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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Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings
The seizure of the Astana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.…
Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa against ‘Saudi-led blockade’
Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.…
Israel, Gaza and the future of US power
Congressman Ro Khanna joins Sreenivasan Jain.…
Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address
England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad following their agonising s…
Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration
Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.…
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates
US Central Command says attacks designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’The US military said it had launched a seventh consecuti…
DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes
Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win the Open takes a hit after he was given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.…
At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.…
How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy
In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.…
Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.…
Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.…
Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.…
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.…
At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.…
The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness …
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.…
China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong
The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.…
Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports…
Germany’s Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France
The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO’s nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.…
World Cup 2026: What did we learn?
World Cup 2026: What did we learn?…
Life after amputation: Gaza women find recovery through football
Palestinian women in Gaza who have lost limbs during Israel's genocidal war are using football as a way of recovering.…
Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.…
Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?
Air strikes intensify raising fear of an all-out war.…
Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria
Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria's president with military honours and talked about LNG.…
Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?
Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?…
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral
Twenty people also injured in strike on funeral procession for Palestinian killed by Israel earlier in the day.…
Pakistan cricketer Nawaz sanctioned after cannabis-related positive test
Nawaz admitted the violation and that the substance had been used in a manner unrelated to sporting performance.…
Eight killed, at least 34 missing after landslide in China’s Chongqing
Landslide has buried homes and forced more than 1,100 people to evacuate.…
Amazon’s Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles amid emergency response issues
The recall is the latest development in a series of reports of autonomous vehicles impeding emergency response efforts.…