Terrorism & Security

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

BBC World News May 18, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge rul...

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime ...

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak

One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime ...

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

On Monday Iran said it had responded to the latest US proposal and that exchanges with Washington were continuing.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to l...

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak

Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Where Are The Carriers As Of May 17, 2026: Ford Is Finally Home

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived home in Norfolk after a grueling, record-setting 326-day deployment. The...

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Navy E/A-18G Growlers Collide At Idaho Air Show

All four crew members parachuted out as the aircraft entangled together and plummeted to the ground. The post Navy E/A-1...

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Terrorism & Security May 18, 2026

Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

Terrorism & Security May 17, 2026

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 politica...

Terrorism & Security May 17, 2026

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 politica...