Terrorism & Security

Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack

Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.

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Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Estée Lauder sues Jo Malone over use of name in collaboration with Zara

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school

Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being inves...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly Moscow concert attack

Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500, the deadliest mass sho...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere

Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60

Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album

The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album

The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action

Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an e...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's presi...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin

The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin

The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

What did we learn from China's biggest political meeting?

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women'

Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic

Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he bel...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

'I imagine they had a healthy sex life early on' - Jones and Grant in Austen-inspired drama

Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's presi...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters

The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly f...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Did B-2s Just Drop GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators On Another Iranian Nuclear Site?

Satellite imagery shows a prized hardened facility at Iran's Parchin military complex with three massive impact points i...