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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Lindsey Graham’s funeral ceremonies to begin with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in attendance
Memorials for the Republican senator to start in US Capitol as Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are set to meet with TrumpTwo days of funeral ceremonies …
Americans feel pinch of continued Iran war: ‘It’s screwed everything up’
Whether in favor of or against the US-Israel war on Iran, people across the country are left holding the bill and wondering on its purposeFive months …
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
The freed men, some in wheelchairs, describe horrific abuses in Israeli detention.…
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.…
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Made up of mostly locals and some foreign visitors, a large group of volunteers step in to fix war damage.…
Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027
Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.…
‘War criminal’: Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC
‘F*** you Bibi.’ ‘War criminal!’…
Refugee Convention at 75: The world must keep the promise that saved me
Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.…
Champions Northampton to open Prem season against Newcastle
Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.…
Netanyahu to meet Trump in a first encounter since the Iran war began
The meeting comes as both face pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection, embattled in part due to his deteriorating relationship with Trump. …
With wildfires raging in France and Spain, fire crews race against next heat wave
French President Emmanuel Macron said France was "facing a completely unprecedented fire," describing the situation as France's worst fire-related cri…
Why Chelsea want to sign older players
Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck - three experienced heads, in an age when the focus has been on yo…
Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN
Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.…
Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.…
Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on ‘settler terror’
Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.…
Trump calls protester ‘communist’ after Michigan speech interruption
A protester was removed after interrupting US President Donald Trump’s remarks at a Michigan auto event.…
US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
Suffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittalA US airman accused of a “spree” of rapes …
World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain
Funding crisis could lead to an exodus that would be a blow for British science and national growthOn a chilly day in December 1945, Bernard Lovell, a…
On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.…
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
The BBC's Orla Guerin goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.…
As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.…
What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to meet Trump as Iran and Ukraine wars converge
The US Senate will vote Tuesday on Russian sanctions, days after Ukraine attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.…
'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs' - Biden to ghostwriter
Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.…
Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after sliding by 8%.…
Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action over lack of toilets
Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilitiesTrain drivers are considering strike action over…
A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals
In normal times the Mashala shelter founder takes in strays, but in wartime, he is the only lifeline for animals in the areaDuring Israel’s 2006 war a…
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
US regulator warns of Boeing 737 MAX seat safety concerns, calls for inspection of 453 US-registered jets.…
Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikes
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike.…
Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes…