Tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir have been a running sore since the end of their border war in 1947, sparking several limited conflicts. But much has changed since their last...
A short ceasefire has just begun in Ukraine, after Russia's President Putin declared a three-day end to hostilities to mark his country's involvement in putting an end to Nazi Germany.In Russia,...
Sir Keir Starmer has called for "dialogue, de-escalation and the protection of civilians" after Pakistan declared India's air strikes an act of war. "Rising tensions between India and Pakistan...
'Why would we play Putin's game?': Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow58 minutes agoJoel GunterBBC NewsReporting fromKyivGetty ImagesRussia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in...
'Why would we play Putin's game?': Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow58 minutes agoJoel GunterBBC NewsReporting fromKyivGetty ImagesRussia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in...
Smokey Robinson is facing a lawsuit filed by four former employees, who have leveled serious allegations against him, including sexual assault and labor violations. The complaint was lodged on...
Jeremy Bowen: Netanyahu's plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world54 minutes agoJeremy BowenInternational Editor, BBC NewsReutersIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin...
Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says23 minutes agoLucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondentReporting fromNorthern SyriaBBCOne of the men accused of...
Moscow has accused Ukraine of making a "direct threat" after Volodymyr Zelensky warned Kyiv wouldn't offer any security guarantees during Russia's Victory Day commemoration on May 9. Russian...
Israel has been accused of launching a drone attack on an activist ship heading to Gaza.The Freedom Flotilla Coalition claimed they were preparing to sail to Gaza when their ship was struck by drones...
Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO saysJust nowReutersActivists who were planning to sail an aid ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the...
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings2 hours agoNikita YadavBBC News, DelhiGetty ImagesThe US has urged India and Pakistan to work together to "de-escalate tensions"...
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May1 day agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonVitaliy ShevchenkoRussia editor, BBC MonitoringGetty ImagesRussian President Vladimir Putin...
UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians57 minutes agoAnna HolliganBBC News, Hague correspondentEFEThe UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ),...
Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire from midnight on May 7 until May 11 during Russia's celebrations marking 80 years since the end of World War II. The Kremlin said it believes that...
Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly16 minutes agoQuentin SommervilleBBC NewsReporting fromMyanmarBBC/Lee DurantDays after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake...
Israel launches air strike on Beirut16 minutes agoHugo BachegaBBC Middle East CorrespondentJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsReutersIsrael carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday,...
Police are hunting for Paul Butler in connection with a murder investigation in Plymouth (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police)The harrowing words "Evil", "murderous" and "cruel" resonated through the...