Terrorism

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

Culture news

Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

20/08/2025

Syria

US-led coalition in Syria captures senior IS group commander

The IS jihadist group broke away from al-Qaeda more than a decade ago and attracted supporters from around the world after it declared a so-called caliphate in 2014 in large parts of Syria and Iraq.

20/08/2025

Culture news

Downing Street warns author Sally Rooney over Palestine Action support

Downing Street has warned Irish author Sally Rooney that supporting Palestine Action – a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK – could amount to a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act.

19/08/2025

Culture news

Author Sally Rooney vows to keep backing banned Palestine Action group

Sally Rooney says she will defy the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, warning the move sets a dangerous precedent for free expression in the arts and public life.

18/08/2025

World News

German prosecutors widen probe in Hamburg child suicide network case

Hamburg prosecutors are investigating a 20-year-old man accused of driving children to suicide through an online network. He faces 123 charges, including murder and rape.

17/07/2025