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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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.…
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.…
Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Brazil helicopter collision
Two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing six people, including American musician Oliver Tree.…
US visa rules leave Iraq’s World Cup fans behind
Iraq’s fans are celebrating their country’s first World Cup qualification in over 40 years.…
Police, mourners clash over coffin of suspected Ebola victim in DRC
Clashes have broken out between police and mourners during a funeral of a suspected Ebola victim in the DRC.…
If US-Iran peace deal is signed, nuclear talks can finally resume
Inherent ambiguities could yet derail signing, with Trump so far achieving none of his stated goals of the warTallying the global cost of the US-Israe…
As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here
Iranians are sceptical that a US-Iran agreement will end their hardships.…
Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.…
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.…
Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.…
Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement
Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement…
Bus crash in Ethiopian mountains kills at least 31
Ethiopia is one of the worst countries in the world for road traffic accidents and has notoriously dangerous roads.…
Anthropic to meet with White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.…
US-Iran ceasefire offers welcome respite but true peace looks distant as ever
Analysts say lengthy, painstaking negotiations over region’s root tensions are required to make ceasefire stickMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn muc…
UK court convicts two over PM-targeting plot run by mysterious Russian
Unverified reports say attacks were part of a campaign of sabotage and misinformation run by the Russian state.…
Trump says Iran deal ‘all signed’
US President Donald Trump has said the agreement with Iran is 'all signed'.…
South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91
The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illnessSouth African jazz composer and …
Palace appoint Sage as head coach on three-year deal
Crystal Palace appoint Lens manager Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract to succeed Oliver Glasner.…
GB's Jones misses match points in Nottingham loss
Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.…
Does the G7 still shape the global economy?
Trade tensions, wars and Asia's rise are testing the influence and unity of the Group of Seven (G7).…
Why Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past
After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter…
Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort
Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?…
Lebanon Latest: Cautious optimism after ceasefire deal
Relief and cautious optimism in southern Lebanon as a US-Iran ceasefire takes hold.…
Drone warfare kills over 1,000 in Sudan in 2026 as strikes multiply: UN
Reports show drone use expanding, with more than 1,000 civilians killed in first five months of 2026.…
Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.…
Dozens walk out as Google boss Pichai addresses Stanford graduates
Some students were protesting against the company's controversial work with the US government on artificial intelligence.…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Day four
Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson has your FIFA World Cup 2026 day four recap.…
Belgium v Egypt live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.…
Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing, court told
Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.…
Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network
The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the exc…