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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Watch: Today at the Test - fourth day highlights
Day 4 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.…
As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights
Convention 177 was adopted on 20 June 1996, recognising home-based workers on a par with traditional wage earners.…
Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh
Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested Counter-terrorism officers are involved…
US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says Pakistan
Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran’s announced closure of Hormuz again.…
Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.…
Brobbey scores twice against Sweden
Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.…
‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal
Public outrage in Israel mounts over MoU, with many feeling betrayed by the US in its deal with Iran…
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims…
Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.…
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.…
Boy, 17, stabbed to death in south London prompting murder investigation
The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday.…
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.…
Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity
Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.…
Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments
Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments.…
Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in t…
Court bans Spanish PM’s wife from leaving country amid corruption probe
Begona Gomez is accused of using her position as the prime minister's wife to secure work contracts.…
US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reportersScott Bessent, the US treasury secreta…
UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks
UK foreign secretary slams Israeli minister's inflammatory remarks amid regional tensions and fragile ceasefire.…
In Nepal’s highlands, climate change threatens Tibet’s Bon faith
In Lubra, Nepal’s last Bon village, climate-driven floods are destroying homes and land, endangering ancient traditions.…
Where do Iran’s political factions stand on the US peace deal?
Iran's rival political camps are locking horns over a memorandum of understanding with the US.…
Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute
The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Poland's top honour.…
Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
Mona Khalil led decades-long effort to protect nesting site for turtles near her home in south of the countryThe Lebanese marine activist Mona Khalil,…
Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations
Ghana has been hosting a conference to advance the UN resolution declaring slavery the ‘gravest crime against humanity.'…
Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines
President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million i…
Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote
Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are …
An Israeli court has convicted seven men over the 2021 lynching of Sa’id Mo
An Israeli court has convicted seven men over the 2021 lynching of Sa’id Moussa, ending a five-year trial.…
Why Tunisia’s renewable energy strategy is facing resistance
Giving concessions for renewable projects to foreign corporations will not help solve the country’s energy crisis.…
Spain vs Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – Yamal, prediction, watch, kickoff
Spain face Saudi Arabia in need of a win to take control of Group H. Can they rediscover their attacking edge?…
Four in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh
A man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away on Friday night.…
What the US-Iran peace deal means for the ‘Team Melli’ World Cup campaign
Experts hope the 'extra animosity' towards Team Melli will subside as the agreement comes into being.…