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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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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.…
Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026
Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France to a 4-1 win over second-string Norway to finish top of Group I.…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.…
Hezbollah will not support Israel-Lebanon framework deal
Al Jazeera brings you the latest from Beirut as the US announces a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.…
Mistrial declared in federal arson case related to California wildfires
New trial set to take place in October after jury fails to reach decision in closely-watched case on Palisades Fire.…
UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres
Deaths of immigrants held in US detention centres have surged during Donald Trump's second term.…
US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz
Strike was in response to drone attack a day earlier on a commercial vessel The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Comm…
US strikes Iran in response to drone strike on commercial ship
The new strikes come in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France
The military government, in power since 2022 coup, accused France of having 'neo-colonial ambitions'.…
A day after Alito's testy response to Sotomayor's dissent, court says it was a 'misunderstanding'
During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotoma…
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests…
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.…
The King (sort of) reveals his finances
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.…
Boiling point: The week of extreme heat
Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.…
Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.…
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes…
US federal judge questions DOJ decision to drop Adani charges
Judge says DOJ's reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity; orders detailed explanation from prosecutors.…
Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: World Cup 2026
All the updates, with team news coverage and our text commentary stream, as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Uruguay.…
Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building
Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper.…
Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with German MP Maximilian Krah on the AfD’s hardline immigration agenda…
Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested as drone strike off Oman draws stern warning from the US president.…
Trump threatens tariffs for countries that levy digital tax on US firms
The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.…
How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes leave behind destruction.…
Israeli attack on car in central Gaza kills three Palestinians
Palestinian Interior Ministry says those killed in attack on Maghazi refugee camp were police officers.…
David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government
The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive".…
Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal after US-mediated talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a US-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.…
Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deckUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on…
Advocates warn of wide-ranging implications of US Supreme Court TPS ruling
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haiti and Syria, threatening family separation say advocates.…
Israeli prosecutors charge six settlers after West Bank mosque attack
Israeli attacks on Palestinian villages have increased in the occupied West Bank, even as settlers charged.…
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.…