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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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Woman charged after four stabbed near Covent Garden

Woman charged after four stabbed near Covent Garden

A 47-year-old woman is charged following a stabbing in central London in which four men were injured.…

What the CJP protests reveal about India’s next generation

What the CJP protests reveal about India’s next generation

The politics of aspiration is reshaping Generation Z worldwide, and India may still have an opportunity to respond.…

Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?

Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?

Gastelum's death comes after the killing of TikToker Valeria Marquez last year.…

Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay

Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay

Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay…

Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make

Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make

Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.…

Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder

Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder

Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Hoyland.…

Hormuz deal ‘close’: What’s the latest on each side’s positions?

Hormuz deal ‘close’: What’s the latest on each side’s positions?

US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.…

Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’

Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’

Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequencesSenior Democrats have accused Don…

Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site

Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site

More than 200 ancient Meroe pyramids are imperilled by Sudan’s escalating war and neglect.…

What to know about this week’s US primary elections in Tennessee and Hawaii

What to know about this week’s US primary elections in Tennessee and Hawaii

Republicans eye Congressional sweep after only Democrat-dominated district redrawn ahead of primary vote in Tennessee.…

Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?

Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?

Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.…

US-Israel war on Iran upends Europe’s summer holiday travel patterns

US-Israel war on Iran upends Europe’s summer holiday travel patterns

Holidaymakers are sticking closer to home as the conflict rages, while tourism operators adapt.…

Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show

Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show

Stephanie Kercher asks Amanda Knox to think about Meredith's family ahead of staging a show in Edinburgh.…

Morning news brief

Morning news brief

Iran says it's close to a deal with Oman over navigation on the Strait of Hormuz, a look at the challenges both candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate …

Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding

Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding

Firm lifts outlook saying it’s well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite ongoing cost pressures of Iran warUK housebuilder Persimmon…

Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.…

Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian

Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.…

Why is France developing a new nuclear strategy?

Why is France developing a new nuclear strategy?

As the US retreats from Europe and Russia adopts an aggressive posture, France plans to add weapons to its arsenal…

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries as Moscow continues attacks on Ukrainian cities – Europe live

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries as Moscow continues attacks on Ukrainian cities – Europe live

Zelenskyy says military managed to hit two refineries in targeted attacks The UK has added 13 new designations and six new specifications to its Russi…

Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live

Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live

Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reportsUnderstanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through …

Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout

Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after joining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s event.…

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones

Ukraine officials say three people killed in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy, as Russia says it intercepted 605 drones.…

Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage

Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage

Coffee chain has faced backlash over marketing promotion tied to anniversary of Gwangju massacreSouth Korean police have raided the headquarters of St…

Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping

Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping

Striking hundreds of targets in a matter of weeks, Ukraine has found a new way to pressure Russia's hold on Crimea…

A US proposal for missile defense that’s been tried before

A US proposal for missile defense that’s been tried before

What is a Golden Dome, and why does Donald Trump want one?…

US military families face deportation after immigration protection ends

US military families face deportation after immigration protection ends

The spouses and parents of US service members have been reportedly detained or deported.…

PC Harper widow 'won't give up' early release fight

PC Harper widow 'won't give up' early release fight

Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.…

Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives

Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives

Menna's heart and lungs were donated after she collapsed at the family's home and died in hospital.…

Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups

Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups

Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they w…

Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers

Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers

BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.…