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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Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.…
Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.…
Iran war live: Trump says Hamas to disarm, Israel to leave Gaza gradually
Hamas member told Al Jazeera all implementation would be conditioned on Israel implementing its part of deal.…
US Escalation with Iran is ‘pointless’, warns former US diplomat
As US-Iran clashes escalate, former US Ambassador to UAE Barbara Leaf warns escalation is ‘fairly pointless’.…
What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.…
Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation
US government prosecutors are seeking the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, though she faces no criminal charges.…
US appeals court rejects Trump expansion of mandatory migrant detention
Appeals court rules that the Trump administration cannot deny detained migrants the chance for release on bond.…
Pathirage challenges Chopra-Nadeem javelin rivalry in Commonwealth final
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage is favourite ahead of rivalry between India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.…
UK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspension
Diane Abbott returns to Labour, a year after her suspension over comments about racism.…
Trump announces Hamas to disarm paving way for Israel to withdraw from Gaza
US President Donald Trump said on TruthSocial that an agreement has been reached for Hamas to fully disarm.…
Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Israel and Hamas have yet to comment on the announcement.…
Trump says Board of Peace reaches agreement on disarmament of Hamas in Gaza
This is a breaking news story.…
Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.…
UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges
Antonio Guterres’s successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.…
Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave
Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.…
Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?
Anger in Iraq after US-Saudi strikes on paramilitary group with ties to Tehran.…
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.…
US authorities probe cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota
A cyberattack targeted more than 30 water facilities in the Midwestern US state earlier this week.…
Father of Georgia Apalachee school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
Colin Gray, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder after his son Colt carried out a school shooting that killed four.…
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health
The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may furth…
Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.…
Security camera shows ‘Russian missile’ exploding in Poland
Security camera video shows the moment a suspected Russian missile exploded inside Poland.…
Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage war thriller
Makers of unreleased $45m film Fortitude sue after hard drive stolen from streamer’s Los Angeles officeNetflix is being sued for $105m over the theft …
Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.…
ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage
Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.…
UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent
Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.…
Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread
There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.…
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflictUS politics live – latest updatesThe U…
MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, will also be let back into Labour, a party spokesperson confirmed.…
Watch: Women's Open first-round highlights
Highlights of the opening day of the Women’s Open from Royal Lytham & St Annes.…