Terrorism & Security

'Very difficult to stop': BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel

An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.

BBC World News Mar 18, 2026
Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

'Very difficult to stop': BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel

An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

U.S. Used Its New 5,000-Pound Bunker Busters To Hit Iranian Anti-Ship Missile Sites: Reports

The GBU-72/B sits between the common 2,000lb bunker buster and the far more powerful 30,000lb GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Celebrations in Morocco but devastation in Senegal after Africa Cup of Nations decision

Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Pair win Turing Award for computer encryption breakthrough

It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

King Charles greets Nigerian president in Windsor sunshine

The King and President Tinubu will give speeches later at the state banquet, to be attended by political leaders and cel...

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral

Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another un...

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powe...

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its pow...

Terrorism & Security Mar 18, 2026

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its pow...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Navy Juggles Its Aircraft Carrier Plans To Stay Afloat

One carrier was already tired before it had a fire, another saw its service life extended for the second time, while the...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike

His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Navy E-2D Hawkeye Radar Planes Appear To Be Rushing To The Middle East

The E-2 Hawkeye is the most capable platform in U.S. service for spotting drones and other low-flying Iranian threats. T...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case

It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 year...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 year...

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

Terrorism & Security Mar 17, 2026

Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.