Terrorism & Security

Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change

This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untested generation to shape its future.

BBC World News • Mar 5, 2026
Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers

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

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Texas lawmaker admits 'lapse in judgement' in affair with aide

The admission from the married Republican, Tony Gonzales, comes after a House panel launched an ethics investigation.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says

More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Terrorism & Security Mar 5, 2026

Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail

Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens

Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

How depleted stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the B...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

The Last Time A U.S. Navy Submarine Sunk An Enemy Ship In Combat

While it’s been almost a century since the last kill by an American submarine, other navies have done so more recently...

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

'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Strikes Hobble Iranian Missile Threat As Concerns Over Interceptor Stockpile Mount

There is a war of attrition ongoing between Iran's stockpiles of standoff weapons and the U.S. and its allies' supplies ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues

An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and wh...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

One Of Iran’s Most Advanced Wacky Catamaran Warships Sunk In Epic Fury

The Shahid Soleimani class warship is now on the list of ships the U.S. has sunk, with the Iranian Navy looking more lik...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues

The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved ...

Terrorism & Security Mar 4, 2026

US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says

Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.