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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Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?
After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.…
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.…
Rodri's stock at all-time high as he adds to trophy collection
Rodri cements status as one of the world's best midfielders after World Cup and Golden Ball triumphs.…
Trump acknowledges that jet from Qatar lacks defensive systems of Air Force One
US president says $400m plane will be ‘maxed out’ with appropriate protections but doesn’t give further detailsDonald Trump acknowledged on Sunday tha…
What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties
Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran 'very hard' to honour killed US soldiers.…
What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?
The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.…
Russian attack on Odesa kills three after Ukraine targets Moscow with drones overnight – Europe live
Moscow targets southern city after the Russian capital was hit by 400 drones in response to one of the war’s biggest attacks on Kyiv at the weekendThe…
Pupil not guilty of trying to murder history teacher after stabbing her in the head
History teacher Vicki Williams was stabbed in her classroom at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.…
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month's election.…
Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way
Lawmakers weakened community air monitoring as industry pushed back against greater scrutinyKimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the ma…
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.…
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.…
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group's overall leadership following a wartime election process.…
Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win
Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.…
Burnham’s move to scrap UK’s digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism
Digital inclusion and civil liberties campaigners welcome the U-turn — for different reasons. But some are unhappy.…
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.…
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.…
First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam
The US launches a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran. Plus, the glorious art deco LA Central Library celebrates 100 yearsGood morning. The US launc…
Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.…
Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century garden
The hot weather uncovers the outline of The Great Parterre, an ornate garden designed in 1699.…
Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow a day after Russia unleashed a massive barrage of ballistic missiles.…
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.…
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham…
Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.…
Since Islamabad MoU: What’s changed for the US, Iran and the Gulf?
We explain how the war has changed for all the parties since their MoU unravelled and as the conflict has escalated.…
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans…
Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversar…
New PM vows to end rough sleeping in first policy pledge
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.…
Don’t believe Andy Burnham’s PR machine
As his empty Gaza apology clearly demonstrates, he will not bring the radical change Labour really needs.…
Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat
Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat…