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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Student: Uni strikes 'not what we signed up for'
The University of Nottingham said it was "disappointed" by the timing of industrial action.…
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.…
Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.…
Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns
The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.…
Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.…
How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet's history
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum…
Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.…
Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.…
‘Nothing is justifying this’: Qatari PM slams atrocities in Gaza
Qatari leader tells Piers Morgan that Doha will continue to uphold diplomacy and mediate for peace in the Middle East.…
Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.…
Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.…
US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West Bank
Nine American citizens have been killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in occupied West Bank since 2022The US Senate on Tuesday evening reject…
Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Texas is charged with assault
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has disputed the government's account of what led to his shooting during a DoorDash delivery.…
US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.…
UN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months
Security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.…
Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".…
Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’
Man City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted it of breaking Premier League financial rules.…
Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw
Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.…
'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.…
Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home
The real estate firm backs down and restores her old rent after mass protests over Spain's housing crisis.…
What is white phosphorus, and why is Israel using it in Lebanon?
White phosphorus can cause severe burns, ignite repeatedly and produce intense heat and toxic smoke.…
French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread
French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.…
‘Netanyahu targets Qatar to deflect from Gaza war crimes’
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes…
Yamal stars as Spain thrash Croatia
Lamine Yamal scores twice and assists another as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League Group A3…
Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.…
US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.…
What we know about RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’
A police alert turned into a potential Iranian “bomb plot” against a British military base used by the US.…
How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?
Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.…
Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes in New York City
Strategy includes increased security funding for synagogues, and focus on folding Jewish history into public school educationZohran Mamdani debuted a …
US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades
US Army soldiers have fully withdrawn from the US base in Baghdad.…