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.
Latest in Conflict & War
14063 stories
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers
DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis.…

Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Embattled Friedrich Merz faces nervous wait while far-right Alternative für Deutschland party targets further gainsVoters in two German states are goi…

DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.…

The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.…

Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.…

The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.…

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.…

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.…

Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.…

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.…

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.…

Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.…

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.…

Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.…

Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.…

Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech
Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.…

Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker
Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide countryIsrael’s president has pardoned a combat medic…

Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016
Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.…

Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.…

Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’
The announcements come as AI faces mounting concerns from populations across the United States.…

Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.…

Denmark says ‘binding’ US deal on Greenland won’t compromise sovereignty
Trump has wanted a foothold in Greenland for some time, as a strategic battle unfolds for supremacy in warming Arctic.…
Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has kicked off his ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas amid Iran war backlash.…

Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.…

Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they …

Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, tells Al Jazeera Tehran awaiting Trump response.…

The new lines of southern Lebanon
The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting betwee…

A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House on Saturday.…

Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Justice minister condemns 'Hitler salutes, antisemitic slogans, violence' at the anti-immigration rally.…

Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout
The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.…