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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Why does Greenland matter to the US?
Donald Trump says a new deal gives the US complete control over the island's security.…
RAF jet crashes and explodes in Anglesey moments after pilots eject
Witness says T2 Hawk aircraft, which was being used for a training flight, ‘was basically on fire’ on takeoffAn RAF jet crashed and exploded moments a…
Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech
Pezeshkian leaves door open for negotiations, while calling out US blockade against Iran in Strait of Hormuz.…
Save the Children officially warned by regulator over staff put at risk in Yemen
Warning from Charity Commission for England and Wales concludes two-year investigation after death of Hisham al-Hakimi in October 2023The internationa…
Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent
The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.…
‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf club
Kremlin yet to respond publicly to US invitation that is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries The United States has invited Vladimir…
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show Life Is Worth Living,'will come one step closer to being declared a saint.…
Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump threatened from the same podium to "annihilate" Ir…
Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit
It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.…
Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?
The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.…
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength
Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.…
Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN
Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.…
Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo
Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.…
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.…
The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner wit…
Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying
The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.…
Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.…
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.…
Family 'heartbroken' after mother and three children died in fire
Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.…
Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?
Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.…
US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran
As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.…
Is Burnham right to blame Russia for spreading online disinformation?
BBC Verify examines Russian-linked operations spreading false information about the UK, Ukraine and other nations.…
How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence
The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.…
Syria’s al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger delicate post-war recovery
President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.…
Iran’s leader hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk
Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ‘ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations but without the language of force’Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshk…
Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins
Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins…
UK military jamming other nation's satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The RAF has already been using a ground-based system for the past year, a source has said…
Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that ‘warfare knows no borders’.…
UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format
All to know about the fifth edition of the competition as its league phase begins on Thursday.…
Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI
Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien has just been awarded the Prix du Roman Fnac for his first novel.…