Terrorism & Security

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

BBC World News • May 22, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed t...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

A-10 Warthog’s New Aerial Refueling Probe Is Now Operational In The Middle East

In just six weeks, the probe went from its first flight to being deployed to a place where fighting could erupt again at...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer

Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer

Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest

Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 min...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vacc...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power...

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure

The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure

The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police

A wrap party for the upcoming film Three Incestuous Sisters fell foul of Stromboli's no music on Wednesdays rule.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war

Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

Terrorism & Security May 22, 2026

US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war

US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munition...