Terrorism & Security

Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned

Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.

BBC World News • Jul 16, 2026
Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient

Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production

The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast

A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Bea...

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast

A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Bea...

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and...

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says

Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Saudis Cleared To Buy A Whopping 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets

The Saudis are clearly arming themselves to defend against a massive number of drones in future conflicts. The post Sau...

Terrorism & Security Jul 16, 2026

Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire...

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'

Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-s...

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Here Are The U.S. Navy Warships Available To Support The Blockade Of Iran

More than 20 U.S. Navy warships, including two carrier strike groups and an amphibious ready group, are underway in the ...

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win

Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England w...

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

US military to start testosterone testing, Hegseth says

"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth...

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Crackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row

Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC

Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?

The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers

Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

UK “Did Not Buy” F-35A For Nuclear Role: RAF

The statement casts new uncertainty over how Britain plans to restore its NATO nuclear strike role. The post UK “Did N...

Terrorism & Security Jul 15, 2026

First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks

In addition to striking Iranian targets, CENTCOM also turned away two ships trying to run the new blockade. The post Fir...