Conflict & War
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‘Friendship pandas’ arrive in Atlanta, marking US-China relations moment
Two giant pandas from China have landed in the United States and are heading to Zoo Atlanta.…
Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'
In response, Plaid Cymru said Wales' future was "not for the Kremlin to endorse, oppose or exploit".…
Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?
The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act…
Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Nearly half a million people are displaced in Rakhine as a result of the conflict between the military and rebel groups.…
UAE confirms Netanyahu visit to Abu Dhabi
The visit takes place as the Israeli prime minister battles domestic turmoil ahead of October's Knesset elections…
Flights between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs
Tehran filed a UN complaint against US sanctions forcing regional cancellations of Iran flights.…
American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail
Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians were accused of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting India.…
Local representatives question official accounts after suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford
Amid conflicting statements, local MP and councillors demand answers over how suspects were allowed to enter residential areas of nearby villageAn MP …
Absence of violence in Drumcree does not make standoff any less significant
Row comes amid rising division and a tendency towards cynical political posturing in Northern IrelandThree decades ago, it took the deaths of three Ro…
Somali army clashes with local forces for control of Baidoa
The latest outbreak of fighting in the South West State city stranded civilians unable to flee or reach hospitals.…
Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.…
Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer
The US president has denied Tehran the opportunity to use the US midterm elections as a pressure point.…
What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves both at home and across the world.…
Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test
A thunderous lift off, rapid satellite deployments and a fiery ending. That's how SpaceX's 14th launch of its Starship rocket panned out today.…
Mahmood to reopen scheme to resettle refugees in the UK
Around 25% of arrivals under the UK Resettlement Scheme are expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.…
Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.…
Slipknot fans hit back after Marilyn Manson announced as support act for UK show
The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London show.…
168 hours on the dance floor: Nigerian dancer chases Guinness World Record
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel is trying to dance for 168 hours straight in a bid to set a world record.…
Russia strike sets National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ablaze
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv, killing one person…
Paris court finds Swiftair guilty over 2014 Mali crash that killed 116
Spain's Swiftair was fined 225,000 euros in France for corporate manslaughter over 2014 Air Algerie disaster in Mali.…
Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.…
Nandy labels Farage ‘master of conspiracy theory’ over Fairford claims
Culture secretary criticises Reform leader after he tried to link suspected bomb plot to small boat crossingsNigel Farage has been described as a “mas…
Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".…
UK police release suspects on bail after RAF arrests, investigation ongoing
British police officials say that suspects arrested over a 'terror' incident at a RAF base were released on police bail.…
Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Ukraine condemns Russian targeting of civilians as strikes kill seven and injure dozens across Kyiv.…
Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions
Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.…
Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.…
Questions remain over Iran’s link to alleged RAF Fairford bomb plot
Tehran has been trying to step up attacks on targets in the west but its track record has been mixedInvestigators may be some way from determining exa…
LIVE: Belgium vs France – Nations League
Follow updates from the Group A1 Nations League clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.…
Palestine has become electoral issue in UK for first time, says solidarity campaign chief
Anger over Israel’s war in Gaza is mobilising British voters, according to Aimee ShalanPalestine has become a domestic electoral issue in Britain for …