Terrorism & Security

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

BBC World News Apr 5, 2026
Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

It comes a week before votes are cast and follows warnings of so-called false flag operations blamed on Ukraine.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as p...

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as p...

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopter Destroyed At Forward Landing Site In Iran

At least one burned-out AH/MH-6 Little Bird can be seen in photos of the austere airfield that served as a hub for the r...

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

F-15E Weapon Systems Officer Shot Down Over Iran Has Been Rescued

The airman was rescued by U.S. special operations forces reportedly after a fierce firefight that was the culmination of...

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no

Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in th...

Terrorism & Security Apr 5, 2026

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

Iran Is Piercing Israel’s Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases

Unleashing submunitions at high altitudes has helped Iran to get through Israel's terminal missile defenses, and is a ta...

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials sai...

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breac...

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breac...

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran

The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran

The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Terrorism & Security Apr 4, 2026

UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.