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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Amnesty UK self-reports to watchdog after calling JK Rowling women’s centre ‘anti-rights’
Beira’s Place in Edinburgh, founded by the author, says claim was ‘deeply offensive’ as it considers legal actionAmnesty International UK has referred…
Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.…
British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'
Scunthorpe responds to the government's decision to nationalise British Steel.…
Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words
It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.…
Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister
Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.…
US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.…
Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress
Orthodox Jewish organizations say the bill, if passed, would force morning prayer services to start after 9 a.m. in some parts of the country, making …
Ava DuVernay to make Netflix documentary 14th on birthright citizenship
The film-maker behind Selma and 13th will focus on the 14th amendment for a new film out later this year as Donald Trump targets those protected by it…
Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans
The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.…
Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.…
Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.…
Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death
Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.…
Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
The US vice-president also said he faced 'vicious' personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.…
Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers
UK transport minister Keir Mather said he had listened to the views of coastguard rescue officers.…
Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.…
Man killed woman asleep with her baby, court told
Daniel Sean James, 46, is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur in her home and stabbing another man.…
Air defences intercept drones over Erbil, Iraq
Verified eyewitness video captures multiple aerial interceptions over Erbil, Iraq…
Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya
Israeli assassinations of several key leaders force Hamas to find new head, a process expected to be completed next week…
Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.…
What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?
The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for…
Has Bali’s Melukat ritual turned into a commodified religious ceremony?
With the world in chaos, many travellers are seeking healing experiences during the summer holidays.…
Data breach reportedly targets India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant
Purported blueprints of parts of India's largest plant exposed by World Leaks ransomware group, Reuters reports.…
What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?
The longtime party leader's absence from the Senate is likely to have repercussions for the Republican agenda.…
Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency
Vadym Iermolaiev says military intelligence officers were behind assassination attempt that seriously wounded his wife and childEurope live – latest u…
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
The United Kingdom and Argentina fought a brief war over the British Overseas Territory in 1982.…
Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10
What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?…
Zelenskyy defends sacking Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Federov
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leadersEurope live – latest updates…
Epstein linked to Israeli ‘deep state’, US intel, says Vance: What we know
In podcast interview, Vance also acknowledges Trump administration 'screwed up' on communications around Epstein files.…
Burnham too influenced by ‘vested interests’ to offer change, Polanski says
Exclusive: Green party launches pushback against idea that next PM will have more left-leaning agenda than StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAnd…
Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme
Revised plan aims to ‘keep something going’ amid fears Netanyahu may gamble on new all-out offensive before Israeli electionsThe Gaza recovery plan be…