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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‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.…
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’Australian police …
Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history
Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.…
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'…
Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.…
Israeli settler attacks shift to heart of territory earmarked for Palestinian state
Report says West Bank violence moving from Israeli-controlled areas to those under direct Palestinian ruleViolent Israeli settler attacks in the two a…
Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.…
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern TerritoriesJapan has criticised missi…
Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian reside…
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism…
Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
Value of banknotes in circulation rises from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in 2026 as people advised to keep stash of cashThe number of banknotes in circulat…
FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.…
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.…
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.…
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.…
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.…
My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.…
US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections
The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.…
Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights …
Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.…
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.…
Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.…
New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses
New York mayor challenges $10,000 bonus law, citing conflict with collective bargaining rules.…
The cost of rebuilding family homes in war-ravaged Syria
What does rebuilding look like for families after war? Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan reports from Syria.…
US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol
The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for 'terrorism'.…
Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan taken to hospital
Move may signal attempt to improve relations between military-backed government and ex-leader’s partyThe jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran …
Four railway workers killed by express train at station in Japan
Four railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.…
Heartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder
Heartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder…
Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving heads
A protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.…
Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia
At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.…