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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Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.…
The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.…
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.…
Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.…
The papers: 'Sex predator let out to kill' and 'net zero plans rolled back'
Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London.…
Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.…
Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.…
'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.…
US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.…
Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.…
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.…
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.…
Medics among six Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across West Bank
Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.…
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?…
Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.…
Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegr…
Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan
Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to purchase.…
Counter-terrorism police investigating death of Ann Widdecombe reopen 2025 attempted burglary case
Failure to pursue line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’ now being investigated by police watchdog Counter-terrorism police investigating the …
Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.…
US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom
The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.…
Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?
The country has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west.…
Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial
The Bundibugyo epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.…
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.…
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.…
Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the…
Contaminated water putting Gaza families at risk
Gaza’s damaged water infrastructure is leaving families struggling to access safe drinking water.…
Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.…
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hun…
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.…
Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.…