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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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Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game

Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game

The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campai…

An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin

An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin

Syrian Kurds are beginning to return to their homes in Afrin after years in exile, but have different experiences.…

Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk

Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk

The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.…

We followed five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk – this is what the headlines don’t tell us

We followed five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk – this is what the headlines don’t tell us

Behind the stories of bombings and mass deaths, the everyday challenges facing Palestinians living under siege portray a quieter tragedy we rarely hea…

Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’

Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’

In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.…

UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian human rights violations

UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian human rights violations

Human rights council names and shames businesses with ties to illegal Israeli settlements in West BankThe UN human rights office has added 61 more com…

Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic i…

Weekend of mixed UK weather with sunshine before showers arrive for some on Sunday

Weekend of mixed UK weather with sunshine before showers arrive for some on Sunday

Expect a dry and pleasant Saturday with rain for northern and western areas on Sunday, ahead of some strong wind and rain early next week.…

Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.…

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz

Tehran awaits official response to plan, but US president is said to expect renewed strikes after midtermsIran is ⁠awaiting an official US response to…

Rayner criticises visa rules proposals ahead of Labour conference

Rayner criticises visa rules proposals ahead of Labour conference

The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".…

Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise

Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise

Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.…

‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes

‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes

Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans stray from the scriptDonald Trump stood before the United …

Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US

Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US

A Pew Research poll in April indicated 60 percent of the US adult population held an unfavourable view of Israel.…

‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse

‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse

Three years of Israel's war has left families in Gaza living in damaged buildings, with few safe alternatives available.…

Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape

Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape

Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.…

The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City

The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City

BBC Sport travelled to Portugal to find out more about Rui Pinto - the computer hacker who sparked the Manchester City investigation.…

White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.…

Yemen’s government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors

Yemen’s government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors

Yemen’s president called on citizens to join the armed forces, and offered amnesty to Iran-backed Houthi rebels.…

PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority

PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority

The next government will steer Morocco's 2030 World Cup preparations amid public frustration over local economy.…

White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip

White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip

Real America's Voice News replaces CNN on Air Force One amid escalating tensions between President Trump and US media.…

Iran pitches US a seven-day end to the war at UNGA

Iran pitches US a seven-day end to the war at UNGA

Iran has pitched a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz in seven days - if the US meets its conditions.…

US official claims Trump holds all the cards in Iran talks

US official claims Trump holds all the cards in Iran talks

US State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott says President Donald Trump ‘holds all of the cards’ in talks with Tehran.…

CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction

CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction

The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an …

Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city

Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city

Persistent heavy downpours over a 48-hour period have triggered widespread flooding in Bangkok.…

‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?

‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?

India has long held up its elections as evidence of its democratic credentials. Now their legitimacy is under question.…

Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests

Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests

New research suggests the technology could be used to increase out-of-hospital access to life-saving devicesDrones could help cut the time it takes to…

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally

Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.…

The bombs are still falling. Does diplomacy even work?

The bombs are still falling. Does diplomacy even work?

Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow asked Al Anoud Al Thani what diplomacy can achieve.…

UNGA81: Why has Africa’s Security Council reform push remained unresolved?

UNGA81: Why has Africa’s Security Council reform push remained unresolved?

Africa wants permanent seats and veto power, but agreement remains elusive.…