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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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Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concerns
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.…
Trump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to begin
US President Trump says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.…
Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.…
Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.…
'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.…
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.…
Malaysian boy to go on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.…
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.…
Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday
The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes.…
Iran war live: Trump says talks to resume; Tehran urges US to honour MoU
US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday.…
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strik…
Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley
Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing.…
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.…
Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.…
Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon
Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.…
'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts
Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.…
Australia news live: Chalmers asks regulator to watch service stations ‘like a hawk’ as fuel excise cut ends
Fuel excise cut, which was imposed after outbreak of Iran conflict, ended at midnight on Monday. Follow today’s news liveChalmers maintains fuel excis…
How much has AIPAC spent against Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed? And why?
Pro-Israel group unleashes its spending power to help elect Haley Stevens to US Senate against progressive doctor.…
Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
Tehran's announcement comes after Trump said US would hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal.…
Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open
Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Ope…
Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress
Senator Bernie Moreno has broken silence around domestic abuse allegations involving Representative Max Miller.…
‘Iron fist’ doesn’t work with Iran: Former US hostage in Tehran
Former US hostage John Limbert says Washington ‘can’t bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship’ with Iran.…
Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight in response to Russian missiles
Ukrainian strikes target Russian oil hubs and high-rises as Zelenskyy warns of critical Patriot interceptor shortages.…
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco
Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.…
Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece
Footage has emerged showing the moment two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while fighting wildfires in Greece.…
Fetus found among the ruins of a deadly Israeli strike on Gaza
Residents searching through the rubble of an Israeli strike in western Gaza City recovered the body of an unborn baby.…
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 ri…
Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says it is "surprised and disappointed" by its treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.…
Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala
At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding…
‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York.…