Terrorism & Security

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

BBC World News Apr 11, 2026
Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans

The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in histo...

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in histo...

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests

Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls

The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls

The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital

The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Irish police push back fuel protesters at oil refinery

Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle

The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle

The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?

Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electo...

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the i...

Terrorism & Security Apr 11, 2026

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the i...