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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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Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad

Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad

Fleeing scorched earth, Darfur’s mothers share harrowing tales of starvation and survival in Chad.…

US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border

US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border

Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.…

Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein

Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein

The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.…

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Gaza

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Gaza

The deaths come amid escalating Israeli military raids and settler attacks across the occupied territories.…

Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable

Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable

Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.…

Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern

Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern

Emma Raducanu misses training at Wimbledon on Thursday as she manages an injury aggravated by her run to the Queen's final.…

They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026

They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026

In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.…

Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide

Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide

Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coastHundreds of people are feared to have died and thousands…

US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes

US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes

Latin American and European counties also among those offering solidarity and help for country already facing a humanitarian crisisVenezuela earthquak…

NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping

NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.…

Lebanon Latest: Peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, people return south

Lebanon Latest: Peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, people return south

Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride brings you the latest from Beirut as people return to the south of Lebanon.…

Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked!

Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked!

From Cameron’s Brexit exit to Starmer’s Burnham bow-out, half a dozen PMs have gone. So who’s the best of the bunch?The UK has had six prime ministers…

Supreme Court allows Trump to restrict asylum seekers at border

Supreme Court allows Trump to restrict asylum seekers at border

The ruling will allow Trump to revive a turn-back policy rescinded in 2021 under President Joe Biden.…

Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks

Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports three people killed after an Israeli attack on a car in Nabatieh.…

UK’s hottest June: ‘The population should have been prepared for this’

UK’s hottest June: ‘The population should have been prepared for this’

Schools are closing, public transport is slowing and cooling items are flying off shelves as Britons swelter.…

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods

The denial contradicts the US administration, which said unfrozen funds will be spent on produce from American farmers.…

Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs

Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".…

IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know

IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know

Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.…

Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?

Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?

NATO boss tries to convince Trump that European allies were there for the US during war on Iran.…

The Viking chant that became Norway's World Cup rallying cry

The Viking chant that became Norway's World Cup rallying cry

Norway's long-awaited World Cup return is being powered by a viral Viking "rowing" chant that's sweeping the world, from Boston train stations to Time…

Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian TPS holders, Supreme Court says

Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian TPS holders, Supreme Court says

Writing for the court majority, Justice Samuel Alito that under the TPS law, the president has unreviewable authority to end the program, without inte…

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

Sarah Mullally ends visit to region with call for two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peaceThe archbishop of Canterbur…

Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border

Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border

By a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to to stop asylum-seekers from physically setting foot in the Unite…

Deconfliction and disarmament: Can both be pursued in Lebanon?

Deconfliction and disarmament: Can both be pursued in Lebanon?

New deconfliction mechanism seeks to prevent return to all-out war in Lebanon and in the region.…

US supreme court strikes down Hawaii’s gun restrictions in major second amendment ruling

US supreme court strikes down Hawaii’s gun restrictions in major second amendment ruling

The law banned people from carrying guns in most public spaces and private property without owner’s permissionSign up for the Breaking News US email t…

Iran, Israel and the Bomb

Iran, Israel and the Bomb

How a decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme erupted into the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran.…

Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure

Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure

Late-night vote came hours after US president berated GOP senators over opposition to the conflictSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSen…

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot camp outbreak

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot camp outbreak

Move comes after Hegseth made shot optional for military in April and Texas outbreak has sickened nearly 300 peopleThe Pentagon has said that boot cam…

‘We did regain control’: The Brexit voters with no regrets 10 years on

‘We did regain control’: The Brexit voters with no regrets 10 years on

The UK may have squandered the freedoms it won, but leaving the EU was the right decision, say pro-Brexit Britons.…

Venezuela quakes: How will sanctions impact aid operations?

Venezuela quakes: How will sanctions impact aid operations?

Financial sanctions are known to limit the flow of aid, but political influence is also a concern amid the devastation.…