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Poland

Poland charges two suspects for preparing "terror attack" on mosque

The suspects had planned to use "explosives" and "poisonous substances" in the attack on Poland's Islamic community.

Europe News

Ten people to stand trial over 2016 Brussels terror attacks

The suspects will be tried for murder or attempted murder in a terrorist context following the attacks on Brussels airport and a metro station in which 32 people died and 340 people were wounded.

Niger

Dozens killed in suspected jihadist attack in Niger

The attack in the border region of Tillabéri on Saturday left at least 50 dead.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonian police arrest 8 for creating 'terrorist organisation'

Authorities detained the suspects on Sunday after carrying out searches in Kumanovo and Skopje. They also seized a large number of weapons.

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USA

Lockerbie: US plans new charges in 1988 airline bombing

The 1988 bombing of a New-York-bound Pan Am jet that exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie killed 270 people.

France

Charlie Hebdo trial: Fugitive widow of attacker among 14 found guilty

The terrorism trial of 14 people connected to the January 2015 Islamist attacks in Paris ended with one life sentence, two 30-year jail terms, and all convicted of involvement.

Europe News

Brussels wants to give Europol more powers in bid to tackle terrorism

A spate of recent terrorist attacks prompted the European Commission (EC) to publish the measures earlier than initially planned.

New Zealand

New Zealand mosque shootings report says far-right threat overlooked

Intelligence agencies were too focused on the threat posed by Islamist extremism at the expense of other dangers including white supremacism, the report says.

No Comment

Human rights activists criticise Egyptian president's Paris visit

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met with France's Emmanuel Macron to discuss terrorism and conflict in the Middle East.

France

Man charged with deadly 1982 attack on kosher restaurant in Paris

Walid Abdulrahman Abou Zayed was extradited to France on Friday by Norway, where he had settled in 1991.

World News

Far-right terrorism 'is surging' in Western countries, report warns

There have been over 35 far-right terrorist attacks in the West every year since 2014 with 49 recorded in 2019. In 2010, only one such incident was reported.

Switzerland

Two hurt in suspected terror incident in Lugano, Switzerland

Two people were injured in a stabbing at a department store in Lugano which is being investigated as a possible terror incident.

World

Lockerbie: Appeal to clear man convicted for 1988 bombing underway

Libyan intelligence officer Abdel Basset al-Megrahi was jailed for life in 2001 for the 1988 murder of the 270 passengers and crew of Pan Am flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockervie. He died in 2012.

France

France train attack: American who helped tackle gunman won't testify

Spencer Stone arrived in Paris, France, on Wednesday but was hospitalised upon arrival. He has now returned to the US, his lawyer confirmed on Sunday.

Netherlands

Dutch court upholds terror conviction for 2018 Amsterdam stabbings

A Dutch appeals court has upheld the terror conviction of an asylum-seeker who stabbed and seriously injured two American tourists at Amsterdam's main railway station in August 2018.

France

Four men go on trial over foiled terrorist attack on Paris-bound train

Ayoub El-Khazzani stands accused of opening fire on a Thalys train in August 2015, three months before the Paris terror attacks on November 13.

France

Five years after Paris' deadly terror attacks, the scars remain

For one survivor, restrictions on events to remember the November 13 attacks has not helped the healing process.

Spain

Three men on trial for 2017 Barcelona and Cambrils terror attacks

Two men stand accused of belonging to the jihadist cell that orchestrated the attacks in the Barcelona area in August 2017, while the third defendant is accused of collaborating.

France

Castex says France to continue to fight 'enemy' of 'radical Islamism'

"Terrorism attacks who we are, what makes our identity, our freedom, our culture, and finally our lives. The enemy, we know what it is, not only is it identified, but it has a name," French PM Jean Castex said at a tribute for victims of the terror attack in Nice.

United Kingdom

UK raises terror threat level to 'severe' after attacks in Europe

France and Austria have seen violent terror attacks in the last weeks, which cost several lives.