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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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Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno

Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno

Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, the army says.…

Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs

Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs

Attack on ‘terrorist headquarters’ comes as Trump says he will not demand Lebanon is included in ceasefire dealIsrael has carried out airstrikes on th…

Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes southern Beirut days after ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes southern Beirut days after ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

Israel claimed it was attacking Hezbollah command centers in response to attacks on northern IsraelGaza’s health ministry said in its latest update th…

The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen

The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen

Taiz's Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center provides Yemenis with affordable treatment.…

Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?

It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.…

Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.…

Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.…

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition incl…

David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder

David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder

Deputy PM says he spoke to US vice-president about post that blamed ‘mass invasion of migrants’ for teenager’s deathUK politics live – latest updatesD…

From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war

From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war

Al Jazeera follows a teacher who navigates a new life marked by a weak internet, soaring prices, and solidarity rallies.…

Al Jazeera reports from Beirut after Israeli attack

Al Jazeera reports from Beirut after Israeli attack

Multiple explosions have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel launches new attacks, claiming to target Hezbollah.…

Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack

Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack

Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack.…

UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement

UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement

Move comes as 137 Labour MPs sign letter demanding ‘urgent, concrete action’ to stop settler violenceThe UK Foreign Office and a group of western coun…

Trump says will not unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached

Trump says will not unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached

Iranian officials have indicated the release of funds would build 'trust' needed to reach lasting deal ending war.…

Bolivia’s legislature passes law allowing use of troops against protesters

Bolivia’s legislature passes law allowing use of troops against protesters

New law grants president power to use military to clear roadblocks set up amid weeks of antigovernment demonstrations.…

Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.…

Zelenskyy meets key allies in London aiming to build on strikes on Russia

Zelenskyy meets key allies in London aiming to build on strikes on Russia

Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street amid optimism in Kyiv over state of warVolodymyr Zelenskyy met his staunches…

Hezbollah MP: Resistance defends Lebanon where the state failed

Hezbollah MP: Resistance defends Lebanon where the state failed

Ibrahim Moussawi says Hezbollah stepped in after diplomacy and the Lebanese state failed.…

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".…

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.…

Israel says Iran launched a missile at it, in a first during fragile ceasefire

Israel says Iran launched a missile at it, in a first during fragile ceasefire

The attack would be the first since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.…

Iran losing patience with Israel and US over ceasefire violations

Iran losing patience with Israel and US over ceasefire violations

Iran’s patience has reached its limit with the continuous violations of the ‘ceasefire’.…

Israel hits Beirut's suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah

Israel hits Beirut's suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah

The attack comes after Hezbollah struck Israel's military with fighter drones, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.…

Iran fires missiles at Israel after it attacked Beirut

Iran fires missiles at Israel after it attacked Beirut

Videos show missiles over Israel as the Israeli military says Iran launched a new wave of attacks.…

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Beirut attack ‘crossed all red lines’

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Beirut attack ‘crossed all red lines’

Iran's IRGC says the barrage of missiles is 'a warning' to Israel amid its ongoing siege of Lebanon.…

Celebrations seen in Tehran as missiles fly overhead towards Israel

Celebrations seen in Tehran as missiles fly overhead towards Israel

Iranian state TV broadcast scenes of celebration in Tehran as missiles flew overhead en route to Israel.…

Videos show missiles launched from Iran into Israel

Videos show missiles launched from Iran into Israel

Iranian media has released video showing missiles being launched towards Israel.…

Iran’s attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war

Iran’s attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war

Iran's attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war.…

The Papers:  'Iran fires missile barrage' and 'New Eriksen hell'

The Papers: 'Iran fires missile barrage' and 'New Eriksen hell'

Iran's latest strike on Israel and Danish footballer Christian Eriksen's on-field collapse are prominent on Monday's papers.…

Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his "no new wars" campaign message

Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his "no new wars" campaign message

President Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" as he campaigned for the White House in …