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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Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.…
Israeli strikes leave buildings burning in Gaza City
Israeli strikes have displaced dozens of families in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.…
Two children among seven dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
Two girls, aged 5 and 12, were among the six killed in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, while a seventh person was killed in K…
US launches another round of attacks on Iran
Targets across southern Iran hit, including on strategic Qeshm Island.…
‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake
Japanese PM Takaichi says 'race against time' to rescue those trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.…
Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete
The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.…
Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained
The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening
Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops, a day after joint US-Saudi strikes on militants in IraqMi…
Deadly strikes on Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack
Fires across the Ukrainian capital after ballistic missile attack, while Kyiv’s forces continue cross-border attacks with another Wildberries warehous…
Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."…
Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel
Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.…
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.…
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.…
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 17 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivorsThe death toll from…
Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.…
Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch
Uncertainty over crude oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Asian states towards Canada's TMX crude oil.…
Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.…
US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.…
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv come after Zelenskyy’s warning
Returning from the US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's safety depends on allies’ willingness to provide anti-missile defences.…
Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding
Decision follows long-running feud between Trump and UN group.…
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.…
Middle East crisis live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause in attacks
US announces attacks early on Thursday, as experts say strikes carried out by both sides in previous day increase risk of return to all-out war US-Sau…
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.…
Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.…
Iran war live: Trump threatens to hit ‘very hard’ over strikes on Jordan
Threat comes as Iranian media report that four Iranians were killed in joint US-Saudi attacks in Iraq.…
How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.…
Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion
Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine 'peace, security and stability'.…
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Riyadh seeks partners to safeguard shipping in Red Sea as strikes on energy tankers expand, pushing oil prices higher.…
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.…
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.…