets fall as analysts price in two quarter-point UK rate rises by the end of the yearBusiness live – latest updatesOil and gas prices have ju…
Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final
His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.…
Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation as US strikes continue
US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran attacks two tankers in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesT…
BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.…
Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.…