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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Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun
From aboard a Djiboutian naval vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an Al Jazeera team is monitoring the situation.…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide
As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.…
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs. Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by contacting their relatives …
What is BRICS Pay, and can it rival the West’s SWIFT payments system?
BRICS Pay is a decentralised digital system for making international payments in currencies other than the dollar.…
Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and children
Israel-hit building collapsed in Gaza City, killing 20 and leaving dozens trapped under the rubble.…
Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.…
FIFA to present review of Infantino’s shelved investment plan to Council
A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body's Council.…
Kosovo’s former president jailed for 25 years over war crimes
Hashim Thaçi, 58, was convicted by The Hague for crimes committed while he was senior commander of the Kosovo Liberation ArmyEurope live – latest upda…
China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says
China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.…
Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.…
EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.…
Colonel cleared over handling of soldier abuse case
Jaysley Beck, 19, took her own life at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire after she was sexually assaulted.…
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.…
US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".…
At least 20 killed as multi-storey building collapses in Gaza City
Rescuers are searching through the rubble for survivors after a damaged apartment building collapsed overnight in Gaza.…
First Thing: Houthis appear to target Mecca as House votes to end Trump’s war on Iran
Vote comes amid Republican call to impeach defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus a catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn is returned homeGood morning. Saudi…
French former minister on trial over alleged Renault-Nissan lobbying
Rachida Dati, 61, is accused of taking money from the carmaker in return for political influence.…
US political rivals Sanders and Bannon unite on AI warning
US senator Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon have united to warn against the dangers of AI.…
Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.…
Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.…
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.…
Judge explains compassionate release of murderer who failed to return to NI jail
Gary Anderson, who is serving 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, remains on the run on Wednesday.…
Colonel cleared of not properly handling allegations by soldier who killed herself
Samantha Shepherd faced court martial over case of 19-year-old Jaysley Beck, who had made a sexual assault claimA senior army officer has been cleared…
US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means
The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon.…
Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive
The recent flare-up in the Yemen conflict has seen tens of thousands of people displaced in Taiz governorate.…
In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses
The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.…
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.…
Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn
Moment Kash Patel's senate hearing takes bizarre turn…
Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.…
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine
National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.…