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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Our life stops’: West Bank childhood shattered by Israeli military raids
A new UN report documents killings, detentions and lasting psychological harm to Palestinian children.…
Senior No 10 aides to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend
Downing Street figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime ministerDowning Street aides are planning to lobby Andy Bu…
What to know about the Israeli-developed chip in Apple’s iPhone 17e
There’s more to the iPhone 17e than meets the eye. Like an advanced silicon chip that is said to be developed in Israel.…
Scotland vs Brazil LIVE: World Cup 2026
Updates of Scotland vs Brazil, who have Neymar back from injury, via our buildup and text commentary stream coverage.…
Palestinian boy amongst dead in Israeli strike on displaced tent in Gaza
An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis killed two people, including a child.…
Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.…
Pakistan police rescue French woman and children allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years
Husband arrested after Sylvie Yasmina, 54, and five children found at home in north-western provincePakistan police say they have rescued a French wom…
Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery.…
Did Brexit actually work?
A vote that changed Britain forever. Ten years after Brexit, the UK is still grappling with its consequences.…
No hiding place as England again drink in last chance saloon
There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.…
Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?
Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran…
Flash floods hit India’s Arunachal Pradesh
Torrential rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.…
Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon undermining Iran peace talks
Defence minister says troops are not withdrawing even though Tehran sees end to conflict in Lebanon as part of any deal with USThe Israeli defence min…
A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists bo…
Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide
Meet the two men who are getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single World Cup match from a glass enclosed living room in the middle of Times…
Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestin
Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestine protest…
Has the worst of the Hormuz crisis passed?
Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.…
Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.…
ABC ‘fighting back’, urging US public to defend stations amid FCC scrutiny
Donald Trump has intensified criticism of ABC, alleging bias and threatening lawsuits over network's recent coverage.…
Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.…
Two more Met officers sacked over Panorama film
The officers were filmed glorifying force against detainees during an undercover investigation.…
Amid Israeli incursions, this mother demands the return of her son
Many Lebanese civilians have gone missing amid continuous Israeli incursions in the south.…
The children Gaza lost
What does a new UN report documenting the killing and suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza reveal?…
Israeli attacks kill 2 in southern Lebanon despite ongoing Washington talks
Israeli defence minister says troops won’t withdraw from southern Lebanon as attacks slow but do not stop.…
Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds
Donna Ockenden's largest review of NHS maternity services also finds a "bullying and toxic culture".…
What The Elephant Knows | Ep 7 – Sri Lanka
In rural Sri Lanka, families face deadly human-elephant conflict while seeking a fragile path to co-existence.…
Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child
Health officials at Nasser Medical Complex tell Al Jazeera a 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, Gaza.…
Trump says he’s ordered investigation into oil companies over alleged price gouging
Trump says he instructed justice department to investigate oil firms over high gas prices amid Middle East conflictDonald Trump said Wednesday that he…
King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.…
Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
Tehran says the strait 'will never return' to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.…