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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Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.…
Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day
Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.…
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.…
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.…
After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched
Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.…
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.…
Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo
Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.…
'It's essentially been one long day': A daughter details search for parents in Nepal
Shreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as he…
'Terrorist connection' over Trump Turnberry vandalism charges
Seven people accused of causing damage at Trump's resort could receive longer sentences if convicted.…
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.…
Why is India’s nationalist RSS holding an event in New York?
The head of India’s controversial Hindu nationalist RSS is due to speak in New York.…
Israeli strikes kill five people, including three from one family, in Gaza
The latest round of attacks comes as Palestinians across the strip continue to face severe food insecurity.…
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow
After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.…
Gaza forced to use unreliable online payments amid ‘cash famine’
Israeli restrictions and war damage have created a liquidity crisis, crippling Gaza's banking system and daily commerce.…
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nicolay Mladenov says that a return to war would be 'devastating'.…
Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Heaton's Jenius! tops the album chart, while Parton's US hit 9 to 5 reaches the UK top 40 at last.…
Al Jazeera reports from Nepal as flood survivors flee new threat
Al Jazeera reports from flood-hit Bidur, Nepal, as residents flee towards higher ground amid threats of another flood.…
Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future
Healthy domestic demand, led by consumer spending and business investment, shows Canada was brushing off past tariffs.…
Six people injured after sign falls at Christian festival
Emergency services were called to reports of people in need of medical attention at Wiston Park.…
Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.…
Russia ‘losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit’
Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day but western officials say it cannot keep up with casualty levelRussia is losing about 6,000 more troop…
US Fed chair warns inflation progress insufficient, hints at rate hikes
Kevin Warsh in speech underscores Fed's commitment to tackling inflation, with rate hikes possibly on horizon.…
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.…
Videos show people survive floodwaters on balcony in Nepal
BBC Verify has located several videos from disaster-struck areas of the Trishuli river after deadly floods swept through.…
US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
The rejection is a temporary setback for immigrant rights advocates, who have been instructed to revise their petition.…
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.…
‘Terrorist connection’ alleged in Trump’s Scotland golf course damage case
Seven people have been charged in connection with damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in 2025.…
Man died after 'severe turbulence' on Singapore Airlines flight
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen said her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.…
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin
Israel's prime minister and defence minister praise the attack as Hamas calls for Israeli 'crimes' to stop.…