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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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New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.…

Scotland fall to narrow defeat against Morocco
Scotland concede after 71 seconds and fall to a World Cup defeat against a classy Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knock-out place remain in the…

Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?
Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?…

'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.…

Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.…

Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon
Iranian deputy foreign minister says Iran 'ready to move forward' on diplomacy with US, but war must end on all fronts.…

James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grac…

Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747
New craft, called VC-25B Bridge, had provoked protest since $400m jet wildly exceeds limit on unsolicited giftsDonald Trump unveiled the new, temporar…

Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign…

US announces new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington next week
Talks come as Hezbollah, Israel say new ceasefire has been reached in wake of US-Iran memorandum to end war.…

Does Trump have to submit the Iran memorandum of understanding to Congress?
A 2015 law requiring congressional approval for any Iran nuclear deal is in the spotlight after this week's memo.…

James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash…

Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".…

Canada’s Kone undergoes major leg surgery; to miss rest of World Cup
Kone is expected to make a full recovery after breaking his left leg, with multiple fractures, in the match against Qatar.…

The UK: No. 10 Revolving Door
UK PM Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnham’s by-election win.…

Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni used to be buds. But a rift is widening
"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit…

Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group C clash.…

Israel kills ‘a child a day’ on average in Gaza despite ceasefire, UN says
'No ceasefire can be considered meaningful while children continue to be killed' says UNICEF.…
Italian Prime Minister says she didn’t ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph
Italian Prime Minister says she didn't ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph.…

Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US
Deputy FM Khatibzadeh tells Al Jazeera diplomacy is way forward, but US must ensure Israel stops attacks on Lebanon.…

England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana
England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.…

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine
Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding 'unlawful' Israeli activities.…

What we know so far about Bedford train crash
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene…

How is the Iran-US agreement being viewed in Israel?
Washington rebukes right-wing Israeli ministers for criticism.…

Iran war: Success or disaster? Mehdi Hasan and David Des Roches
Mehdi Hasan goes Head to Head with former Pentagon official David Des Roches on the Iran war.…

Video shows scene of Bedford train crash as passenger describes aftermath
Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".…
Backlash for UK MP who linked England World Cup result to women’s safety
Backlash for UK MP who linked England World Cup result to women’s safety.…

Two trains collide near Bedford, north of London
Media reports say multiple injuries reported, but emergency services did not provide details.…

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.…

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.…