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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Trump threatens to strike Iran ‘very hard, tonight’ and to take Kharg Island
US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS poli…
Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals
Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees…
Antonelli says he still has questions to answer
Kimi Antonelli says he still has a lot to prove despite the imposing championship lead he has established after just six races this season.…
Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.…
World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine
Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.…
Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain
Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.…
At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir
Officials launch inquiry after 'technical fault' causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.…
Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?
The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.…
Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know
Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as 'terrorists' over Elbit factory raid in 2024.…
Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland
PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violencePolice have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from…
Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.…
India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack
All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.…
Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: ‘I’m not resigning’
Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead University of Oxford's debating society, has been troubled by falsehoods.…
Massive Neymar mural unveiled on Brazil street
A massive 850-square-meter street mural of football star Neymar da Silva has been unveiled in Brazil's Novo Hamburgo.…
Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodh…
ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation
European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European C…
Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea
Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.…
Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war
TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.…
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences…
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending
Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’• UK politics live – latest upd…
The university must not become a supply chain for AI
Cash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI.…
'A van was set alight and pushed towards my home'
People tell the BBC they are afraid to stay in their homes, as a nurse is confronted by masked men on her way to work during a second night of disorde…
India’s workers are training AI robots to take their jobs
Developers believe that feeding first-person footage into specialised AI models will help robots copy human behaviour.…
Iran says 18 targets hit across US bases, Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says it hit 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.…
O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager
Martin O'Neill is confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager after two interim spells last season led to a league and cup double.…
Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million
In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war.…
Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says
Gaza paediatrician appears by video link in Israeli court, as lawyer and family demand release, fearing for his life.…
U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disr…
What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.…
117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis worsens
117.8 Million people fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis escalates.…