France French victim of Australia attack described as 'bursting with talent' Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French engineer, was among 15 people killed in the antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. His former engineering school in Paris described him as talented and kind, while France opened a terrorism investigation and increased security at Jewish sites. 15/12/2025
Germany Magdeburg Christmas market reopens a year after car-ramming attack At least €250,000 was invested in new security systems, including concrete blocks that are supposed to keep cars from entering the market, German outlets reported. 20/11/2025
Pakistan Pakistan says Afghan nationals carried out this week's suicide attacks Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have spiked recently after Kabul accused Islamabad of launching drone strikes on 9 October that killed several people. 13/11/2025
Pakistan At least 12 killed in suicide bombing in Islamabad, minister says Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack through its leader, Omar Mukkaram Khurasani. 11/11/2025
Germany German man arrested over hitman platform targeting former chancellors Special police arrested a 49-year-old suspect identified as Martin S for running a darknet assassination platform targeting former Chancellors Scholz and Merkel. He faces terrorism charges. 11/11/2025
Austria Austria's intelligence uncovers weapons cache linked to Hamas The weapons cache, which is thought to be part of unspecified foreign operations linked to Hamas, was discovered in a suitcase in a rented storage room in Vienna and contained five handguns and 10 magazines. 06/11/2025
Germany Hybrid war or holy war: Do IS and Russia share the same playbook? The so-called Islamic State group and Russia use similar tactics: propaganda, disinformation, and targeted recruitment of vulnerable groups. Hybrid warfare today, terrorism back then – methods designed to destabilise societies. 30/10/2025
Iraq Iraq says some US military advisers will stay due to IS in Syria Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq by this September, with US forces departing some bases where they have been stationed. 20/10/2025
Belgium Suspected terror cell said to be planning attack on Belgian PM broken Local media reported that investigators discovered a homemade explosive which the suspects were reportedly planning to attach to a drone to carry out the attack. 09/10/2025
United Kingdom UK synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to so-called IS, police say Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead by police outside the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue after he rammed a car into pedestrians and attacked them with a knife. 08/10/2025
United Kingdom One victim of UK synagogue attack shot by police, officials say Police identified the attacker as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent who entered the United Kingdom as a young child and became a citizen in 2006. 03/10/2025
Focus Over 80 countries gathered in Baku for global security talks In partnership with Azpromo Over 80 countries joined the third Baku Security Forum in Azerbaijan, addressing terrorism, cybercrime, disinformation and humanitarian crises in a bid to strengthen cross-border security cooperation. 30/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many terrorist attacks did the EU record in 2024? There was a significant decrease in terrorist attacks in the EU between 2023 and 2024. Young men are being the most targeted in recruitment for these offences. 19/09/2025
Iraq Accused French IS members sent to Iraq for trial, Syrian officials say Their transfer happened more than one month ago but had not been previously reported. French officials could not be reached for comment. 18/09/2025
Turkey Dormant or resurgent? Islamic State group’s recent comeback, explained Amid a recent spike in violence by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group and its offshoots, experts warn that it could be making a comeback globally. 17/09/2025
EuroVerify Terrorists threaten Notre Dame cathedral in old, fake video The video first emerged in January and was debunked at the time. 16/09/2025
World News Man convicted of murder in Germany festival attack gets life sentence The state court in Düsseldorf convicted him of three counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder and membership of the so-called Islamic State, German news agency dpa reported. 10/09/2025
Finland Finland sentences Nigerian separatist leader to six years in prison In 2024, the Nigerian military declared Simon Ekpa wanted as part of nearly 100 people sought on charges of terrorism. After his arrest in Finland, the Nigerian government sought his extradition. 02/09/2025
Germany Syrian teen in Germany convicted over plot to attack Taylor Swift gig The 16-year-old defendant was given an 18-month suspended sentence for helping to organise a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. 27/08/2025
Tech News Europeans in 5 countries say fake news online is top national threat People view online misinformation, the global economy, and terrorism as major threats, while concern for climate change and infectious diseases has fallen in high-income countries, the survey found. 23/08/2025