Conflict & War
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Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race
Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.…
Tributes as Bosnian football star Edin Dzeko retires
Bosnia and Herzegovina's legendary striker Edin Dzeko has bid farewell to international football after a final match.…
The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life
With libraries, schools and homes destroyed in Gaza, surviving books have become treasured possessions.…
She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter
The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead o…
Photos: Community unites in Senegal’s Dakar to clean dilapidated school
Volunteers and students prepare safer, cleaner classrooms in advance of the academic year in Senegal's capital.…
Inside the ‘kill box’: The Yemenis who stayed behind in Houthi-held Mocha
Yemenis trapped in the Red Sea port city speak of deteriorating conditions there.…
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations…
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.…
Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
Moscow struck city’s North Bridge this morning, around 20-minutes drive away from the station where the German chancellor arrivedThe North Bridge – on…
Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona
Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away a…
A Make Or Break Week For Zack Polanski?
The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes Monday to Sunday at 5pm.…
Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack
The Saudi-led coalition spokesman says the Yemeni armed group is 'attempting to divert attention' from its losses.…
Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar among five Palestinians killed in Gaza City attack.…
Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis
The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.…
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.…
Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital
Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.…
West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI
Shai Hope's 162 leads the West Indies to a record cricket run chase as they beat India by five wickets in the third ODI.…
Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts
Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.…
Somalia President: Houthis ‘not in a position’ to bring Yemen peace
Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb…
Pick-up truck overturns trying to carry military chopper in Russia
An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.…
Saudi-backed Yemeni army says 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.…
Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio
US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.…
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.…
Houthis claim strike on Saudi energy facility as Yemen fighting intensifies
Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.…
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.…
Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".…
Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack
Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attackGet our breaking news email, f…
Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession
Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Midd…
Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle
Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles.…
Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.…