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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UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means
UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.…
Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.…
Ukraine starts negotiations to join EU
Ukraine has officially opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday.…
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.…
Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game
Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.…
Here are the District of Columbia's 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on U.S. delegate and mayoral primary races in Washington, D.C.…
Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?
From his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his club career.…
Netanyahu says Israel will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Lebanon.…
Saudi Arabia draw 1–1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game
Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.…
US stock market climbs as US-Iran deal stirs hopes for end to energy chaos
Benchmark S&P 500 rises 1.7 percent, while tech-heavy Nasdaq jumps 3.1 percent.…
'Fabulous finish' - Just puts New Zealand ahead from Wood assist
Elijah Just gives New Zealand an early lead over Iran in their Group G encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium.…
South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals?
Government and opposition forces accused of destruction in Jonglei amid burned villages and mass displacement.…
Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw
Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H opener at the Miami St…
What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.…
Iran war live: Trump says MoU with Tehran signed electronically
Backlash to US-Iran deal grows in Israel as Iranian vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz after US lifts naval blockade.…
Gavin Newsom says he’s being investigated by Trump
California’s Democratic Governor claims President Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against him.…
US Air Force B-52 crashes in California
Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff…
US fuel prices to take ‘months’ to normalise after US-Iran deal to end war
Producers will need time to ramp up output, while port bottlenecks and heightened demand will keep US prices up.…
'Huge goal!' - Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia
Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.…
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".…
California's Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations said they had been ongoing for "roughly a year'".…
'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'
Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.…
Starmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine
G7 told ‘we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes’, with Russia’s finance networks and shadow fleet targetedKeir Starmer has vowed to “choke…
Journalist hit by Israeli strike while reporting in Lebanon
A journalist for Press TV has been hit by shrapnel while filming a report on Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.…
'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp
Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.…
VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kin…
Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.…
Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.…
EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process
Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.…
7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza.…