Terrorism & Security

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

BBC World News Apr 14, 2026
Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says

The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its co...

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says

The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its co...

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother's frail health as she is detained in...

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin

The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let camera...

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede

An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Terrorism & Security Apr 14, 2026

Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour

It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?

The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is ge...

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowle...

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out

California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims

Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual haras...

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

This May Be Our Best Look At Ukraine’s Secretive New Surface-To-Air Missile

The Koral surface-to-air missile apparently made its public debut as part of a recent lineup of homegrown weapon systems...

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

'They are striking everywhere' - Paramedics in Lebanon speak to BBC after Israeli strikes

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is n...

Terrorism & Security Apr 13, 2026

BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is n...