A 25-year-old Irish law student, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, has been charged with possession of explosives after a sophisticated bomb was intercepted near the UK-Irish border, intended for an under-car attack in Northern Ireland.
Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, a law student from County Kildare, was charged with possessing explosives after a bomb was found in her car near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. Her defence claims she was unaware of the bag's contents, allegedly tasked to transport it to Northern Ireland.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
A 1.2 million-hectare private weapons and aerospace testing facility, MaxQ range, will open near Thargomindah, Queensland, by mid-2028. The $15 million project, co-funded by the Queensland government, aims to bolster sovereign defence capabilities and create 60 jobs.
An unnamed city government announced stricter security measures for its subway system, including mandatory scanning of passengers and X-raying of carry-on items, alongside new prohibitions on certain goods. The enhanced enforcement has caused long queues and passenger complaints.
Apollo Micro Systems is acquiring a 41.33% stake in Premier Explosives for Rs 1,550 crore to bolster its defense and aerospace capabilities. The deal, expected to close by December 2026, includes a mandatory open offer to public shareholders and aims to strengthen India's indigenous defense manufacturing.
Les dirigeants de l'OTAN se sont réunis à Ankara, affichant leur unité malgré les crises en Ukraine et au Moyen-Orient. Donald Trump a promis des licences pour la fabrication de missiles Patriot en Ukraine, tout en critiquant le manque de soutien face à l'Iran.
L'OCDE propose des mesures drastiques pour redresser la France, incluant l'âge de départ à la retraite et les aides aux entreprises, à moins d'un an de l'élection présidentielle. Ces propositions interviennent dans un contexte de craintes de nouvelle crise financière, alimentées par la dette privée et l'IA.
Germany's Federal Prosecutor General has charged a Ukrainian national, identified as Sergey K., with involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. Prosecutors allege he and accomplices acted on behalf of Ukrainian state authorities, using a rented yacht to transport explosives.
Russia's FSB arrested two individuals in Crimea accused of spying for Ukrainian military intelligence. They allegedly gathered data on Russian military deployments and train movements, and received components for an IED. Criminal cases for high treason and illegal possession of explosives have been opened.
A Ukrainian drone carrying explosives crashed and exploded in a rural area of Türkiye's Trabzon province. No casualties or major damage were reported, though local residents experienced brief panic. This is the latest in a series of drone crashes along Türkiye's Black Sea coast.
A drone carrying nearly 5 kg of explosives crashed in a forested area in Turkey's Trabzon Province. Specialists believe the UAV is Ukrainian. No injuries were reported.
Jagger Strang, 18, was sentenced to three years and 11 months in custody after admitting to possessing explosive substances and threatening to bomb Stafford College and kill students. Police found explosives at his Stafford home following reports from college staff.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) canceled its contract for Webloc, a surveillance tool enabling warrantless mobile device tracking, after lawmakers, a prosecutor, and a judge raised legal concerns. The decision follows a 'pilot' program and pressure from Senators Ron Wyden and Michael Cloud.
Myanmar's military junta is increasingly using improvised aircraft like motorized paragliders (paramotors) and gyrocopters for deadly attacks on civilian areas. These cheap, hard-to-track aircraft drop bombs on villages, schools, and hospitals, causing widespread destruction and casualties, and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Edinburgh Airport reopened Saturday morning after a security alert on Friday night led to the evacuation of parts of the terminal due to a "potentially suspicious package." An explosive ordnance disposal team investigated, causing significant passenger disruption. Normal services are being restored.
A Hong Kong programmer, Cheung Lai-ming, has been convicted of four charges related to making explosives at his public rental flat. He admitted to possessing over 20kg of chemicals and intended to cause "maximum chaos" by targeting officials, police, and judges.
The US Justice Department has charged at least five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House for Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The FBI learned of the plan on June 10 and made arrests in multiple states, stopping the alleged attacks.
South Korea launched a joint inspection of 42 workplaces handling military explosives on Monday, following a deadly blast at a Hanwha Aerospace plant that killed five people. The inspection aims to review safety protocols and practices related to the manufacturing, storage, and testing of explosives.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Avon and Somerset police's contact with Jo Shaw, who died in an explosion in Bristol on May 3rd. Her former partner, Ryan Kelly, also died in the incident, which is being treated as a homicide. The investigation covers a five-year period.
An explosion in Kaungtup village, Shan State, Myanmar, killed 38-40 people. The blast is believed to have involved unstable gelignite stored in the village for mining. The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), which controls the area, stated an investigation is ongoing.
An explosion at a building in northeastern Myanmar, reportedly storing mining explosives, killed over 40 people and injured around 70 on Sunday. The blast occurred in the TNLA-controlled village of Kaungtup, near the Chinese border. The rebel group confirmed storing gelignite and is investigating.
An explosion in a village in Myanmar's Shan State, controlled by the TNLA, killed at least 46 people, including children and three Chinese nationals. The blast, believed to be accidental, destroyed hundreds of homes and injured 74 others. Rescue teams are continuing operations.
The NIA conducted searches in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka regarding a large explosives seizure in Malappuram, Kerala, arresting six accused and seizing digital devices, documents, and explosives, revealing grave national security implications.
