Terrorism & Security

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes

The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

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As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freed...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers

The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Navy’s GARC Kamikaze Drone Boat Blew A Hole In Ex-USS Peleliu During Sinking Exercise

Just days after the Navy's first combat use of a kamikaze USV, RIMPAC saw one take center stage during the sinking of an...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Aerostar High-Altitude Balloons Being Turned Into Drone Motherships

Balloons laden with drones flying high in the stratosphere could persistently surveil enemy forces over vast areas and e...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situ...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain

The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires....

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year

Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people ...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year

Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people ...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered"...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered"...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid regio...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet

Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military cou...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet

Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military cou...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Cycling in rude health thanks to Pogacar and testing

Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid regio...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February

The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February

The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win

Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.