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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Video: Protesters shut down UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, Libya
The United Nations refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, has been sealed shut by protesters.…
In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets
Al Jazeera visualises how attacks on civilian infrastructure have more than doubled during the course of the war.…
Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains
Video shows floodwaters sweeping through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after heavy rain in Khenifra.…
Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.…
Ben Shelton shocks Carlos Alcaraz in five sets to win US Open quarterfinal
Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.…
Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing
Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.…
Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actionsUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of…
Divorcing abusive husband cost woman £105k
Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.…
Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates
Brent crude rises by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe pr…
‘Too little response’ to Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says after latest deadly attacks – Europe live
Ukrainian leader calls for more action from allies following overnight attacks in which two people diedAt least two people died were injured in Russia…
Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time - the latest …
Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.…
What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today
In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.…
Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.…
As SDF disband in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights
As the Kurdish forces dissolve, experts express concern if their rights will be won through democratic means.…
Where do PSG rank among Europe's greatest dynasties?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?…
Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced
Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war.…
South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.…
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week.…
Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
In today’s newsletter: Ed Miliband has announced the strongest statement on Israel’s actions ever issued by the the UK government, but will it make a …
McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and being 'captain of the ship' - Verstappen Q&A
In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.…
Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open
Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.…
U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and American targets in Jord…
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns
The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.…
Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed
A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera.…
‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention
The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections.…
Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.…
US Supreme Court rejects Missouri bid to reactivate GOP-backed voting map
A separate federal court ruling, however, contradicts the Supreme Court judgement, leaving the map up in the air.…
Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targeted measures’ planned over Israeli settlersFollow our…
Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage
Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.…