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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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In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.…
‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen
Officials are rationing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries imperil supply.…
'You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?
BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico and their fortress Azteca Stadiu…
Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 – Preview, predictions, team news
Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.…
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 13 – Europe live
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 20 sites were attacked overnight, with ‘most of them ordinary residential buildings’Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko…
Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'
Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren would be a "different vibe" for…
Is Taylor Swift really getting married at Madison Square Garden?
Rumours continue to swirl about whether Taylor Swift will marry Travis Kelce at New York City's Madison Square Garden over the 4 July weekend.…
Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says
De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.…
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents too…
U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to contin…
Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.…
Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.…
Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.…
'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on America at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.…
Watch: People smuggler tracked down and confronted by BBC
A convicted people smuggler is living in Leicestershire and seeking asylum while working illegally, the BBC can reveal.…
Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran
Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war.…
Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16
Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.…
How a man's fatal fall at a fort in India sparked a trial by media
A young woman's arrest after her fiance's death has dominated headlines and set off a flurry of speculation.…
California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state’s Chinese Americans
Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.…
'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.…
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.…
People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in an English village.…
US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation
Ecuador's government praises the US for backing President Noboa's campaign to dismantle gang-crime networks.…
At least eight killed in major missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks hours after Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was planning a "massive" attack.…
German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions
Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.…
USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?
Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun's red card prove?…
USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16
Balogun scored USA's first goal and was sent off for a foul, but the home team scored another to advance to next round.…
On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera's Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.…
EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns
European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.…
Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers
Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect rights.…