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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Should you lock into a fixed-rate savings account paying 5.25%?
Savers face a dilemma: lock down the deals now or wait, with offers tipped to ‘get even better’Returns on the top fixed-rate savings accounts are at t…
14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides
At least 14 people have been killed and 11 remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across Nepal.…
Serbia’s president resigns to run for prime minister
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as president and will lead his ruling party into a snap parliamentary election.…
Sudanese army impounds dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile curfew
Dozens of motorcycles were impounded in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, after their riders were accused of flouting a curfew.…
Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.…
Russian strikes kill eight, injure dozens across Ukraine
Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy says Moscow launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles on Ukraine in past week.…
Ed Miliband to acknowledge Labour’s former stance on Palestine fell short
Foreign secretary will tell party’s conference ‘we are not here to accept the status quo but to change it’Ed Miliband will tell campaigners and party …
Palestine Action protesters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference
Demonstrators protest against UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a 'terrorist' organisation.…
Venezuelans rally for opposition leader’s return and presidential elections
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has been living in exile, with plans to return to Venezuela spoiled multiple times.…
Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX test flights as it prepares for 14th mission
The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.…
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet
Celebrities posed for the cameras ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.…
Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure in jail
Israel’s security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill Hassan Salameh.…
UK Foreign Secretary confronted by activists over Palestine Action ban
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was confronted by activists at a restaurant over the proscription of Palestine Action.…
Ireland beats Israel 3-0 wearing black armbands to support Gaza
Ireland scored a 3-0 victory over Israel in a politically-charged UEFA Nations League match played in Hungary.…
Late September warmth before wind and rain returns this week
Temperatures remain above the average at the start of the week but wetter conditions are on the way for some…
Refugees in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms
Refugees in Durban say they have nowhere safe to return to after being forced from a makeshift camp.…
The Papers: 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot' and 'Tax rise talks at No 10'
Almost every front page on Monday is dominated by the what the Telegraph suggests is an "Iran link" to a "bomb plot" at RAF Fairford.…
Nantucket shipwreck uncovered by Nor'easter
The local newspaper in Nantucket got a tip: 'I found what I believe to be a shipwreck uncovered by the storm.'…
Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says
David Perdue’s remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the ‘severe’ military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled islandDonald Trump off…
News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.…
Iran war live: Tehran says it’s fully prepared for war amid Hormuz tensions
Abbas Araghchi's warning comes after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap to end the war and reopen Strait of Hormuz.…
Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to "double down …
Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.…
Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.…
Floods inundate roads in southeastern Algeria
Circulating footage showed significant flooding, following heavy rain in southeastern Algeria.…
Alleged rape on campus sparks violent protest at Indian university
Student protests at an Indian university have turned violent following claims that a female student was raped on campus.…
Three killed, four injured in shooting at Detroit, Michigan, strip club
Police say the US shooting followed an altercation at an after-hours venue, and four people are in hospital.…
Ethiopian army reportedly recaptures strategic town as fighting spreads
Ethiopia’s army has reportedly recaptured the strategic town of Sekota from Tigrayan forces as fighting spreads.…
Five arrested near UK RAF base over suspected explosives ‘terror’ plot
Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.…
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial centre near Mayfadoun in Southern Lebanon.…