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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Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.…
Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Israel embassy opening in Slovenia
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Slovenia’s capital to oppose the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy.…
Trump says Putin wants to make a deal to end Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump says Russian President Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine.…
Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.…
Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank…
Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
The Duo launch, first with new CEO John Ternus, is the most noticeable overhaul of Apple's flagship product since 2017.…
Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis
More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs.…
Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.…
UK man charged with assisting Russian military spies in sabotage plot
Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged after alleged contact with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps.…
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’
The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.…
Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war
Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.…
Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord
Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord.…
China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.…
Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook
England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook.…
Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea
Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure.…
Israeli strike targets home in Gaza’s al-Shati refugee camp
An Israeli strike devastated a home in Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp, heavily damaging surrounding homes.…
BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.…
US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.…
Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?
Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.…
'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move
The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community.…
How significant are new European sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements?
Israel is accused of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.…
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says
Pakistan warns Mecca defence agreement may be activated if Yemen's Houthi rebels continue targeting Saudi Arabia.…
Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14
An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people…
Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
Jonas Gahr Store says incident happened when jet carrying Ukrainian president took off from Moldova.…
Fold the phone: Apple's new CEO unveils a foldable iPhone
New Apple CEO John Ternus announces the iPhone Duo, which folds like a passport and is the most radical iPhone design update in nearly 20 years.…
Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis
Only 12 of Gaza's 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational, worsening the health crisis in the besieged enclave.…
Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency
Joshua Cammidge, 31, arrested after investigation led by counter-terrorism policing LondonA man has been charged with offences related to national sec…
National Guard member arrested after drawing gun on fellow soldier in D.C.
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a …
Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen dies aged 22
Tributes have been paid to Lucia Sisic, who had a lifelong experience with a heart condition.…
'It's been a nightmare': Passengers face airport chaos after air traffic issue
Thousands are still stranded as people describe sleeping on floors and "carnage" in baggage reclaim halls.…