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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Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.…
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest prot…
The new $4.5bn bridge which is a symbol of a strained US-Canada relationship
The new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Ontario is about to open, but Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Canada have muted celebra…
Hero swimmer helped two children during beach tragedy
Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dove into the water three times to save the children.…
Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar
An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.…
Mathematicians win top prize after solving century's-old problems
This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.…
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".…
Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort
Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania’s parliament.…
Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal
Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.…
Fifty women come forward saying they were pressured into swinging
Women told the BBC their partners had pushed or coerced them into having sex with other men.…
Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel
A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel.…
What are the Abraham Accords?
US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.…
Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explai…
Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after sharp…
As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade
Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.…
The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government – podcast
South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen on the Cockroach movement – and the students driving India’s biggest protests in years‘I’ve never seen …
US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues
Appeal judges' decision to side with Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.…
‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads
Health workers in the DRC battle a range of obstacles, from infection risk to angry mob attacks.…
US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran as the US launches strikes for the 13th consecutive night.…
Mike Waltz pressed over Al Jazeera video during congressional hearing
Ted Lieu challenges UN Ambassador Mike Waltz after playing Al Jazeera footage of Iranian strikes in Jordan.…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.…
Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…
FDA panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online
The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.…
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.…
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?…
Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.…
Two Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza City
Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City.…
Trump expands voluntary pledge to blunt AI-driven utility bill surges
White House hails pledge that seeks to shield consumers from the cost of energy for data centres as 'historic'.…
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran
Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran's Araghchi says 'mindless aggression' won't help a deal.…
UN envoy for Yemen ‘alarmed’ by Houthis’ Red Sea attacks, calls for talks
Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks 'deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people'.…