Conflict & War
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Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973
"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.…
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.…
Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trialMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesOne…
'Here to stay' - Fans react to the rise of soccer in the US
The BBC's Nardine Saad spoke to soccer fans about the sport's growing popularity in the United States.…
Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer…
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit…
Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh…
Baby dies after Israeli troops block emergency journey to hospital
A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank…
El-Obeid under siege by RSF: Could this be Sudan’s next el-Fasher?
UN warns of 'catastrophe' in el-Obeid after RSF atrocities in el-Fasher last year.…
Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death | First Thing
Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space bal…
The World Cup must pay its carbon bill
Football’s biggest tournament should fund a serious plan to measure, reduce and account for its emissions.…
Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis
Authorities claim Tyrin Johnson, 20, pulled gun on officers controversially deployed at instigation of TrumpNational guard soldiers on patrol in Memph…
Inquiry into care of man held after zoo attack
Norfolk County Council confirms it has launched the inquiry following the attack near Huntingdon.…
Teenagers cleared of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword attack
Amen Teklay died after a confrontation involving the two boys, who were aged 14 and 15 at the time, in Glasgow in March 2025.…
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps…
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.…
USA vs Belgium: World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time
Lobbying by US President Trump and last-minute U-turn by FIFA has stirred a controversy before the USA vs Belgium game.…
Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 12
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in Ukraine's air…
From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come
The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.…
Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.…
UK’s Farage’s gold deal tests his populist brand as Restore Britain rises
As another far-right party gains ground, scrutiny of Farage's outside earnings challenges his anti-establishment image.…
Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins
Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.…
Starmer faces likely row at Nato summit after US rebuke on defence spending
US ambassador to Nato has called for all allies who are ‘lagging behind’ to step up immediatelyKeir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at his …
Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison
Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison…
Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Enormous crowds gather in Tehran for third day to mourn amid calls for revenge against the US and Israel.…
‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expenseDonald Trump has blamed everythi…
Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara
More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests bannedAuthorities in Turkey have widene…
How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded
Relive all the drama from England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel’s team progressed to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday.…