Terrorism & Security

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

BBC World News May 7, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war

Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardl...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price

US President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his coun...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in ...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in ...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

My God… The F-14 Tomcat May Actually Fly Again Over The United States

Long regarded as a flight of fancy, the "Maverick Act" could put an F-14 back into operation in the U.S. for the first t...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Camouflaged F-15E Painted To Mark F-111’s Libya Raid Blasts Through Mach Loop On First Flight

Hauling eight inert GBU-12 laser-guided bombs, the F-15E painted for the anniversary of Operation Eldorado Canyon made a...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers

The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria

Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Disturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory

Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by dist...

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island

A 69-year-old woman who later died in South Africa is among those who left MV Hondius at St Helena.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note

Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note

Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers

The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

'My heart is in a million pieces': Vigils in Australia for five-year-old allegedly killed in Outback

Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

'My heart is in a million pieces': Vigils in Australia for five-year-old allegedly killed in Outback

Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.

Terrorism & Security May 7, 2026

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.