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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?

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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.

World News

Two men arrested in Norway and Bulgaria for supporting Al-Qaeda

One of the suspects reportedly "encouraged" terror attacks across Europe and maintained close online links with other radicalised individuals.

Ireland

Irish ex-soldier Lisa Smith found guilty of Islamic State membership

Defence lawyers argued that Smith, 40, wasn't a member of Islamic State, and only went to Syria to become a wife and mother.

Albania

Albanian man arrested for inciting terrorism on social media

The suspect allegedly used fake online profiles to call for attacks on state institutions.

USA

Islamic State 'Beatle' gets life sentence for beheadings

Alexanda Kotey was not facing the death penalty, under the terms of his extradition to the US.

Belgium

Belgian trial begins against alleged accomplices of 2015 Paris attacks

The suspects are accused of providing shelter, money or transport to the terrorist cell behind the attacks which left 130 people dead.

United Kingdom

Man jailed for life over murder of UK MP Sir David Amess

Ali Harbi Ali, 26, was also convicted of preparing acts of terrorism.