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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Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti…
Two arrested over major fire at Kent hotel
A 38-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of arson, police say.…
Katya Adler: Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.…
Best not to underestimate us - GB plan BJK Cup upset against all-star Czechs
Great Britain face the Czech Republic at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday - and know full well the size of the challenge facing them.…
Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"…
Illinois authorities investigate possible ICE wounding of US citizen
Police responded to altercation and found injured man and another person who identified himself as a federal agentAuthorities in Illinois are investig…
Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament
Pro-Kremlin party’s record victory in tightly controlled vote likely to be used as evidence country supports warRussia’s new parliament will include 4…
British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry
Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.…
Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid
At least 53 young men are being held in Biddu after raids left the town in lockdown, with schools and businesses shut.…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill three, including a child
Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue in Gaza despite a 'ceasefire' signed in October.…
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair honours another Palestinian girl killed by Israel
Azeez Al-Shaair has paid tribute to another Palestinian child killed by Israel, despite the NFL fine last week.…
Moroccan parties mobilise in markets and online for parliamentary elections
Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats.…
CNN, MS NOW and Politico will sue Trump after being barred from White House
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they were prevented from entering the White House grounds after President Trump announced plans to ban all…
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.…
'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.…
'What a play!' - Chase catch leads NFL plays of the week
Watch the best plays from this weekend's NFL action including Ja'Marr Chase's incredible catch in the Cincinatti Bengals' win over the Houston Texans.…
Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame?
Efforts to bring about humanitarian truces in Sudan hit a dead end as warring factions prioritise battlefield victories.…
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila's name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel's genocide in Gaza.…
How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war
The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs of the US-Israel war on Iran.…
Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again?
The US invasions after 9/11 were disasters -- but the US is trying again in Iran anyway…
BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer
The corporation said it had included "the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't."…
World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'
This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his ar…
Killer on the loose has 'damaged' public confidence in justice system, says NI minister
Gary Anderson remains at large a week after he absconded while attending his father's funeral in Derry.…
Banished to alien lands – Trump’s secret deportation deals | First Thing
Thousands of people deported from the US to countries where they have no connections. Plus, European spy chiefs warn of Moscow action against NatoGood…
Trump accused of ‘manufacturing a national security justification’ to push arch plan – US politics live
President had said the triumphal arch he plans to build near Washington would double as a ‘military complex’Sign up for US Breaking News emailsHello a…
Are countryside buses coming back into business?
A rise in bus miles with council funding might be starting to reverse the reduction in services.…
Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023?
Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election.…
Why thousands of Yemeni refugees have fled to Djibouti
Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.…
A simple guide to the Yemen conflict
Here’s a brief history of Yemen’s war - from the Houthi takeover in 2014 to the latest escalation.…
Mystery object spotted hovering over Tehran
A mysterious object filmed hovering over Tehran has sparked online speculation.…