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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Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval
England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over Englan…
Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure
Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized.…
Murdered Preston Davey's dad tells of anguish at vigil
The murdered baby's biological father spoke of the "terror" his son endured as tributes were paid to him.…
Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?
Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.…
What has Iran won and lost from this war?
Iran's relationship with its Gulf neighbours, which it attacked during the war, has been damaged.…
US judge upholds conviction of ex-judge who helped man evade federal agents
Activists say former judge Hannah Dugan was targeted by the Trump administration for defiance over immigration raids.…
Repairs begin at 1,000-year-old Kyiv monastery after Russian attack
The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is under repair after deadly Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital on Monday.…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past support
Support for capital punishment has steadily declined in the United States, with several states rolling back its use.…
‘I know what you’ve been through’: FIFA president visits Iran team
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.…
Israel seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians
Hebron's mayor warns unilateral changes breach agreements, posing significant consequences for the region's stability.…
Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks
Drone attacks target vehicles in Nabatieh amid fragile ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the US.…
Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship as they reach ‘a fork in the road’?
Prime minister faces prospect of going it alone against Iran as strategic interests of US and Israel are divergingIt took more than a day after news o…
Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit
British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going aheadThe wait for Keir Starmer’s first sessio…
World Cup 2026: Day five
Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak has your FIFA World Cup 2026 day five recap.…
The overnight World Cup?
For fans outside North America, watching the FIFA World Cup live means late nights and early mornings.…
Post-apartheid South Africa: 50 years after Soweto riots, what has changed?
Black students braved bullets to protest the discriminatory apartheid-era education policies.…
Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal
Qatar says it is working to prevent a return to war, following the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran.…
Trump slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump slammed Israeli attacks on Lebanon at the G7 Summit.…
Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military
PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staffUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Star…
Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that President Donald T…
In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort
Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests and legal ch…
How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.…
Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.…
Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with the US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon
Abbas Araghchi says ‘war has not fully come to an end’ without Israeli forces leaving territories occupied during present conflictMiddle East crisis –…
Russian tanker captain remanded into custody after vessel seized in Channel
Ajay Pant charged with sanctions breach over shadow fleet ship carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil boarded by British troops The captain of a Russian shadow…
Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal
The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds.…
'The Lost Founder' profiles a brilliant lawyer who helped craft the Constitution
Jesse Wegman's book tells the story of James Wilson, a largely forgotten founding father who lived a colorful life and died as a Supreme Court justice…
Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test
Jamie Smith misses England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming into the side as a third debut…
Israel went to war with Iran, but Netanyahu may be the loser
Critics say PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Iran war strengthened Tehran, strained US ties, and left Israel weaker.…
Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think
A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts.…