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counter-terrorism
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order-order.comfinance33 days ago
Home Office Unit Advised Police on Messaging After Belfast Stabbing and Resulting Protests
The Research, Information and Communications Unit worked with Northern Ireland police after the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie and provided input on family statements in two cases involving migrant suspects.
paulthepaperbear.wordpress.comworld33 days ago
Activist Stopped at Heathrow Under Schedule 3 Powers After Russia Trip
British police stopped a man at Heathrow airport on Saturday and seized his phones under counter-terrorism powers. The man had returned from Russia via Turkey and was released after questioning.
upi.comworld67 days ago
Nigerian Military Denies Reports of Civilian Deaths in Niger State Airstrikes
The Nigerian military has rejected reports that civilians were killed during airstrikes conducted in Niger state. The denial follows local accounts alleging deaths and injuries among non-combatants. No independent verification of the casualties has been provided.
The Guardianpolitics69 days ago
Trump Administration Releases 16-Page Counterterrorism Strategy Prioritizing Cartels, Jihadists, and Violent Left-Wing Extremists
Sebastian Gorka introduced the document on a call with journalists Wednesday. The memo prioritizes narcoterrorists, legacy Islamist terrorists and violent left-wing extremists while making no mention of far-right ideology. It singles out radically pro-transgender ideology for neu…
The Guardianworld71 days ago
Sydney Woman Charged With Joining Islamic State Refused Bail
A Sydney woman charged with joining the Islamic State group will remain in custody after a court refused her bail application. Prosecutors described the case against her as strong and straightforward. Two other women who returned from Syria were charged by police in Melbourne on…
BBC Newsworld71 days ago
Three Women Linked to Islamic State Arrested in Australia After Returning from Syria
Four Australian women and nine children who had been held in a Syrian detention camp arrived in Melbourne and Sydney on Thursday after years linked to Islamic State. Police immediately arrested three of the women on charges including slavery offences described as crimes against h…
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The Bbcworld68 days agoUpdated
Two arrested over suspected arson at former East London synagogue
A 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson after a fire was deliberately started at a former synagogue in Whitechapel, east London. Minor damage was caused to gates and a lock at the building, which is in the process of being…
mumbrella.com.auworld72 days agoUpdated
Australia Repatriates Women and Children from Syrian Detention Camps
A group of 11 women and children landed in Melbourne at about 5:30pm Thursday after departing Damascus the previous day, with another woman and child expected in Sydney. All hold Australian passports after more than seven years in al-Roj detention camp. Australian Federal Police…
The Guardianworld72 days ago
28-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Posing as Student at Bronx High School for Two Weeks
Kacy Claassen enrolled at Westchester Square Academy claiming to be 16 and attended classes for two weeks before her April 27 arrest. Separate incidents include a fatal school shooting in Brazil and the planned return of 13 Australians from a Syrian camp.
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al-monitor.comworld79 days agoUpdated
Australian Inquiry Recommends Increased Security and Gun Law Changes After Bondi Shooting
An interim report from a royal commission into the Bondi Beach mass shooting has proposed 14 recommendations, including enhanced security for Jewish events and accelerated gun reforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the government would implement all suggestions. The atta…
manilatimes.networld79 days ago
Australian Antisemitism Inquiry Recommends Security and Firearms Changes
A high-level inquiry in Australia examined antisemitism and identified inconsistencies in policing high-risk events. It recommended a review of joint counter-terrorism teams and backed firearms reforms. The findings come amid recent concerns over security measures.
politics79 days ago
Australian Government Accepts All 14 Recommendations from Royal Commission into Bondi Beach Attack
The Australian government has agreed to implement all 14 recommendations from the interim report of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism, released on April 30, 2026, following the December 2025 Bondi Beach terror attack. The report includes nine public recommendations and five…
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citizen.co.zaworld85 days ago
UK Police Arrest 25 in Counter-Terrorism Operation
British authorities have arrested 25 individuals in counter-terrorism operations, with eight charged and one convicted. The actions follow reports of threats to the Jewish community in the UK. A recent protest in London highlighted tensions related to the Iranian government.
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news.sky.comworld87 days ago
Eight Arrested in London Counter-Terror Investigation into Alleged Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites
Counter-terrorism police in England arrested eight people over an alleged conspiracy to commit arson attacks on Jewish community sites in London. The arrests follow a series of incidents since late March, including attacks on ambulances, synagogues, and a charity. A total of 23 i…
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London Police Investigate Video of Drone Attack on Israeli Embassy
London police are examining a video posted online where a group claims to have targeted the Israeli Embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances. Kensington Gardens has been closed as officers assess discarded items in the area, though the embassy was not attacked. The inves…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld100 days ago
British Man Charged with Directing Al-Shabaab Activities in Somalia from 2007 to 2010
Jermaine Grant, a 43-year-old British man, faces charges related to his alleged involvement with the Al-Shabaab group in Somalia. The charges include directing the group's activities and attending training camps between 2007 and 2010. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magi…