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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‘Country grows, we grow too’: 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain
The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.…
Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including bodyguard, car and driver last year – UK politics live
The head of Reform UK refused the security, which was a similar level to that received by the leader of the opposition, because he considered it inade…
Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence
Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.…
Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts
Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion.…
Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee's and …
Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute
Kyiv’s decision to honour second world war fighters who killed about 100,000 Poles has revived simmering tensionsIn the aftermath of Russia’s attack o…
Could it work if Verstappen wanted to go to McLaren? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.…
France hopes to send ‘strategic signal’ about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations – Europe live
Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as presidentYou …
Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner
It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broke…
Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns
The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".…
Increased security for England and Argentina tie
Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.…
LGBTQ+ pop-up in former Sydney church ordered by landlord to cancel events after religious protest
Landlord of deconsecrated building sends notice of breach to Divine Playhouse, claiming it ‘insulted and mocked’ beliefs of Christian AustraliansFollo…
With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.…
Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.…
Trump threatens to attack ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ a nuclear facility inside Ira
US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran…
Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport
Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport…
Fourth Australian interest rate rise more likely if Trump’s Iran conflict not resolved within a week
Economists warn continued airstrikes could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hikeResurgent oil and fuel pr…
‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal
French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.…
Oil hits 1-month high as US-Iran fighting clouds Strait of Hormuz outlook
Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.…
Middle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of Hormuz
Just before the latest strikes Trump said Iran would be hit ‘very hard’; UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a cre…
Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.…
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.…
Thai police probe safety lapses after deadly Bangkok bar fire
Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.…
ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.…
Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure
Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for…
Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move
Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.…
Hours each day in an iron lung kept her breathing, her will to live kept her alive
The sister of the last known polio patient in the US to use the life-saving machine spoke to the BBC about her sister's life.…
Trump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz…
Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed
Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.…
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.…