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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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'Forgotten' host Canada's unforgettable World Cup

'Forgotten' host Canada's unforgettable World Cup

The country's co-hosting duties have come to an end along with an eventful journey for the national team.…

Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension

Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension

Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Ru…

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit

President calls Iranian leadership ‘scum’, rails against alliance, repeats demand for Greenland and threatens SpainMiddle East crisis live – latest up…

Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?

Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?

Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.…

Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away

Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away

Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troublesThe political conse…

Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks

Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks

Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain.…

Trump says MoU with ‘vicious, violent’ Iran is over

Trump says MoU with ‘vicious, violent’ Iran is over

Trump says MoU with 'vicious, violent' Iran is over…

European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension

European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension

Lawmakers call FIFA decision to scrap Balogun suspension after Trump intervention 'a disgrace'.…

Summer holiday bookings bounce back amid fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says

Summer holiday bookings bounce back amid fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says

Holiday operator says market in good shape, with strong recent recovery in bookings across all destinations as customers take the plungeBusiness live …

The World Cup stars who could have played for England

The World Cup stars who could have played for England

While there is no shortage of talent in the England squad, a number of World Cup stars from other nations could have featured for the Three Lions if t…

What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available

What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available

Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be …

Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'

Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'

A smuggler taunts the government even though the UK Border Force is seizing record amounts of cannabis.…

'Lifeless' 3-year-old 'brought back to life' by heroes after drowning in pond

'Lifeless' 3-year-old 'brought back to life' by heroes after drowning in pond

Stefan Johnson jumped in to pull the boy out of the water before two nurses came to help.…

Southport Inquiry to examine role of social media

Southport Inquiry to examine role of social media

The hearings will investigate how the internet and social media influences violent individuals.…

Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?

Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?

European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia's banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely…

World Cup: Which teams made the quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?

World Cup: Which teams made the quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?

Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals lineup, with match start times and venue locations inside the United States.…

The Iranian Striker: The journey of Mehdi Taremi | Al Jazeera Originals

The Iranian Striker: The journey of Mehdi Taremi | Al Jazeera Originals

From Bushehr to the world stage, Mehdi Taremi reflects on football, sacrifice and representing Iran.…

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up fo…

At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest esca…

'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry

'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry

England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories a commentary more famous than their rivalry.…

Funeral events for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Khamenei under way in Iraq

Funeral events for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Khamenei under way in Iraq

Khamenei's coffin made its way through the streets of Najaf to the shrine of Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law.…

World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Full schedule and Egypt FIFA dispute

World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Full schedule and Egypt FIFA dispute

World Cup quarterfinals are set, with eight teams advancing as Egypt’s FIFA controversy and VAR decisions prompt debate.…

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble

Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.…

Nato leaders meet in Turkey for summit after Trump renews calls for US to take over Greenland – Europe live

Nato leaders meet in Turkey for summit after Trump renews calls for US to take over Greenland – Europe live

Meeting begins this morning after president threatens to pull American troops out of Europe as he arrived in Ankara yesterdayTrump renews call for US …

Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?

Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?

The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.…

NATO summit live: Trump, world leaders meet in Turkiye’s Ankara

NATO summit live: Trump, world leaders meet in Turkiye’s Ankara

The second and final day of the key gathering is under way in Turkiye's capital.…

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.…

France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know

France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know

Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.…

Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign

Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign

Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.…

Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested

Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested

The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.…