Terrorism & Security

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

BBC World News • 1w ago
Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine

Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC

There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79

He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections

South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?

The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washi...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa

One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing

The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds

The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds

The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia

More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia

More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico

The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore

Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore

Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore

Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

A new skyline of data centres is rising in rural China

The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions

The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the ...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Trump tells UN he has 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' Iran or make peace deal

His tone contrasted with remarks earlier from UN Secretary General António Guterres, who warned global divisions were d...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

U.K. Sending Voyager Tanker To Help Defend Saudi Airspace

The tanker deployment will support Saudi Arabia's defense against Houthi missiles and drones. The post U.K. Sending Voya...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE

The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election

Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election

Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election

Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.