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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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…
UK Court upholds ban on Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group
UK Court upholds ban on Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group…
UK announces U16 social media ban
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a ban for under-16s from major social media platforms…
Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.…
Is Lebanon included? Country hopeful for US-Iran ceasefire, despite doubts
Ceasefire raises hopes in Lebanon, yet Israeli defiance and past violations overshadow lasting peace.…
Iran says Lebanon, assets release key parts of peace deal with US
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says ending the war in Lebanon is an ‘inseparable’ part of the US-Iran agreement.…
Arrested protesters devastated after appeal court rules ban on Palestine Action is lawful
Proscription of direct action group has led to more than 700 people being charged under Terrorism ActProtesters arrested for allegedly supporting Pale…
As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The div…
Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the …
'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? - UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.…
Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president faces down smear campaign
Arwa Elrayess, the Oxford Union president, says that British media falsely accused her of justifying the Oct 7 attacks.…
How adoptive parents' lies unravelled to reveal 'reign of terror'
Preston Davey died in hospital in July 2023 after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands.…
One Nation branch official defended Hitler Youth and called Aboriginal people ‘stone age’ in racist posts
Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who claims he was once kicked out of Pauline Hanson’s party for being ‘too ra…
US-Iran peace deal hinges on shipping, sanctions relief and deferred nuclear talks
Agreement contains no restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missiles, nor does it call for regime change or surrenderMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe b…
‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution
While officials welcome ceasefire, many people are uncertain it will last – and return to find homes destroyedHours after the US-Iran ceasefire was an…
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.…
Trump says ships ‘starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz
Claim comes as Iranian official floats tolls for strait a day after US-Iran announce initial deal to be signed Friday.…
World welcomes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ criticised by Israel
Governments across the world have welcomed the tentative deal between the US and Iran to end the war.…
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of the former head of year.…
Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack
Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack…
Argentinian activist who spent 50 years looking for ‘disappeared’ son dies
Outpouring of public grief for Lidia ‘Taty’ Almeida, leader of group of mothers that has marched every week since 1977The human rights activist Lidia …
Israeli forces kill three-year-old Palestinian boy on family farm in Gaza
Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was being carried in Gaza when both were shot by Israeli forces on Sunday, family says.…
What a UK court’s backing of the Palestine Action ‘terror’ ban means
Britain's Court of Appeal ruled that the government was right to proscribe Palestine Action - what happens next?…
What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon and Israel?
As the US and Iran announce a deal, the BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen looks at what that means for Lebanon.…
Henry Nowak killer sentence sent to Court of Appeal
The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.…
Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.…
How Pakistan mediated a US-Iran agreement after more than 100 days of war
PM Sharif praises Pakistan's army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.…