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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India’s revolution in women’s cricket
In cricket-obsessed India, a women’s World Cup win and a glitzy new league are transforming the lives of female players.…
German journalist held in Syria back home, family says
Eva Maria Michelmann's brother says she had been held in the Syrian city of Raqqa since January.…
Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.…
MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’
Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.…
‘Like a bomb had gone off’: suspected arson attack fuels Glastonbury unease
Arrests after explosion and caravan fires heighten controversy over number of people living in vehiclesJan Johnston was tucked up in the van she calls…
Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in southern Lebanon despite reports of renewed ceasefire
Outbreak of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has forced mediators to cancel US-Iran peace talks in SwitzerlandIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon…
Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.…
These nuns spent a lifetime helping others. In their last years, who will help them?
The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their ai…
Morocco fans dream of World Cup glory after Scotland win
This is what Morocco’s fans are saying after winning their first match at the 2026 World Cup.…
What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war?
Now fighting is over, the question is how Iran’s government will behave. Early clues point to more authoritarianism and prioritising relations with Ch…
Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as U.S.-Iran deal is under threat
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agree…
Families storm Ebola treatment centre in DRC, remove patients
Families of suspected Ebola patients in DR Congo stormed a quarantine centre, removing patients.…
Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far
A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.…
Trump’s Iran deal, Israel’s meltdown
The precarious memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.…
Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch
A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities …
Two roadside bombs kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.…
Shot by ICE and still in pain. LA detainee highlights gaps in DHS oversight
Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in…
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.…
Motorway traffic drones are coming to UK roads, but will they drive us to distraction?
National Highways agency uses virtual reality test to see if drivers are distracted by introduction of low-flying dronesI’m barrelling down the motorw…
World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights
World Cup day 10 features Netherlands-Sweden as the USA reach the knockout stage and Brazil move closer to qualification…
Family, including two daughters, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israel has repeatedly violated the October ceasefire brokered by the US.…
Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.…
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.…
Mona Khalil, Lebanon’s turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack
Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in southern Lebanon.…
Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed
Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.…
US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks
US media are reporting that Witkoff and Kushner are preparing for negotiations with Iran after talks were postponed.…
Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire
Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.…
‘It’s Russian roulette’: alarm as Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions
Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from droughtThe European Commission pla…
‘We tasted the horrors of war’: Stories of refugees who returned home
In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned - the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.…
What pushed the number of displaced people down?
Global displacement fell for the first time in a decade. On World Refugee Day, AJLabs looks at what drove millions home.…