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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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war
Russia's oil refineries have been heavily targeted, damaging its energy facilities and the country’s fuel crisis.…
Is the G7 hearing the Global South?
The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.…
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
The attack forced commercial flights and airports to be suspended for safety reasons Hegseth makes it clear that the review will not be just a box-tic…
Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect
Iran and the US say a deal to end the conflict is in force, but questions remain over its implementation.…
Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.…
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected
Drop will put pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates despite peace deal in Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment fell and wa…
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. …
I did it for my son, says campaigner ahead of Muckamore hospital abuse report
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.…
Lius Diaz dazzles as Colombia beat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan 3-1
Winger Luis Diaz scored a goal and set up another, as Colombia made a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.…
Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike
Mayor of Russian capital claims about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirtsUkrainian drones hit Mos…
Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last Oct…
Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match
Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match.…
BBC made second Ashley Cain TV series despite alleged misconduct
Filming in Las Vegas was suspended and Cain replaced as presenter after he appeared to be drunk, sources sayBBC presenter Ashley Cain called women ‘sl…
Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibitionThe Taliban have order…
Russia-linked arson attacks show bad actors targeting UK, says Starmer
Prime minister says country needs to resist those who seek to ‘exploit division’ and ‘destabilise democracy’The trial of two Russian-linked arsonists …
Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war
Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its warRussian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belaru…
Dubai property sales have fallen ‘off a cliff’ since start of Middle East war
Sellers of luxury villas have wiped tens of millions of pounds off asking prices, with sales down 19% in May from the previous monthProperty sales in …
US must ‘force’ Israel to change its policy on Lebanon
Rami Khouri says real policy change will only happen when the US forces Israel’s hand in Lebanon.…
Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following World Cup def
Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following World Cup defeat…
Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal
Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window; both sides sign memorandum of understanding ext…
Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war
Brent crude drops as much as 1.6 percent, while key stock indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan climb.…
The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win
The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.…
Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.…
Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game
Argentina are the defending world champions but are not the best side at this World Cup according to our BBC Sport experts.…
Trump’s MoU with Iran draws backlash from some Republicans
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy blasts US-Iran MoU as 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'.…
Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.…
Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war
Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated.…
Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.…
Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected as Europe experiences a 'heat dome' as Simon King explain…
Greta Thunberg joins Brussels protest against Israel
Around 100 people, including Greta Thunberg and other Flotilla activists, have rallied in Brussels.…