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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Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime
Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.…
Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.…
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.…
Israel charges West Bank settler over death of renowned Palestinian activist
Yinon Levi faces trial for reckless manslaughter related to the 2025 killing of Awdah Hathaleen Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler over…
UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn
European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.…
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RP Leipzig
The Bundesliga young player of the season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.…
Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with Iran
President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortagesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald T…
‘We expected it, but now it’s here’: on the frontline of Australia’s bird flu outbreak, people are distressed
As Australia prepares for the H5 bird flu to potentially rip through hundreds of species, residents of the Limestone Coast are already seeing the impa…
Houthis attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30
Attack is deadliest in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.…
Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays just 1.4 percent tax: Report
The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.…
Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a pl…
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.…
Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.…
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.…
Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants
President hails ‘successful’ rescue as country battles endemic kidnapping for ransom and insecurity worsensNigerian security forces have rescued more …
Woman, 47, charged after four men stabbed in Covent Garden
Stella Gollovena accused of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after assaults in central LondonA 47-year-old woman has been charged af…
Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse
Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.…
The old pact between Israel’s government and military has broken down
Prolonged conflict has upended the relationship between political authority and military judgement in Israel.…
Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over Loose Women removal
The TV panellist claims she has been treated unfairly due to her public support of Palestinian rights.…
Video: Wildfires in Washington state force thousands to evacuate homes
Wildfires in Washington state and California have damaged over a thousand structures.…
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troopsDonald Trump’s Board of Peace, which was set up in Janua…
Why Liverpool icon Salah has chosen Trabzonspor
Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.…
Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to bolster international legitimacy
Min Aung Hlaing stressed that his government was focused on ending the civil war and restoring peace.…
Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at 10-year high
The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.…
Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?
Islamabad seeks economic backing while balancing new defence commitments and a volatile regional security landscape.…
El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony …
Can the US slow China’s robotics and tech rise?
US curbs on foreign-made robots intensify its wider rivalry with China over AI, chips and industry.…
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
The warning comes after the NHS sees a surge in patients and problems with equipment in high temperatures.…
Record high for referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme including 20% rise for rightwing extremism
Programme aiming to stop people turning to terrorism sees 39% rise in referrals in year to September 2025 – the highest number on recordA record numbe…
Students using AI to cheat will face stricter rules, says Danish government
Teenagers must make oral defence of essays and schools will monitor computers during exams under crackdownDanish teenagers will have to make an oral d…