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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Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.…
Gaza father opens play center to restore childhood amid Israeli attacks
A Palestinian father opened a Gaza play center offering children free escape and joy amid near daily Israeli attacks.…
UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March
Volker Turk warns of surge in Iran executions to suppress dissent after January uprising.…
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.…
Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader
Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves.…
FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s Marine One
Controllers allegedly failed to halt flights, leading to a ‘loss of separation’ with a departing passenger jetAn air “safety incident” in which Donald…
Misconduct proceedings against officer who shot Chris Kaba dropped
Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".…
How a social media campaign triggered huge migrant surge on Ceuta
Following a court ruling protecting migrants swimming to Ceuta the previous week, accounts called on thousands to go.…
Turkish cargo ship catches fire after Black Sea drone attack
A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.…
Protesters stage sit-in against settler violence-linked Smotrich funds
Palestinian and Israeli protesters staged a sit-in at the Religious Zionist Party’s headquarters in Shoham on Wednesday.…
Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, injured on Scottish industrial estate
A 35-year old man is due in court in connection of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Sunday morning.…
Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?
An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.…
Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territoryEurope live – latest updatesThe h…
In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came
A single mother from Bandar Abbas reflects on the fear and resilience of living through repeated attacks.…
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missio…
Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.…
Israeli forces detain Palestinians during raid in occupied West Bank
A journalist covering events was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers, while locals were also attacked.…
Drone found at German airport after cargo plane collides with object mid-air
Investigators looking into whether incidents at Leipzig are linked after DHL plane forced to make emergency landingA DHL cargo plane was forced to mak…
Ex-Liverpool star Salah arrives in Turkiye before move to Trabzonspor
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkiye club Trabzonspor.…
Waste workers help find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.…
U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech
The U.S. Army's missile stockpile is dwindling and could take years to replenish. And, the Food and Drug Administration is deciding whether to approve…
Why are Arsenal signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes?
With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.…
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran signal hope for Hormuz deal but terms unclear
While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopeningHello and …
Vozinha moves on from World Cup, says ‘Colo-Colo is the best moment’
Cape Verde's World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha has been officially unveiled as the newest signing for Chilean club Colo-Colo.…
Lebanon and Israel still split over disarming Hezbollah at Rome talks
Disagreements remain in second day of resumed talks over disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.…
Man charged in connection with death of girl on camping trip in Scotland
Police say man, 35, was known to nine-year-old girl, who was found seriously injured in industrial estate in ArbroathA man has been charged in connect…
Israeli raid deepens fears across West Bank refugee camps
Israeli raid deepens fears across West Bank refugee camps…
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller, after the Ohio Republican asked for a probe of the domestic abuse allegat…
Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones during the assault.…
South Africa’s le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run
Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games.…