Terrorism & Security

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank

Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

BBC World News Mar 15, 2026
Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq

The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Th...

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq

The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Th...

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos

Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final

World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at India...

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win

Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

Terrorism & Security Mar 15, 2026

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postp...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postp...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defence Forces says it was...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England

France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thrille...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least fi...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least fi...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to r...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to r...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

Terrorism & Security Mar 14, 2026

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.