Terrorism & Security

Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

BBC World News Jun 1, 2026
Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Watch: Fans break glass door trying to see Netflix star

Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade's Zhang Linghe.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot

Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have b...

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf

Washington and Tehran targeted each other's military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups...

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups...

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Terrorism & Security Jun 1, 2026

A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky

A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for ...

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US me...

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US me...

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

Terrorism & Security May 31, 2026

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.