Terrorism & Security

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs

From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

BBC World News May 8, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus

From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Australian by-election a litmus test for right-wing One Nation Party

Victory for the populist party in Farrer, New South Wales, would see One Nation's first MP elected to Australia's nation...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called uniden...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

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

Concrete is the new black. The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week ...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirm...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirm...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia

Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

What Is Behind Turkey’s Pursuit Of An ICBM?

An unexpected reveal of a previously unknown intercontinental ballistic missile has raised major questions about Ankaraâ...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine wa...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Greece's examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine wa...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

The Newly Released Government UFO Archives Will Leave You Shrugging

The latest release of records follows years of muddled messaging and controversial claims on a topic with real national ...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

F/A-18 Super Hornet Drops Bombs Down Smoke Stacks Of Iranian Tankers Running Blockade

The attack comes as the UAE claims it was struck again by Iran and hours after the U.S. and Iran exchanged blows. The po...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic sol...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts

Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of ...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirm...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities acrosst the US

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire

The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Sovie...

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

Terrorism & Security May 8, 2026

Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.