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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USA edge Spain to book Women’s Basketball World Cup final against France
USA emerged 76-66 winners in a tense semifinal after Gabby Williams-led France powered past hosts Germany 86-64.…
Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest far-right party AfD
Protesters in about 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, demand the banning of the Alternative for Germany.…
Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.…
Arteta seethes at Sunderland penalty decision despite Arsenal win
Arsenal maintain perfect start to the season with their fourth win, thanks to goals from Guimaraes and Saka.…
'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.…
Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says
The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.…
First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea
The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has taken place in the Black Sea.…
Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat
Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel.…
Gaza genocide documentary ‘NAZA’ wins Special Jury Prize at Venice
‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.…
Israel bombs southern Lebanon as talks postponed
The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, has been postponed.…
How Reform's £72m Mega Donations Change UK Politics
How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.…
Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting
Iran tells Al Jazeera that Monday's meeting is a sign of 'good intentions' towards neighbouring countries.…
Bulgaria investigates fire at weapons site that owner calls sabotage
Officials are not ruling out "outside interference", while the company says the blaze at its site was sabotage.…
Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.…
Afghan woman deported in first use of US Alien Terrorist Removal Court
Court was created in 1996, but had never been used before Nazira Haji Zada’s case.…
Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?
The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.…
More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry?
Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?…
'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".…
Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began
Iran’s President has met Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince at the BRICS summit for their highest-level talks since the war began.…
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.…
Céline Dion fans prepare for comeback concert in Paris
Fans of the Canadian singer greeted her as she left her hotel on Saturday.…
New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.…
Was Hull & Woad pairing right call as Europe & US end level with singles to play?
Should Europe fail to reach the 14½ points they require to win the Solheim Cup on Sunday questions will surely be asked of captain Anna Nordqvist's fa…
Alien Terrorist Removal Court deports legal US resident to Afghanistan in first-ever case
Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident, conceded to being an "alien terrorist." It marks the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.…
India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form
Aiming for a record-extending eighth title, India take on defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday's final in Dubai.…
Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda
The Iran war has become ever more challenging for the Trump administration to sell.…
Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-…
DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
DRC detected the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in mid-May; nearly 3,400 people have since died.…
England chasing the rainbow with more questions than answers
Are England a better team in September than in June? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt discusses the positives and negatives of the Test summe…