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Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
August 19, 2026BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
August 16, 2026US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment - Reuters
US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment Reuters
August 12, 2026Russian attacks kill six as Ukraine targets Black Sea oil tankers
Overnight Russia attacked sites in Odesa and Sumy, while Ukraine attacked 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
July 15, 2026At least 13 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the "significant number" of casualties, Ukrainian officials say.
July 2, 2026Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
June 30, 2026Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
June 29, 2026Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
June 11, 2026Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
June 10, 2026Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.
June 4, 2026Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot
Officials say attackers opened fire near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat.
April 10, 2026Ukrainian drone strike hits apartments in Vladimir region, kills two adults and child, officials say - Reuters
Ukrainian drone strike hits apartments in Vladimir region, kills two adults and child, officials say Reuters
April 7, 2026Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, widening divisions over Hezbollah - Reuters
Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, widening divisions over Hezbollah Reuters
April 6, 2026Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
April 4, 2026Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
April 3, 2026International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
April 3, 2026Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say - Reuters
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say Reuters
April 2, 2026Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.
April 1, 2026'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.
March 27, 2026UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.
March 27, 2026