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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Worker dies during reconstruction of Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium
Barcelona offer condolences to family of a 54-year-old man who died during Camp Nou redevelopment after blow to head.…
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Gov't accuses IRIB of 'censorship' after parts of president's speech not aired; station rejects 'improper attributions'.…
Marsh stars as Sunrisers beat Brave
Mitchell Marsh hits 69 off 34 balls to help Sunrisers Leeds beat Southern Brave by five runs at Headingley.…
More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.…
Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria…
The Battle Over Al-Aqsa
What happened when thousands of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection?…
Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as disarray looms over All-Star festivities
Discussions about race, gender and sexuality overshadow Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game, as league lurches into disarray.…
Trump faces backlash for using ‘Palestinian’ as an insult
US President Donald Trump is facing backlash after using ‘Palestinian’ as an insult while mocking a Democratic Senator.…
At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hit
Separately, at least eight people killed in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian-controlled area.…
Baby rescued after Israeli settlers set home on fire amid raids
A baby was rescued by her family after her home was set on fire by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.…
Iran blames US for Hormuz dispute as both sides confirm ongoing talks
Iran reports no new US strikes overnight into Saturday for the first time in two weeks.…
Tuberculosis: How drones are transforming care in the Philippines
101 East meets the doctors using drones to fight tuberculosis and save lives in remote communities in the Philippines.…
Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Families visiting France from the UK and elsewhere have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions.…
Why these cancer patients face a lonely fight
As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own.…
Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts
Jewellery made from BC Iran worn at Odyssey photocall throws spotlight on the trade of rare archeological findsThe Odyssey has stormed cinemas, but wh…
India’s youth protesters are fighting Modi with irreverent humour and memes
Modi built his political brand through social media. Now protesters are using same platforms to mock his administration.…
Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
This is a breaking news story.…
Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.…
Eastern Rosellas! - Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song
Seven-year-old Miles Phillips' hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.…
How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition
UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.…
What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?
After a Kyiv visit, rightwing firebrand now supports Ukraine – but perhaps it’s just because Trump favors a winnerLaura Loomer, the online Maga provoc…
‘Shameful’: Pentagon accused of cover-up over US military casualties in Iran war
No press briefing has been held for months, as the defence department belatedly or inaccurately releases figuresThe Pentagon is taking a “shameful app…
Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications
Trump's determination to find new legal justifications for his tariffs threatens to prolong the uncertainty facing the U.S. and global economies.…
Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins
Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-run…
Family of missing Rohingya footballer fear he is among 500 believed dead in Myanmar shipwrecks
‘I can’t tolerate this life,’ said the 24-year-old in his last voice message to his relatives. Attacked by the military, a rebel army and criminal gan…
Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Military crackdown follows a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.…
Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people
France has appealed for international help, while Spain has declared a national emergency.…
Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
Living near Taiz's front line forces families to make difficult choices amid sniper threats and economic hardships.…
Changes called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open
The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovi…
India’s education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests
This is a breaking news story.…