Conflict & War

Can Sale recover after season of strife?

Sale Sharks finished seventh in The Prem and lost 13 of 18 games in a miserable season at CorpAcq Stadium.…

2026-06-10

Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up

Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.…

2026-06-10

Explosion in Bahrain as Iran attacks US bases

CCTV footage shows an explosion in Bahrain’s capital Manama after what authorities say was an Iranian missile strike.…

2026-06-10

Indonesia jails four military officers for acid attack on rights activist

Prosecutors argued in court that the soldiers were motivated by anger over Yunus’s activism.…

2026-06-10

WH Smith to raise £100m as it warns on profits due to Iran war

Retailer plans to shut unprofitable stores as shopper numbers at airports fall amid Middle East conflictBusiness live – latest updatesWH Smith has iss…

2026-06-10

Iran war day 103: US strikes after helicopter shot down, Tehran hits back

Analysts warn of further escalation after tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Washington.…

2026-06-10

Ukrainian drones strike Sevastopol museum and key Russian oil refineries

The multiday campaign has killed a rail worker, closed the bombed Chongar road bridge and caused a fuel crisis…

2026-06-10

Asian stocks fall as US and Iran exchange fire – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElsewhere this morning, WH Smith has said it wants to raise about £100m as the conflict in t…

2026-06-10

The UK could hit 28C this weekend - is another heatwave on the way?

Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains…

2026-06-10

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.…

2026-06-10

Prediction platform Kalshi to collect job details to combat insider trading

Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at 'heightened' risk of manipulation.…

2026-06-10

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.…

2026-06-10

Former Cameron adviser Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race

President Donald Trump has backed Hilton, who, if he wins in November, will be the first Republican governor in 15 years.…

2026-06-10

Pope Leo welcomed in Barcelona with traditional Catalan human tower

More than 100 members of the Castellers de Vilafranca built a 10-metre-high human tower to welcome Pope Leo…

2026-06-10

Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation

Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack.…

2026-06-10

U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing

U.K. leaders called for calm Tuesday after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of trying to kill a man in a vicious stabbing on a Belfast street spar…

2026-06-10

UN report: Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians

The UN says Israeli security forces routinely accompany settlers and act as a shield for their violence.…

2026-06-10

Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global WitnessLeading …

2026-06-10

Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donationsA majority of voters in Makerf…

2026-06-10

Charities in England and Wales ‘donate millions to illegal Israeli settlements’

MP Melanie Ward calls on Charity Commission to look into 32 organisations she says have given at least £28mThirty-two charities in England and Wales h…

2026-06-10

Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children

No immediate comment from Pakistan as Taliban says 11 children are among the dead in strikes on border provinces.…

2026-06-10

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.…

2026-06-10

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.…

2026-06-10

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace…

2026-06-10

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".…

2026-06-10

Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests

Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attackEuropean confidence in an Ame…

2026-06-10

After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math

Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, howe…

2026-06-10

Iran strikes Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US attacks in Hormuz

Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.…

2026-06-10

Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests

Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests.…

2026-06-10

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence

Former airline captain charged with fraud after allegedly commanding more than 900 flights without required credentials.…

2026-06-10