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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Watch: Burnham says UK could go 'all the way' towards rejoining EU
Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among options the government could look at - telling the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm…
Tumultuous summer ends in success - what next for Stokes?
After concluding the county summer with Durham and the end of his England central contract, what is in store for Ben Stokes?…
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.…
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.…
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.…
'He will be forever 21': Tribute to former UK school pupil killed in Ukraine
Arkadii Petrov, who attended Kirkcudbright Academy, was killed after returning to Ukraine to fight.…
Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups
Kuala Lumpur plans to send a total of 5,000 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country despite persecution concerns Malaysia began sending back ab…
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill as impact of Iran war puts squeeze on homesHousehold energy bills in Great Britai…
Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’
Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefitsFollow our Australia n…
Democrats hope anger at Trump enough to get young people to vote
Political strategist Celinda Lake says that young voters don’t usually cast their ballots in midterm elections.…
South African president orders action on femicide after killings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.…
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.…
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".…
'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner
"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.…
Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.…
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Tens of thousands of workers march nationwide, as police arrest 440 students in clashes at schools.…
String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for women’s safety
Women in India’s capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces.…
Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businesses
Figure cited by minister highlights trade-offs Kyiv faces as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikesMissile alerts are costing Ukrain…
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit but is it enough?
US President Donald Trump and leading tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement to regulate AI development.…
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.…
King appoints Morocco’s first female prime minister
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Marrakesh’s long-time mayor as the country’s first female prime minister.…
Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.…
US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.…
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.…
Student: Uni strikes 'not what we signed up for'
The University of Nottingham said it was "disappointed" by the timing of industrial action.…
Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.…
Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns
The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.…
Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.…
How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet's history
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum…
Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.…