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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Arrests as migrant boat reaches UK unintercepted
Five people have been detained and an investigation launched, the Home Office says.…
Former ‘death squad’ leader appears in military trial in The Gambia
Sanna Manjang faces court for deserting army in 2017 after end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.…
How thousands of migrants stranded in Ceuta are surviving
Authorities estimate that at least 10,000 people remain in the enclave of Ceuta after a record surge in July.…
UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
Andy Burnham says he will urge Donald Trump to bring an end to conflict with IranThe UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to…
Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid sex assault inquiry
The Right Reverend Stephen Conway remains under investigation following a "safeguarding complaint".…
Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary vote
Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.…
Settling old scores with royals drives Spencer's book, but Diana steals focus
What more revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?…
Vermont man convicted of attempted murder of three Palestinian students
James Eaton, 51, faces life in prison after jury rejects insanity defense rooted in claims he was acting on orders from US and Israeli intelligenceA j…
Trump speech inaudible as US networks boycott White House event
US President Trump unveiled a new White House helicopter pad as major US TV networks stayed away in protest.…
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
The prime minister "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from Houthi milit…
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Republican support for Trump dips to 73 percent, down from 82 percent, as war and inflation concerns dominate polls.…
Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Nine protesters blocked access to Elbit Systems’ factory in Staffordshire by attaching themselves to five ‘lock-ons’.…
Photos: Gaza’s children return to class in tents and ruins
Gaza children return to classrooms after three years, facing challenges of damaged schools, tents, and scarce supplies.…
'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?…
How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?
European leaders accuse Russia of hybrid warfare.…
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China removes two top generals over corruption, disloyalty as part of an ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.…
Charges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest
Students faced prison terms and thousands of dollars in restitution over campus protest against Israel’s war on GazaFive Stanford University students …
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute
US president reportedly changed his mind over Saudi Arabia’s pleas for assistance as bombs were being loadedHouthi fighters are moving to seize strate…
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices
Iowa senator Chuck Grassley calls for embargo on diesel exports as tariffs and Iran war drive up costs for sectorDonald Trump is facing growing calls,…
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army after years of war.…
US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday
Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.…
Antonio Guterres: Can the UN still meet today’s global crises?
Al Jazeera’s James Bays sits down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.…
Was Neville right to call out Man Utd for a 'lack of effort'?
Was Gary Neville right to call out Manchester United for a "lack of effort" in their 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday?…
US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN finds
Dozens of US attacks on boats in the Pacific and Caribbean have killed more than 230 people since September 2025A special rapporteur for the UN human …
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over crash that killed 6
Four members of the same family and a married couple on a motorbike died in the 2024 collision.…
How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians
Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.…
Elif Eralp: A leftist leader with Turkish roots dubbed ‘Germany’s Mamdani’
Victory in Berlin signals that Germany continues to be liberal, that, despite the far right's rise, experts say.…
Inquest into British aid workers killed in Gaza may call on Israeli and UK military chiefs
Lawyer tells review hearing that families wish to know whether weaponry involved in the deaths was made in UKIsraeli and UK military commanders could …
Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
The use of the Pelican has provoked interest among military analysts as to whether it is a tactical ballistic missile.…
Google hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violations
The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.…