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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Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president faces down smear campaign
Arwa Elrayess, the Oxford Union president, says that British media falsely accused her of justifying the Oct 7 attacks.…
How adoptive parents' lies unravelled to reveal 'reign of terror'
Preston Davey died in hospital in July 2023 after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands.…
One Nation branch official defended Hitler Youth and called Aboriginal people ‘stone age’ in racist posts
Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who claims he was once kicked out of Pauline Hanson’s party for being ‘too ra…
US-Iran peace deal hinges on shipping, sanctions relief and deferred nuclear talks
Agreement contains no restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missiles, nor does it call for regime change or surrenderMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe b…
‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution
While officials welcome ceasefire, many people are uncertain it will last – and return to find homes destroyedHours after the US-Iran ceasefire was an…
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.…
Trump says ships ‘starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz
Claim comes as Iranian official floats tolls for strait a day after US-Iran announce initial deal to be signed Friday.…
World welcomes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ criticised by Israel
Governments across the world have welcomed the tentative deal between the US and Iran to end the war.…
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of the former head of year.…
Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack
Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack…
Argentinian activist who spent 50 years looking for ‘disappeared’ son dies
Outpouring of public grief for Lidia ‘Taty’ Almeida, leader of group of mothers that has marched every week since 1977The human rights activist Lidia …
Israeli forces kill three-year-old Palestinian boy on family farm in Gaza
Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was being carried in Gaza when both were shot by Israeli forces on Sunday, family says.…
What a UK court’s backing of the Palestine Action ‘terror’ ban means
Britain's Court of Appeal ruled that the government was right to proscribe Palestine Action - what happens next?…
What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon and Israel?
As the US and Iran announce a deal, the BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen looks at what that means for Lebanon.…
Henry Nowak killer sentence sent to Court of Appeal
The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.…
Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.…
How Pakistan mediated a US-Iran agreement after more than 100 days of war
PM Sharif praises Pakistan's army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.…
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.…
Return to pre-crisis oil and gas supplies months away even if strait of Hormuz reopens
Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpilesOil prices hit three-month low…
McCullum worried for Stokes, no captaincy backing
Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and concern” for the all-rounder.…
Israel will not withdraw from territory in Lebanon, defence minister says
Comments by Israel Katz come after announcement of interim deal between Washington and TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli military forces …
Spain vs Cape Verde live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our live text commentary stream.…
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.…
US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal
Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressuresBusiness live – latest updatesCentral banks in t…
Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of a reported detenti…
Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178
The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.…
Two men found guilty over arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc convicted at Old Bailey over attacks on property and car connected to PMTwo men have been found guilty of cons…
US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war | First Thing
Trump says strait of Hormuz to reopen as part of imminent agreement. Plus, best pictures from historic NBA night for New YorkGood morning.The US and I…
Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police
Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.…
Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza
Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza.…