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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Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights
Thousands flee fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forcesMiddle East live – latest u…
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.…
Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15
No group claims responsibility for attack, but suspicion falls on ISIL affiliate.…
Iran delegation to present narrative of resilience, diplomacy at UNGA
Iran’s delegation has arrived to New York for the UNGA where the war with the United States will be raised.…
British banks told not to invest in planned Israeli settlement before UK trade ban begins
MPs send out letter as Israeli government seeks bids for construction of large E1 settlement in West BankBritish banks and financial institutions are …
Four people die in Bootle house fire
Another person was taken to hospital following the "intense fire which spread very rapidly", says fire chief.…
UN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djibouti
Renewed fighting could drive 10,000 across the Red Sea and displace more than 230,000 internally, UNHCR says.…
‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?
India survive a big scare against the hosts, beating them by two runs in a rain-hit T20 match in Sano, Japan.…
FIFA President Infantino’s letter a ploy for re-election, says German FA
Infantino proposed an independent review of FIFA's decision-making process amid criticism of his leadership.…
Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious
BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.…
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombings
The Islamic State group-inspired attacks were among the deadliest in Sri Lanka's history, killing 42 foreigners.…
Sri Lanka court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings
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Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US ‘oppression’
Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US 'oppression'…
White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after press bans
Days after banning a group of news organisations from the White House, the Trump administration launches 'Trump TV'.…
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings
The 2019 attacks were the deadliest the country had seen since the end of its civil war.…
‘The choice was prison or exile’: journalists who fled Russia publish grim portrait of Putin
Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin, who were forced to move abroad in 2021, tell of president capable of ‘limitless cruelty’At 6am on 29 June 2021, the R…
UN General Assembly live: Trump, Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates
First day of high-level meeting to kick off with speeches from world leaders, including from Brazil, US, Turkiye, Qatar.…
Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?
Analysts say new sweeping US sanctions stand to worsen lives of millions of Iranians struggling in battered economy.…
Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.…
Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque
A new season approaches - religiously, politically and agriculturally - and with it comes corresponding escalation.…
PM to warn EU chief of 'damage' posed by Made in Europe scheme
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when the meets the European Commission President in New York.…
First person to face UK prosecution for Rwanda genocide appears in court
Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.…
Trump-GCC Summit in New York: What does each side want?
Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of UNGA.…
British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager
The man had jumped in to save a father and son in difficulty in the water, local officials say.…
Piers Morgan says he will sue Earl Spencer over ‘fabricated inaccuracies’
Broadcaster refutes memoir claim that he was behind alleged hidden-camera gym photos of Diana, Princess of WalesPiers Morgan has said he will sue Earl…
Mikel Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.…
Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal
Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women's road race.…
To Kill A Mockingbird first edition found in Oxfam shop
The copy of Harper Lee's seminal 1960 work was discovered in a box of American books given to the charity.…
What Syrians want from al-Sharaa’s proposal of a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA
As President al-Sharaa is set to present a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA, Syrians at home demand safety and justice.…
Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.…