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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How to lose Trump’s trade war: Test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks
The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost AmericansThis was originally published in T…
Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing
Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.…
At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival
At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain.…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK after royal rift
The couple quit royal duties six years ago to head to California. It's unclear how they will be received on return.…
US inflation remains sticky in July
Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling.…
States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.…
US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.…
Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage
Pilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August. Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the event. O…
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.…
US issues sanctions against UK-based direct action group Palestine Action
US labels group ‘global terrorist’ as its legal challenge against proscription in UK nears supreme court hearingThe US has issued sanctions against …
Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases
Syria has been in talks on the fate of Khmeimim and Tartous bases, which Russia used to support ousted Assad regime.…
Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?
The US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.…
Rescuers search for hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Nepal’s army and police force has joined rescuers searching for hundreds of people still missing after flash floods.…
Watch: How Dolly became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.…
Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin
CIA's Ratcliffe has met with Russian intel officials in Moscow, but not President Putin; Kremlin calls talks 'positive'.…
Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard
Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open in their first Grand Slam outing as a pairing for four years.…
Israel extends campaign against UNRWA to advance West Bank annexation
Raid on UNRWA centre exposes Israel's strategic push to erase refugee rights, seal West Bank annexation, analysts say.…
Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say
The proposal comes weeks before the midterm elections, when food prices and the cost of living are expected to be major issues on voters' minds.…
Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade ban
The Israeli Product Centre says it has not been given enough time to sell off its stock.…
Why northern Mozambique’s surging violence is worsening displacement crisis
Over 100,000 people displaced last year alone, adding to the 1.3 million people already forced to flee from their homes.…
Children in Gaza fear flying their kites after Israeli threat
A 10-year-old boy who makes kites says he is afraid to fly them after Israel threatened to treat kites as acts of war.…
Bodies of missing people found in Korea becomes national scandal
A police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.…
King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.…
Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".…
Trump tells Al Jazeera “not in a hurry” for Iran to return to talks
"I have no time schedule," Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.…
Meta agrees to settlement, platform changes in youth addiction case
Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.…
Stourbridge fires that razed 19 homes accidental
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.…
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.…
At least 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire
The fire broke out in an air conditioning unit at the mother and child unit in one of Islamabad's main hospitals.…
Photos: Thousands join Spain’s La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle
Over 20,000 participants hurled 165 tonnes of tomatoes in Buñol's streets during Spain's famed La Tomatina festival.…