Terrorism & Security

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

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Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

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A-10 Warthogs Arrive In England Festooned With Nose Art And Mission Markings From Epic Fury

The markings on the A-10s seen at RAF Lakenheath today offer an indication of what they did during the fight against Ira...

Terrorism & Security 8h ago

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Everyday is like Sunday... The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week a...

Terrorism & Security 10h ago

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a ...

Terrorism & Security 11h ago

Boeing Drops Out Of Navy’s T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition

The field of competitors to design and build the Navy's next jet trainer has narrowed to just two teams, and both are pu...

Terrorism & Security 11h ago

Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republi...

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Russia Building New Infrastructure For Major Troop Deployments Along NATO’s Northern Flank

As Russia builds facilities for tens of thousands of troops, NATO is also bolstering its defenses with a new Arctic comb...

Terrorism & Security 13h ago

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

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Germany And Spain Launch ‘Team Gen 6’ After Europe’s Next-Gen Fighter Effort Collapses

The emerging coalition could reshape Europe’s future fighter landscape, but it still needs political backing, lots of ...

Terrorism & Security 15h ago

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests

Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

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Four U-2S Spy Planes Would Be Restored In Bill That Would Save The Dragon Lady Fleet

Congress is moving again to block the Air Force from retiring the U-2 amid continued questions about capability gaps. Th...

Terrorism & Security 15h ago

Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'

The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included mu...

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French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings

The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

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Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM

José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

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More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

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Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

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Tributes paid to David Hockney, a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art

Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

Terrorism & Security 18h ago

Air India crash investigation update reveals few details

A statement said "significant progress" had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago...

Terrorism & Security 21h ago

Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike

The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.

Terrorism & Security 21h ago

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Terrorism & Security 21h ago

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Terrorism & Security 21h ago

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

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David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artis...

Terrorism & Security 23h ago

'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him

Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.

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'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut

The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

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What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?

People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

Terrorism & Security 1d ago

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't behol...