A Brisbane private schoolboy, 16 in 2024, allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and the Labour Day march, influenced by the Unabomber. He researched bomb-making, bought chemicals, and wrote a manifesto mirroring Ted Kaczynski's anti-technology and anti-capitalist ideology. He pleaded not guilty in Queensland Supreme Court.
British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson reported being detained at Heathrow Airport and having his phone seized. This follows his extensive online commentary on recent racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland, sparked by a stabbing incident.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped and had his phones seized by British police at Heathrow Airport upon his return from Russia via Turkey. The devices were seized under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was detained at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws. His phones were seized under the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019.
A 14-year-old girl is charged with three counts of attempted murder and two of possessing a bladed article after stabbings at a Manchester school, with a counter-terrorism unit leading the investigation.
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into a stabbing at a Manchester school where two pupils and a teacher were injured. A 14-year-old girl was arrested and released, and detectives are keeping an open mind about the motivation.
The US Pentagon has appointed Elias Arriaza, who participated in the January 6 Capitol riot, to a sensitive national security role in counter-terrorism, sparking concern among Defense Department staff. Arriaza pleaded guilty to trespassing and was sentenced to 14 days in jail.
The Pentagon has appointed Elias Arriaza, convicted for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot, to a sensitive national security position focused on counter-terrorism, sparking internal concerns. Arriaza, who expressed remorse, was previously sentenced to 14 days for entering a restricted building.
Australia is preparing for an imminent El Niño, with the Bureau of Meteorology and other agencies forecasting its development in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization noted a 90% chance of El Niño forming in the Pacific before November.
Queensland counter-terrorism police have charged a 13-year-old boy with planning an attack on a regional school north of Brisbane. The teenager was arrested after allegedly making threats at a business in Maryborough while armed with a knife.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretariat and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre (AUCTC) have signed a framework cooperation agreement to enhance ties and address challenges in their respective zones of responsibility.
Taiwan's Coast Guard led a joint counter-terrorism exercise at Taipei Port, involving 97 special forces personnel from multiple agencies including police and military. The drill simulated attacks during election rallies and attempted escapes via the port, testing inter-agency coordination and response capabilities.
China strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, which caused significant casualties. Beijing expressed condolences to the victims and their families and pledged continued support for Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts.
India and Cyprus have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership, signing agreements on defense cooperation, counter-terrorism, and establishing a joint working group. The leaders also discussed investment, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and Cyprus' support for India's UNSC bid.
India and Egypt agreed to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism, focusing on training, cybersecurity, and intelligence sharing. Both nations expressed concern over the use of drones and AI in terrorism and condemned recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi.
Russia plans to discuss enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation with Africa at an upcoming international security forum in Moscow. The forum will also cover preparations for the Russia-Africa summit in October, amidst complex situations in Mali and the Sahel, and alleged Ukrainian sabotage activities against Africa.
Russia is set to discuss enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation with African nations at an international security forum in Moscow. The discussions come as terrorist groups seek to expand influence in regions like Mali and the Sahel, and amidst allegations of Ukrainian sabotage and French efforts to regain influence in Africa.
The new US Counter-Terrorism Strategy, published by Donald Trump's administration, names Mohammad Sharifulah, also known as "Jafar," an organizer of the "Crocus City Hall" attack and a member of ISIS's "Vilayat Khorasan" group, as a target of extradition and arrest for attacks on US military in Afghanistan.
London's Met Police have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people following a surge in antisemitic attacks, including a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green, with Commissioner Mark Rowley stating British Jews are 'not currently safe' in the capital.
Man, 45, and 52-year-old woman held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson after blaze in WhitechapelTwo people have been arrested by counter-terrorism officers investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in east London.A 45-year-old man and a woman, 52, were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson and have been taken into police custody. Continue reading...
Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 citiesFifa World Cup matches set to be held across the United States face heightened terrorism risks, with experts warning that vulnerabilities are being amplified by the US-Israel conflict with Iran and a depletion of counter-terrorism expertise within federal law enforcement.The biggest threat stems from homegrown violent extremists, often lone actors that may have become radicalized online by extreme political views or jihadists such as the Islamic State (Isis), said four counter-terror experts interviewed. Continue reading...
Team of 100 extra officers is aimed at providing ‘more consistent model of protection’ for Jewish communitiesPolitics live – latest updatesThe number of antisemitic hate crimes recorded in April in London was the highest in two years, data shows, as the Metropolitan police commit to deploying 100 extra officers to protect Jewish communities.The force says a “community protection team” will be set up, combining neighbourhood policing with counter-terrorism capabilities, as British Jews face “some of the highest levels of hate crime alongside significant terrorist and hostile state threats”. Continue reading...
Counter-terrorism officers investigating blaze at former synagogue in Tower HamletsCounter-terrorism police are investigating a fire at a former synagogue in Tower Hamlets, east London, the Metropolitan police have said.More details soon … Continue reading...
Minor damage to gates is believed to have been caused by fire that CCTV shows was started deliberately, Met saysCounter-terrorism officers are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue in east London, the Metropolitan police have said.The Jewish security charity Shomrim said fire crews were called out to the building in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, in the early hours of Tuesday. Continue reading...
