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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Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster
TCG Isin expected to play vital role in locating Filo Jet’s voyage data recorder 514 metres below surfaceA deep-sea search and rescue vessel is on its…
Conservative reshuffle: who’s who in Kemi Badenoch’s top team?
From a darling of the Tory right to a moderate former army officer, we profile the key playersKemi Badenoch has kicked off the return to parliament wi…
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report
Israel escalates its attacks across the Gaza Strip in recent days despite a US-brokered 'ceasefire'.…
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.…
India’s PM Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Russia’s Putin
India’s PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.…
Congressional nominee Brad Lander heckled over Israel stance at New York protest
Lander screamed at and verbally abused as he protested against Hindu nationalist rally in Madison Square GardenNew York Democratic congressional nomin…
Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade
Drivers demand an exemption to 90-day limit to stay in Schengen area, saying current rules stop them from working.…
Palestinian farmers rebuild what Israeli settlers destroy in West Bank
Israeli settler pogroms destroy greenhouses and crops, but Burin's farmers insist on rebuilding.…
Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on the US's economic pressure campaign at a meeting of G20 finance ministers.…
Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated video
Video depicting Kharg Island being attacked is later followed by more warnings from President Trump.…
Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up
Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US and…
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods…
She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster
Parents recount desperate attempts to save their children after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on 30 August.…
Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.…
AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England chief warns
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.…
Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice
Response seeks to discredit Washington Post story that four generals and admirals advised against prolonging Iran warPete Hegseth regularly receives f…
John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash
The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.…
'It's an unknown' - Capsey takes England gloves for first time
Alice Capsey will keep wicket for England this week despite having only done it once in her career, but remains confident of successfully doing the jo…
Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye's growing capabilities.…
Is Trump testing the limits of US power?
With weeks to go before US midterm elections, are President Trump's policies helping or hurting his Republican Party?…
Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes
US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country's leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.…
Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time h…
Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City
At least five Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli attacks in Gaza City.…
War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.…
Jason Arday mural displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival
A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.…
Search continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsized in northern Cyprus
Eight people have died after the ferry started taking on water shortly after setting off for Turkey.…
Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown
Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.…
Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane
Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by RussiaThe German government is imminently exp…
British family plead with French authorities to release body of relative who died in the Channel
Jasmeet Wadhwa, who fled Taliban persecution in Afghanistan, lost his life in AprilA British family is pleading with French authorities to release the…
Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain
Barcola's move comes as Liverpool seek to reinforce their forward line after Mohamed Salah's departure.…