Terrorism & Security

Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

BBC World News Apr 29, 2026
Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims

There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed'...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

China is America’s Military Equal Now And In Any Future Fight, Marine General Warns

Faced with the rapidly growing China threat, the U.S. has to start hardening its bases now, said Marine Lt. Gen. Stephen...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Marines Realizing They Can’t Depend On Army Alone For Ballistic Missile Defense

The Marines currently rely on already strained Army units to provide defense against incoming ballistic missiles, which ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Marines Offer Glimpse Of New Plan For Its Future Ground Combat Forces

Ground Combat Element 2040 offers hints into how the Marines expect to fight in a future dominated by AI and autonomous ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029

The MQ-58 with conventional landing gear will mark the beginning of the Marines’ operational Collaborative Combat Airc...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes

How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting

Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of Presid...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting

Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of Presid...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes

Authorities say the Coco platform has been linked to sexual abuse of children, drug offences, rape and murder.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes

Authorities say the Coco platform has been linked to sexual abuse of children, drug offences, rape and murder.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps

The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of rac...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Oil price jumps to $117 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps

The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of rac...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped

Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims

The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims

The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappea...

Terrorism & Security Apr 29, 2026

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappea...