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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This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.…
US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre
The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.…
US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.…
Kane double fires England past Croatia in World Cup thriller
Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.…
Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’
Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace dealA handful of Senate Republic…
Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.…
The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.…
England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.…
Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.…
Iran confirms that MoU has been signed electronically by both sides
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says agreement has been finalised and signed with the US.…
I tried to encourage them to go for it - Tuchel
England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start…
Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war
US entered war with maximalist goals and exits it with pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political costMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs th…
Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules
CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.…
As western fires erupt, Trump's Forest Service says it's now fully staffed
The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is …
Al Jazeera journalist reunited with family in Khartoum after years of war
Al Jazeera journalist Al-Tahir al-Mardi has been reunited with his family in Khartoum after three years of separation.…
'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were …
Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up
Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at t…
Croatia fans rock cowboy style in Dallas parade ahead of match with England
Thousands of Croatia supporters turned downtown Dallas into a sea of red and white ahead of face-off with England.…
Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole
New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.…
Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup
Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.…
Thieves with bulldozer carry out ATM heist in 4 minutes
CCTV footage released by police shows thieves using a bulldozer to tear an ATM from the front of a bank.…
Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger
More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.…
Read the US account of unreleased 14-point Iran ceasefire memorandum
US official gives clearest account yet of deal set to be signed by US and Iran Friday; Iran has not confirmed text.…
US air force names eight killed in Boeing B-52 test flight crash in California
Victims include four airmen, a reservist and three civilians as inquiry into Edwards crash continuesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA…
Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing
An US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.…
Freed Palestinian prisoner meets son conceived with smuggled sperm
After spending 25 years in Israeli prisons, Abdul Karim al-Rimawi embraced his son Majd for the first time.…
UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran
They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.…
Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control.…
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.…
Ukrainian rescuers killed in Russian secondary strike laid to rest
Mourners gathered at a cemetery in Kharkiv as three Ukrainian rescuers were laid to rest.…