Terrorism & Security

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

BBC World News Mar 4, 2026
Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests

It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby

The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby

The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South Ameri...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South Ameri...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Responsible For Shooting Down Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles: Report

The bizarre friendly fire incident resulted in the total loss of all three Strike Eagles, but their crews survived. Th...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere

The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan

It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Ethiopia's new 'smart' police station -does away with officers

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Trump’s Plan To Escort Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Would Put U.S. Navy Warships In The Crosshairs

U.S. Navy's surface combatants would be tasked with sailing repeatedly through a super weapons engagement zone to get sh...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island.

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

New Russian Air-Launched Cruise Missile Appears In Ukraine

The Izdeliye 30 is likely cheaper, faster to produce, and harder-hitting than previous Russian air-launched cruise missi...

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus...

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus...

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access

Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

More U.S. Fighter Aircraft Heading To Middle East

Additional F-35As and F-15Es will be arriving in the CENTCOM area of responsibility shortly. The post More U.S. Fighter ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access

Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war

Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe

Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter

Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 202...

Terrorism & Security Mar 3, 2026

Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property

The former Prince Andrew hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.