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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US-Iran talks in Switzerland: Is Lebanon top of agenda; who is attending?
Iran is eager to ensure that the US pressures Israel to stop the war in Lebanon, which has reeled from renewed attacks.…
World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain and Iran in action, predictions and schedule
Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, Curacao earn the first point of the World Cup 2026.…
The deal with Iran may be imperfect but it is what the American people want
The Iran war has put the US in a difficult position, but Trump has made the most of it.…
Protests in Albania against Kushner resort swell to tens of thousands
Albanians have gathered for the 21st day in a row to protest plans to build a resort on Albania's coast.…
Middle East live: US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz
Iran says decision comes after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, as delegations arrive as Swiss resort for talksIran says it is closing strait of H…
Colombians to vote in presidential run-off pitting leftist against hardliner
Run-off election sees leftist Ivan Cepeda and conservative Abelardo de la Espriella vying for the presidency.…
Freed from Cambodia's scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis
Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.…
How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?
British tennis icon Andy Murray discusses returning to coaching with Jack Draper, Serena Williams' comeback and filling the void of not playing.…
Vance arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks
Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.…
Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final
Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.…
US and Iran face make-or-break talks in Switzerland
Iranian and US officials are set for high stakes talks in Switzerland to reinforce the Memorandum of Understanding.…
Iran war day 114: US, Iranian delegations in Switzerland for key talks
Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerland’s Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.…
Trump official says Iran World Cup visa approval ‘amazing’
The chief of the White House World Cup task force says it’s “pretty amazing” Iran’s football team has been given visas.…
Japan grab 4-0 win, as Ueda’s brace knocks Tunisia out of 2026 World Cup
Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito keeps Asian giants Japan second in Group F.…
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike…
South Africa’s immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg’s inner city
A government push to curb undocumented employment is exposing the dependence of many small businesses on migrant labour.…
Colombia’s runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict
Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups Colombians go to the polls on Sunday i…
Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former Cabinet Secretary said leadership transitions are "enormously disruptive".…
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president Bolivia’s…
Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao keeper Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point with their goalless draw against …
France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red headwave alert
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country'…
Iran war live: Vance heads to Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon
Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.…
'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'
Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.…
From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the Worl…
Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.…
Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks
Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks…
US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match
Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.…
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is…
How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem
A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggl…
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.…