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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Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
Fact-finding mission says military strikes on school and sports facility in February constitute war crimesA UN fact-finding mission on Iran has said…
India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties
New Delhi says it has 'made clear' its determination to 'protect its trade and economic interests'.…
Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.…
Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions
AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.…
Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the s…
OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authoriza…
Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.…
Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'
Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.…
What are the biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?
As AI firms push for greater controls on the industry, Al Jazeera unpacks the value of the main companies in the sector.…
Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?
In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis h…
'No doubt' that climate change led to Nepal-Tibet flood, study finds
There was "no doubt that human-induced climate change played a role here", one of the study's authors said.…
More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.…
US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.…
Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?
As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.…
Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike
US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.…
Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.…
Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.…
Palace in war of words over Earl Spencer's book as senior royals set for busy day of events
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.…
Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.…
Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS
Thousands with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will have access to Enhertu after ministers strike deal on priceThousands of women in England with incu…
Afghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures show
The inquiry has been running for more than three and a half years but has yet to publish any findings.…
Yemeni forces target Houthis and a Saudi base as US rules out direct role
Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.…
Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind
Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.…
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.…
Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war
Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.…
UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US
The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing.…
Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine…
UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.…
NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.…
Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks
President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.…