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Germany

Police investigate German coup plot fuelled by conspiracy claims

German police are investigating a plot to overturn their country’s government that included a large amount of money and weapons.

Germany

Germany raids: Extreme right group had plan for coup d'état

Extreme right group raids in Germany had plans for coup d'état, says Haldenwang

Germany

Authorities in Germany name arrested alleged members of all coup plot

German police staged nationwide raids on Wednesday and arrested 25 people suspected of belonging to a far-right "terror cell" plotting to overthrow the government and attack parliament.

Germany

Prince, politician, paratrooper: Who's accused over Germany coup plot?

With an estimated 20,000 members, the Reichsbürger movement brings together strands of disaffected, anti-establishment, right-wingers and others: those either angry at the post-WWII federal republic, or nostalgic for a Germany long gone.

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Sweden

Swede convicted of terror plot to murder political party leader

Police found indications that Theodor Engstrom, 33, had plans to murder Centre Party leader Annie Lööf.

Europe News

European Parliament declares Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism'

MEPs called on EU countries to reduce diplomatic relations with Russia and keep them "to the absolute minimum necessary."

Europe News

MEPs mull declaring Russia a terrorist state over 'brutal' Ukraine war

At least three political groups are discussing draft resolutions that would label the Russian Federation as a terrorist state.

Sweden

Swedish man charged with 'terrorism' over Gotland murder

Police say the suspect also planned to kill the leader of Sweden's Centre Party.

France

Man jailed for online hate speech against Nice attack victims

The 21-year-old was found guilty of supporting the terror attack on Instagram.

Culture news

Exploding martini, anyone? Inside the CIA's top secret spy museum

The CIA museum in Virginia has its doors firmly closed to the public - making it one of the most top secret collections in the world. What is in their private museum?

Georgia

Gunman holds 12 people hostage at bank in Georgia

He had demanded around €2 million, a helicopter to leave the country and a Russian flag, Georgian media report.

Switzerland

Swiss woman convicted of terrorism after Lugano stabbing in 2020

The 29-year-old had tried to slit the throats of two women in a department store.

Europe News

Belgium kicks off largest-ever trial for 2016 Brussels terror attacks

Up to 960 civil plaintiffs will be represented in the landmark trial, expected to last a total of eight months.

Pakistan

Pakistan's police file terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan

Tensions are high with hundreds of Khan's supporters reportedly gathering outside his home, after he was charged following official accusations of "hate speech".

Spain

Spain marks five years since terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils

Sixteen people were killed and dozens more injured during two days of terror in 2017.

United Kingdom

Alleged member of IS 'Beatles' cell charged with terrorism

The 38-year-old is believed to be one of the IS militants dubbed “The Beatles” due to their British accents.

Ireland

Former Irish soldier jailed for 15 months for joining IS in Syria

Lisa Smith is the first person to be convicted in Ireland for a terrorist act abroad.

Spain

Spain marks 25th anniversary of ETA murder of Miguel Ángel Blanco

The kidnapping and killing marked a turning point in Spain's fight against the Basque separatist group.

France

Eight key moments from historic trial over 2015 Paris terror attacks

Verdicts are due later on Wednesday in the trial of 20 men following the November 2015 attacks in Paris, the worst on French soil since World War II.

Culture news

Banksy's Bataclan mural was stolen, now the thieves are facing trial

As Paris tunes in to watch the trial of the surviving member of the terrorist cell responsible for the Bataclan attack, the thieves who stole Banksy's commemorative mural are also in the docks.