Terrorism & Security

Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran

President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

BBC World News May 6, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 6, 2026

Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit

Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

Terrorism & Security May 6, 2026

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

Terrorism & Security May 6, 2026

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?

Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succes...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

India's fiercest female politician faces a fight for survival

Mamata Banerjee loses West Bengal state, throwing her party - and political future - into doubt.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Smaller AIM-9X Sidewinder For Stealthy Weapons Bays Is In Development

More compact AIM-9Xs will allow aircraft to carry more at once and make them easier to fit at all inside the weapons bay...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea

Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea

Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says

As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting start...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon

The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon

The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow

Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread

Joint Chiefs Chairman says Iran attacked U.S. forces 10 times during the ceasefire. The post New Iranian Attacks On UAE ...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Navy’s Unwanted Sea Base Ship Will Test At-Sea Rearming Of Destroyer

At-sea reloading demonstrated by USNS Montford Point could be key in a future fight in the Pacific and give these ships ...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Turkey Developing Its Own Bladed ‘Ginsu’ Precision Guided Munition

Turkey is offering a derivative of its MAM-L lightweight munition with the same pop-out, sword-like blades as used on th...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce

Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations w...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopar...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopar...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper...

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.