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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Huge crowds of mourners join a funeral procession for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran holds a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.…
Frenchman convicted of 2020 murder of wife confesses from jail
Cédric Jubillar, who previously denied killing his wife, was convicted despite her body not being found.…
Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye
In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35 jets.…
Portugal vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16
Live coverage and text updates of the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain in Dallas in the US.…
Lebanon latest: Teacher killed by Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett brings you the latest from Lebanon, where Israeli strikes continue despite a ‘ceasefire’.…
Anyone have a spare house? Cobolli into quarter-finals
Flavio Cobolli jokes that he needs a house to live in for the rest of Wimbledon after beating Alex de Minaur to reach the quarter-finals.…
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
NHS senior doctors in England vote in favour of strikes
Consultants in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.…
UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that
The UN General Assembly meets amid Israel's genocide on Gaza, Myanmar's genocide against the Rohingya, and other crises.…
Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears
Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.…
Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion
Smotrich declares a settlement 'revolution' as Israel approves 13 new outposts during big increase in settler violence.…
All-nighters, phone bans and school screenings - how you watched England's epic win
Fans powered through a 02:00 BST kick-off gathering in packed pubs, watching from home, or later on at school.…
Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye?
NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience.…
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
The sweeping layoffs equate to roughly 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 job losses at Xbox.…
Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist
Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on the wrist injury he sustained while celebrating England's win over Mexico on Monday.…
The pitfalls of institutionalising US military aid to Israel
Shielding US commitments to Israel from congressional scrutiny would be harmful for both countries.…
Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four
Israel continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire agreement.…
Former Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics
A former Marine says in a new book that military veterans running for office can bring Washington the courage to work across party lines.…
England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension
England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension…
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave's day-to-day governance.…
From Manchester to Downing Street: What Burnham could mean for Palantir
A 330 million pound NHS contract - and Palantir's wider role in UK government - hangs on Andy Burnham's next move.…
Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.…
UK charity funding school at heart of illegal Israeli settlement expansion
Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron sent nearly £200,000 to school in Hebron – where Israel has been accused of imposing apartheid – between 2019 and 20…
Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement ca…
Resignations after male councillors vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.…
Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973
"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.…
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.…
Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trialMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesOne…
'Here to stay' - Fans react to the rise of soccer in the US
The BBC's Nardine Saad spoke to soccer fans about the sport's growing popularity in the United States.…
Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer…