Terrorism & Security

One dead, multiple injured after Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine

Twenty-one people have been injured, including a 15-year-old boy, with damage reported across all districts of Kyiv.

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At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it i...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate

Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate

Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

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I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak

Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explo...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it i...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says

The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says

The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media r...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media r...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked

The satirical group has gained millions of followers as "the voice of the lazy and unemployed".

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French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Watch: Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream - A look inside Brazil's World Cup base camp

BBC's Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team ...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

French pair held until trial after boys abandoned by road in Portugal

The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court ru...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda

The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.

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DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup

The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the ...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup

The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the ...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.