Terrorism & Security

Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why

Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

BBC World News May 16, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

Seven people were injured, two seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier

Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police s...

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the B...

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say

President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok

Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the ...

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces

The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

Terrorism & Security May 16, 2026

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop

Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in Indiaâ€...

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cann...

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Mysterious Chinese SUV With Massive Roof Featured In Trump Motorcade In Beijing

The bizarre-looking high-top SUVs were among several notable vehicles spotted in President Trump's motorcade during his ...

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

The water tastes metallic. The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week ...

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

Terrorism & Security May 15, 2026

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.