Terrorism & Security

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

BBC World News • Jun 16, 2026
Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid

The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid

The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder

A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder

A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence

The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet

Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the confli...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men

The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says

US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years

The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years

The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites

The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effectiv...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites

The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effectiv...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including V...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard rep...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Teh...

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests

The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces

Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.

Terrorism & Security Jun 16, 2026

Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces

Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.