Terrorism & Security

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.

BBC World News Apr 2, 2026
Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president

General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

The judge dismissed all but three claims against Baldoni weeks before a trial date.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iran Is Losing Its Grip On Iraqi Militias

A former tier one operator in Iraq offers candid insights into the spike in attacks against U.S. interests by Iranian-ba...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffr...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

RC-135 Rivet Joint Surveillance Jet Caught ‘In The Nude’ In Texas

It's not common to see America's workhorse electronic intelligence collection jet stripped of its gray-and-white paint s...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Key Iranian Bridge Severed By Airstrikes

The bridge near Tehran, a critical artery and source of pride for Iran, was taken out soon after Trump’s threat to bom...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war

The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major dam...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to strikes, companies say

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major dam...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towa...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place

Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to sta...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to sta...

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

Terrorism & Security Apr 2, 2026

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando r...