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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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'Fabulous finish' - Just puts New Zealand ahead from Wood assist

'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?

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 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?

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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'

'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

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

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

'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'

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

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 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

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

7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza.…

Can a social media ban protect young users?

Can a social media ban protect young users?

The UK says it's banning access to social media for those under age 16.…

Iran vs New Zealand live: World Cup 2026

Iran vs New Zealand live: World Cup 2026

Follow our live build-up, protest news, score, team sheets, score, photos and text commentary stream from Los Angeles.…

Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban

Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban

The reform is one of the first introduced by PM Peter Magyar as he seeks to return Hungary to the EU mainstream.…

I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka

I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka

Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.…

Williamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

Williamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.…

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base

It was not immediately clear if any casualties in crash at base north of Los Angeles, California.…

Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure

Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure

Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignationDan Jarvis has told MPs that the…

Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years for torturing for al-Assad

Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years for torturing for al-Assad

The sentence is the latest in a series of European cases against Syrians since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in 2024.…

Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise

Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight.…

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?

Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history…