Terrorism & Security

Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father

Ahmed Al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.

BBC World News Jun 24, 2026
Terrorism & Security Jun 24, 2026

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran

The resolution passed on Tuesday was largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict on...

Terrorism & Security Jun 24, 2026

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

Terrorism & Security Jun 24, 2026

Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.

Terrorism & Security Jun 24, 2026

Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.

Terrorism & Security Jun 24, 2026

Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot

An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.

Terrorism & Security Jun 24, 2026

Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot

An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Germany rail network briefly halted nationwide due to IT malfunction

Rail company Deutsche Bahn had to pause train services across the country for more than two-and-a-half hours.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist

The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the Chin...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?

The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Germany rail network comes to complete halt nationwide due to IT malfunction

Rail company Deutsche Bahn has paused train services across the country due to a nationwide IT disruption.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp

Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Blood ties and opportunity: Why more World Cup players than ever are not representing their birth nations

Nearly a quarter of footballers at the 2026 tournament are not playing for their country of birth.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

NATO And Ukraine Turning To Private Sector To Help Crater Russian Airfields

A new challenge offers a reward to anyone who can develop a system to deny Russia use of its airfields. The post NATO An...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Air Force’s Fightertown Alaska Plan Takes Shape

The Air Force intends to drastically expand its premier northern outpost as Alaska's importance for Arctic and Pacific o...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

What Was The “Jellyfish-Like” Drone Swarm The Downed F-15E Pilot Reportedly Saw Over Iran?

One source described the Strike Eagle pilot seeing a “minefield of drones” in the skies over Iran, before their jet ...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings

Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the X-65 drone fly next year after suffering delays and cost growth. The po...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body

Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violat...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violat...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminishe...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge

Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nanc...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks

The Rastafarian man argued his religious rights were violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Sat...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Sat...

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services

The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.

Terrorism & Security Jun 23, 2026

Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.