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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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again
The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He…

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.…

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Pressure mounts on UK PM Starmer to quit after Burnham’s by-election win
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Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.…

Why Lebanon may make or break the Iran-US deal
Israeli escalation in Lebanon threatens to undermine agreement between Tehran and Washington, analysts say.…

Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice
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William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
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Extreme heat warning extended to four days as 38C forecast in UK
A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.…

US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.…

Henry stars as New Zealand wrap up victory against England in second Test
New Zealand quick Matt Henry demolishes the England batting attack in the second innings to level the series.…

Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.…

US-Iran delegations arrive as talks begin in Switzerland
US-Iran delegations arrive as talks begin in Switzerland.…

Four months after the horrific Iran school bombing, fears grow that Trump and Hegseth will bury the truth
A secretive investigation into the attack that killed at least 175 has reportedly ended. Will its findings see the light of day?The attack on a girl’s…

Bedford train crash disruption to last until Thursday
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.…

‘Kind, principled’: Palestinian journalists remember slain Gaza journalist
Ahmed Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023.…

Ukraine strikes hit oil facilities in Crimea, Russia’s Krasnodar
Crimea's Moscow-installed leader says four people killed in drone attack on the Russian-occupied Black Sea peninsula.…

Albanian protesters rally against Kushner-backed resort in protected area
Demonstrators chant "Albania is not for sale," challenging coastal projects tied to Kushner amid environmental concerns.…

Prediction markets surge in US as public health advocates call for support to combat gambling
Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket operating in areas with limited resources for people with gambling problemsPublic health resources across the US …

Mother of Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Wishah mourns his killing
This is the moment the mother of Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah first saw his body after Israel killed him in Gaza.…

US-Iran talks in Switzerland to get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed
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Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack
Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack…

Stop ‘Greater Israel’ to make peace
Expansionist Israel will not stop dragging the US to war in the Middle East.…

Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.…

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland: Is Lebanon top of agenda; who is attending?
Iran is eager to ensure that the US pressures Israel to stop the war in Lebanon, which has reeled from renewed attacks.…

World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain and Iran in action, predictions and schedule
Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, Curacao earn the first point of the World Cup 2026.…