Terrorism & Security

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

BBC World News May 11, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Anti-Drone “Cope Cage” Appears On Russian Patrol Boat

Ukrainian drone attacks on naval targets are driving the development of new defenses, but overhead screens alone have dw...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'

The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably w...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'

One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, he...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

C-5 Galaxies Now Slated To Keep Flying Until 2050 As Readiness Plummets To 37 Percent

Nothing in the USAF's inventory can do what a C-5 can, but even after costly upgrades, they remain extremely temperament...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram

A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to ...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “imposs...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram

A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to ...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Bosnia's powerful peace envoy quits, with questions over role's future

Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States....

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Bosnia's powerful peace envoy quits, with questions over role's future

Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States....

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid

A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Ailing Iranian Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer

Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in pri...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants

The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Police find body believed to be of fugitive Australian shooter

A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over a triple murder.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

BBC tours England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds

Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

US national on repatriation flight tests positive for hantavirus

Another one of 17 Americans who are being flown home has mild symptoms, the US health department says.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Modi urges Indians to work from home and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?

The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Where Are The Carriers As Of May 11, 2026: 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade

Meanwhile, USS Nimitz has made a stop in Rio as part of its circumnavigation of South America and repositioning cruise t...

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?

Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

Terrorism & Security May 11, 2026

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz ...