Terrorism & Security

'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

BBC World News • Mar 13, 2026
Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated

The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated

The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military says

The US Central Command says rescue efforts are under way after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada...

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs

Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded in the Gulf

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded in the Gulf

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

UK MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'

Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 13, 2026

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

UFC fighters will visit the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, this weekend for a training seminar on techniques and tac...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie

U.S. Central Command says two aircraft were involved in the incident and that a search and rescue effort is currently un...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Navy Is Firing Its Railgun Again After Abandoning It For Years

The Trump class "battleship" has breathed new life into the Navy's railgun ambitions, which it previously shelved after ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man he...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man he...

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf

The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.

Terrorism & Security Mar 12, 2026

Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf

The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.