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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Alfred Dreyfus statue to finally receive permanent home in central Paris
Sculpture of Jewish army officer wrongly accused of treason has been moved around the city for decadesFor 40 years, the statue of Capt Alfred Dreyfus …
Wembanyama signs contract with Spurs for five years, $252m: Report
Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA's tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.…
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.…
Pianist Jayson Gillham ‘very disappointed’ after losing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra discrimination case
The federal court on Friday threw out the concert pianist’s case against the MSO, finding he was not unfairly dismissed due to Gaza war commentsGet ou…
Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news
Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.…
Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured
Harchie Sagoo, who had cerebral palsy, was a key product tester for Bristol-based Smartbox.…
Couple to show England World Cup game at wedding reception
Georgia Hallgalley and Jake Hawker are showing the match at their reception on Saturday.…
I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years
Rob Marshall's friendship with Tyler began when he knocked on her door to ask her to sign a tape.…
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.…
Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal
Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.…
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.…
Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5 pounds for UFC 329 bout vs Max Holloway
Irishman McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC's most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.…
‘We are the lost generation of Sudan’: Students in exile
Years of conflict have left thousands of Sudanese students struggling to continue their education in exile.…
Are the US and Iran at war again?
Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over'.…
Haaland has advantage over Man City team-mates
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta look ahead to England's match against Norway and feel that Erling Haala…
Europe considering proposals to allow navigational fees in strait of Hormuz
Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory, as US officials urge Iran to make public statement that strait is open and that shipping can safely passEu…
People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.…
Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026
Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.…
Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts
Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.…
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.…
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.…
Iran war live: US demands Iran publicly state Strait of Hormuz open for all
US said to be pushing for public statement that Iran will not fire at commercial ships passing through Strait of Hormuz…
'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'
Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe's death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday's papers.…
Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia
Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.…
Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.…
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Mr Worldwide's fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.…
Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?
A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he …
NAACP demands end of Trump’s anticrime taskforce in Memphis after deaths of Black men
Advocacy group calls on acting attorney general to lead ‘thorough, transparent federal investigation’The deaths in recent days of two Black men in Ten…
Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.…
Can the agreement between Iran and the US be rescued?
Latest attacks jeopardise ceasefire and memorandum of understanding.…