Terrorism & Security

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".

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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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

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

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

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

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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.

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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.

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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".

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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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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 3w ago

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...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

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.

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Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu

The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss.

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US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says

The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch

It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms

It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process...

Terrorism & Security 3w ago

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should se...