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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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.…
Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — …
Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?
Yemen has proven oil reserves estimated at three billion barrels, but the security environment hinders its export.…
Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption
Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.…
Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Children were rushed to hospital after an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis.…
Can India’s youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?
Protesters refuse to back down until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.…
Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight …
Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.…
Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran to deepen ties
Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.…
Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.…
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.…
What are the security implications of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
Concerns are growing over a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.…
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Co…
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.…
Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.…
Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut.…
Trump: US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Saudi joining Abraham Accords
The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal.…
A Game of Double Standards
Qatar 2022: a World Cup that exposed football’s politics, power struggles, and double standards.…
Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage
Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.…
Frank Gardner: Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.…
The Hegseth budget: defense secretary’s $1.5tn ask reveals military-industrial chaos
The Pentagon head proposed a 44% increase – to second world war levels – while ‘woke’ programs are guttedUS politics live – latest updatesWhen the ‘“d…
ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
An American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.…
Far-right Israeli incursion heightens tensions at Al-Aqsa ahead of election
Israeli far-right Minister Ben-Gvir joins provocative incursion at Al-Aqsa, escalating tensions ahead of elections.…
This AI tool promises a 'second pair of eyes' to clinicians. Did patients benefit?
Medical workers in a Nairobi clinic used an AI tool to check their work. A new study evaluates the result.…
Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish…
Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.…
US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown
The Senate was also expected to vote on War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.…
Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
What is the military balance of power in Yemen and the likelihood of confrontation between the government and Houthis?…
5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Texas panhandle
No injuries or deaths were reported from early-morning temblor whose epicenter was 68 miles from AmarilloSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter e…
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".…