Conflict & War
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Legal challenge to Drumcree Orange Order parade decision under way
Residents have applied to the High Court in Belfast to overturn the decision to allow a planned Orange Order parade on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy…
Israel-Ireland match to go ahead in Nations League after player vote
Ireland have delayed their pre-match media briefing and training as pressure grew, but player vote avoids game boycott.…
Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
Since the last time the Summer Games were on German soil in 1972, Germany has launched seven unsuccessful bids to host.…
Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
Seven armed groups have joined forces against Abiy Ahmed’s government, bringing former enemies into the same alliance.…
Heathrow Airport's third runway may be delayed to 2039
The UK's busiest airport says the original goal of 2035 will be difficult to meet without simplifying the planning process.…
Norris says Colapinto should be banned after accident
World champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.…
The media battle behind Brazil’s election
A corruption scandal, Bolsonaro’s comeback, and Trump’s influence collide as Brazil heads into elections.…
Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?
Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.…
Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be let into Gaza
Disabled and amputee children in Gaza are unable to get new wheelchairs as Israel refuses to allow them in…
The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis
Russian-Iranian intelligence helped the Houthis' offensive on the Red Sea coast. Now that system is under attack.…
Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egyptian FA has decided to rest Salah to protect him from playing on artificial turf, which is likelier to cause injury.…
Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead
The Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead.…
Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.…
Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks
Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.…
Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital.…
Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman
Manchester City are understood to be ready to appeal any guilty verdict, but could face 'severe penalty' says ex-chair.…
Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car pe…
Blast in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills several people
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (Pakistan Taliban or TTP) claims responsibility for attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.…
Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall
Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.…
OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors h…
Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.…
UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian human rights violations
Human rights council names and shames businesses with ties to illegal Israeli settlements in West BankThe UN human rights office has added 61 more com…
Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic i…
Memorial unveiled at school where boys were experimented on with contaminated blood
During the 1970s and 1980s pupils received medical treatments using contaminated blood products.…
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.…
Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game
The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campai…
An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin
Syrian Kurds are beginning to return to their homes in Afrin after years in exile, but have different experiences.…
Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk
The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.…
We followed five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk – this is what the headlines don’t tell us
Behind the stories of bombings and mass deaths, the everyday challenges facing Palestinians living under siege portray a quieter tragedy we rarely hea…
Weekend of mixed UK weather with sunshine before showers arrive for some on Sunday
Expect a dry and pleasant Saturday with rain for northern and western areas on Sunday, ahead of some strong wind and rain early next week.…