Terrorism news covering attacks, extremist groups, counterterrorism operations, radicalization, and global security responses.
Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces militants killed at least 33 people and burned more than 50 homes in Cantine village, eastern Congo. Attackers set fire to a health post, forcing approximately 180 Ebola patients to flee, raising transmission concerns in North Kivu.
A federal court rejected CAIR's attempt to block Florida's designation of the group as a foreign terrorist organization, dismissing claims of viewpoint-based discrimination. The ruling upholds Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order and new state law restricting funding and imposing penalties on CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood.
European authorities face a surge in bomb hoaxes targeting flights, forcing diversions and military escorts across the continent. Hungary deployed fighter jets to escort planes, while France reported new threats against aircraft. The disruptions follow recent attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems and drone incursions, raising security concerns ahead of the EU summit.
The Russian extremist group Male State has denied involvement in recent hoax bomb threats targeting Italian airports and airlines, with its founder mocking suggestions of participation on Telegram. The coordinated campaign caused significant flight disruptions across Europe, including diversions and evacuations, prompting Irish authorities to investigate the source of the threats which originated from addresses linked to Colombian state health services.
French authorities are investigating an Aer Lingus pilot who diverted from a designated military airfield during a hoax bomb threat, requiring fighter jet escort. Spain's foreign minister described the coordinated European disruptions as hybrid aggression and psychological warfare, though no explosives were found and all planes landed safely.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland seized six mobile phones from two properties in west Belfast during searches linked to right-wing extremism investigations. This operation follows a separate announcement linking explosive devices discovered in Belfast over the weekend to extreme right-wing terrorism.
A new documentary will examine the terror plot that led to the cancellation of Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. The film investigates the cultural context surrounding the incident and how fans responded to the disruptions.
RTE staff returned to Dublin offices after Irish police completed searches following bomb threats. Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed confidence that upcoming summits will be safe, describing the security operation as the largest in state history. Authorities are investigating potential Russian connections to hybrid attacks targeting media outlets and airlines across Europe.
The Sydney Morning Herald profiles Ahmed Al Ahmed one year after the Bondi Beach shooting, detailing his heroic actions that saved lives and the subsequent personal struggles, including trauma and family tension. The commentary contrasts the initial public acclaim with the ongoing psychological toll on the hero.
Mohammad Al Saadi, accused of orchestrating attacks in Europe and the US, requested to dismiss his lawyers and represent himself in his New York trial. His defense attorneys cited strained attorney-client relationships due to Special Administrative Measures, including restricted phone calls and delayed mail, as factors influencing his decision.