Terrorism & Security

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67

The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

BBC World News • Apr 10, 2026
Terrorism & Security Apr 10, 2026

India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media

The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

How America’s Shahed-136 Clone Became An “Indispensible” Weapon Of War

Michael Horowitz, who pushed for the LUCAS drone program while at the Pentagon, offers unique insights into its genesis ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The announcement came after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday which killed 303 people, according...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

The first lady went on to say, 'I am not Epstein's victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump'.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Iran Ceasefire Hangs In Balance As Israel Bombards Lebanon

Energy prices are climbing amid concerns that shipping through the strait remains minimal even after the U.S.‑Iran cea...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Inside The Air Force’s Elite Ghost Tanker Unit

TWZ Special Access: We flew aboard the unique KC-135R that is the centerpiece of the Air Force's aerial refueling test f...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Navy MQ-4C Triton’s Fate Unknown After Disappearing From Flight Tracking Over Persian Gulf

Tracking data shows the MQ-4C rapidly losing altitude after declaring an unspecified in-flight emergency. The post Navy ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that com...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that com...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC

Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC

Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denie...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denie...

Terrorism & Security Apr 9, 2026

Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers

The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.