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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US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.…
Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight
Gaza's interior ministry denounces 'horrific massacre' that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.…
Police given more time to question men over Islamic event threat
Eight people are being held on suspicion of terror offences after a threat to an event in Suffolk.…
Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack
Speaking to Al Jazeera, leading Houthi Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warns of attacks on Saudi Arabia.…
Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron honours outgoing prime minister for leadership role in supporting UkraineKeir Starmer has become the first UK prime ministe…
How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy…
'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources
Experts say there were likely multiple points of contamination in the US food supply - complicating investigations.…
Young Germans opting out of military service as Berlin strives to boost army
Almost 6,000 people apply to be excluded on moral or religious grounds despite ‘conscription lite’ policy The number of young men applying to be consc…
Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks
Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League?…
Olympic funding questioned by nine EU nations over Russia readmission
Nine EU nations urge funding cuts for sports bodies including International Olympic Committee over readmitting Russians.…
Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked.…
India summons Iranian diplomat over missile killing of seafarer
India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador after an Indian crew member was killed in the Strait of Hormuz.…
New York becomes first state to impose one-year pause on new AI datacenters
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order enacting a moratorium on the large, resource-intensive AI facilitiesNew York became the first US state…
Inflation slowed sharply -- but it may not last
Annual inflation hit 3.5% in June, down from May's more than three-year high — but the resumption of the conflict with Iran threaten to push up inflat…
Several found dead in lift shaft after fire in central Brussels building
At least six people are missing after the fire at the Oxy tower in the city centre, officials say.…
Why your favorite international artist might be reconsidering their next U.S. tour
The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.…
FIFA World Cup: Meet Ismail Elfath, referee for England-Argentina semifinal
American-Moroccan referee Elfath will take charge of England against Argentina, his fourth game at the 2026 World Cup.…
Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way
To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation.…
Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?
Nine European countries and Ukraine have launched a coalition to build Europe's own defence against ballistic missiles.…
‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?
Trump says the US will start charging a cargo fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.…
Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to Besiktas
Arsenal have agreed a transfer fee to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas.…
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.…
Sheikh Hamad gave Arab media a voice
A tribute to the late Father Emir whose vision and resolve made Al Jazeera possible.…
Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up
Hardline MPs table plan that aims to formalise control over the strait and undermine any negotiations.…
Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Thursday aged 74.…
ICE identifies man agents fatally shot in Maine as Joan Sebastian Guerrero
Witnesses and officials have offered differing accounts of the shooting as questions remainThe man killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations
Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations…
Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks
Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting in New Delhi since June 28 in solidarity with Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.…
Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".…
What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.…