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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US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which was founded in 1985 in Davao and has branches in US.…
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.…
Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza's hospitals, demand action to protect medics.…
Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.…
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labeling Israel's war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.…
European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.…
Kerr brilliance keeps MI London's slim hopes alive
Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.…
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's mak…
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.…
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.…
Israel indicts settler in rare charge over Palestinian activist’s killing
Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in occupied West Bank.…
Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".…
War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.…
UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.…
Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition
Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as they say ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going offEurope live – latest updatesA catastrophe …
Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.…
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.…
Arrests and injuries amid anti-immigration disorder
Norfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns "ugly scenes".…
UFC 331: Van-Pantoja rematch, Tsarukyan returns and full fight card
Van and Pantoja to fight for flyweight title, while Tsarukyan faces the dangerous Mauricio Ruffy at lightweight.…
When atrocities return: The cost of failed accountability in Tigray
Amnesty International says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable as fighting returns to Tigray.…
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.…
Houthis attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30
Attack is deadliest in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.…
What does the world pay for a child’s education?
Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.…
FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan FA's president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.…
Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays just 1.4 percent tax: Report
The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.…
Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a pl…
Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime
Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.…
Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.…
Stephen Bear jailed for harassing ex-partner Harrison
The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting breaching a restraining order.…
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.…