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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On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.…
Pro-Palestine protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge convicted of misdemeanor charges
San Francisco jury fails to reach verdict on more serious felony conspiracy charge over April 2024 demonstrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsl…
Dangerous US heatwave looms over 4 July holiday, World Cup and Swift wedding
The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches tak…
UK’s likely next PM Andy Burnham faces defence funding gap
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over the funding gap and whether Burnham was blindsided.…
Fears of new massacre in Sudan’s el-Obeid: What do we know?
As RSF troops besiege el-Obeid, 500,000 civilians face mass atrocities amid drone strikes and a stalled peace process.…
The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader
An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.…
How young fans and parents will tackle England's early morning World Cup clash
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.…
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.…
US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met Hezbollah ally Berri during visit, as Trump calls for Syria to disarm group.…
What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe?
The blast near Damascus's main courthouse killed five and wounded 16 as Syria's new state battles to enforce security.…
How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances
Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.…
Rally for Luxembourg teacher fired over pro-Gaza posts
Students and supporters of a Luxembourg teacher fired over social media posts held a demonstration for her this week.…
German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of 'war crime' and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.…
Man accused of ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia murder paid hitmen’s legal fees, court hears
Yorgen Fenech said to have spent €400,000 on fees for men convicted of car bombing that killed investigative journalistA businessman accused of commis…
Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "…
‘Collateral damage’: 73 Palestinian children Israel shot in the head
Israel has rejected a UN Commission report that says its army deliberately targets Palestinian children.…
Why is Prada facing pro-Israeli backlash?
Prada is facing boycott calls after appointing Palestinian singer Saint Levant as a brand ambassador.…
Into the Darkness
Fault Lines investigates allegations of systematic torture of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Israeli custody.…
Australians have more negative view of Israel than of China, Guardian Essential poll finds
Poll also finds perception of Donald Trump has soured since his re-election, with fewer than a third of respondents viewing him positivelyGet our brea…
AFP assessing allegation of Gaza war crimes committed by Australian citizen serving in IDF
Claims against Israel Defense Forces battalion include deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military…
Couple who staged apparent proposal atop Empire State Building faces slew of charges
‘Rooftopers’ Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after allegedly scaling the New York skyscraperTwo Russian “rooftoppers” who staged an ap…
Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?
Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.…
Taxi driver who fled Southport attack has licence stripped
Gary Poland did not call 999 for 50 minutes after hearing the screams of children fleeing the attack.…
Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer
Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.…
German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage
Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by stateGerman prosecutors have accused Ukr…
Explosion in Damascus cafe causes casualties
An explosion inside a cafe in Damascus’s Hejaz district has caused casualties, according to Syrian state media.…
Gaza’s first women’s amputee football team reclaims the pitch after war
Gaza’s first women’s amputee football team is reclaiming a space that war tried to take from them.…
Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone and missile attack, killing at least 18
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several peop…
Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.…
'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory
One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.…