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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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Supreme court to release opinions with several high-stakes rulings to come including birthright citizenship – US politics live

Supreme court to release opinions with several high-stakes rulings to come including birthright citizenship – US politics live

Trump’s immigration agenda is on the supreme court docket with rulings still to come on birthright citizenship and TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigran…

Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies

Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies

Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.…

What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium

What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium

The memorandum of understanding covers 14 points but leaves many crucial questions unanswered.…

New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place

New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place

Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending.…

Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool

Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool

Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.…

Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination

Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination

Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.…

First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.…

Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing

Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing

President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky …

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy

Higher energy costs due to the closure of strait of Hormuz are expected to boost inflation and slow UK growthBusiness live – latest updatesBank of Eng…

World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz

World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme.…

Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows

Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows

Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran yesterday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the president's approval rating has hit a …

Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom

Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom

The increase of AI data centres has made supply for key electronic device components dwindle, driving up prices.…

Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs

Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs

England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents…

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting…

UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout

UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout

Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.…

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.…

Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on 'parity and respect' with China.…

Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions

Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions

Thousands of unmarried women were pressured to give up their babies between 1949 and 1976.…

World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch

World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch

Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.…

Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?

Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?

The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.…

Why one Gen Z Londoner is allowed to graze sheep on land in the Welsh valleys

Why one Gen Z Londoner is allowed to graze sheep on land in the Welsh valleys

Caleb Tutt travelled from Lambeth to a hilltop in Llantrisant to claim his ancient birthright.…

Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?

Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?

As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it - and falls short.…

Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis

Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.…

Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'

Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot …

As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch

As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch

Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often stil…

The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect

The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect

The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president…

Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy

Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy head…

The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon

The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon

The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is…

What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer

What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer

Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented …

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more

World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.…