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Terrorism

British man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence

Police officers stand outside the Manchester synagogue, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur, in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Police officers stand outside the Manchester synagogue, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur, in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack

Suspects accused of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, arrive at the Federal High Court ahead of judgment in Abuja, Nigeria, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Suspects accused of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, arrive at the Federal High Court ahead of judgment in Abuja, Nigeria, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

‘We are in a war,’ Iran-backed militant suspect exclaims in US court

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi man accused of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in the US and Europe, attending his arraignment in Manhattan federal court in New York City.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi man accused of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in the US and Europe, attending his arraignment in Manhattan federal court in New York City.

Swiss federal prosecutors probe terror links to knife attack

Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said the man was armed with a knife.
Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said the man was armed with a knife.

Austrian who planned Islamist attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

The Austrian defendant identified as Beran A is escorted by security personnel in a courtroom for his trial in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, on May 28.
The Austrian defendant identified as Beran A is escorted by security personnel in a courtroom for his trial in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, on May 28.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 29, 2026

Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Terrorist’ knife attack at train station in Switzerland leaves three wounded

Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said the man was armed with a knife.
Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said the man was armed with a knife.

Swiss police say knife attack at station was act of terrorism

Jury retires at Austrian trial over foiled attack on Taylor Swift concert

The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the planned attack, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the planned attack, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Austrian court sentences Syrian to life in prison for deadly knife attack

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.