Terrorism & Security

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.

BBC World News May 5, 2026
Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material

The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

Terrorism & Security May 5, 2026

Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Letter From Editor: 10 Years And 11,000 Articles Later

Letter from the editor: TWZ was launched 10 years ago today and we are still here and growing thanks to all of you. The ...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Ho...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Israel’s First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying

The first new tanker is set to arrive in Israel in around a month and will help relieve pressure on the IAF's tiny and v...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations

Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

U.S. AH-64 Apache, MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Sink Six Iranian Boats

Commercial vessels and American warships are coming under Iranian attack around the Strait of Hormuz as a new U.S. marit...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Confusion Surrounds Future Of U.S. Long-Range Missiles In Germany Amid Rift With White House

The latest U.S.-Germany rift could leave NATO in Europe outmatched by Russia’s long-range firepower, at least in the n...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations

They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister sa...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations

They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister sa...

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'

The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.

Terrorism & Security May 4, 2026

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'

The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.