Terrorism & Security

'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount

Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.

BBC World News • Jul 23, 2026
Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires

A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matte...

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas

The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children

Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against ...

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main i...

Terrorism & Security Jul 23, 2026

Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

Canada's industry is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justi...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Air-To-Ground Capabilities Are Already Creeping Into The F-15EX’s Mission Set

The F-15EX's current job is the same as its F-15C predecessor, strictly air-to-air combat, but that is going to change. ...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications

Just as the war with Iran looks about to fully erupt again, the Houthis are going to put an even tighter squeeze on the ...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matte...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs

The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to l...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers

This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas

The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say

Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze in Lima as local media report it may have been arson.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say

Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze in Lima as local media report it may have been arson.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General

General Dan Caine’s disclosure bolsters reports that a Ukrainian F-16 downed a Russian Su-35S this month. The post Ukr...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK’s Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft

BAE Systems just unveiled its stealthy CCA with some intriguing features. The post Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UKR...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority

The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies

The CHAOS program aims to give friendly ground forces new, cheaper ways to strike ships and targets on land at extended ...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist

The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations

The ship will be capable of launching and recovering helicopters, drones and small boats, and acting as a sea base for o...

Terrorism & Security Jul 22, 2026

Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.