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Terrorism

Ex-UK army chef jailed for nearly four years over homemade gun, explosives

S’pore launches new healthcare security group to help identify threats, boost preparedness

Healthcare organisations will be equipped with skills to identify and respond to security threats, including crime and scams.
Healthcare organisations will be equipped with skills to identify and respond to security threats, including crime and scams.

MI5 chief lists Iran, Russia, AI and terrorists among threats to UK

Director General of MI5 Ken McCallum speaks at Thames House, the headquarters of the UK's Security Service in London, Britain, October 13, 2026.    Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS
Director General of MI5 Ken McCallum speaks at Thames House, the headquarters of the UK's Security Service in London, Britain, October 13, 2026.    Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS

Catholics in US Army must not be part of firing squad for Fort Hood shooter: Archbishop

Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree.
Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree.

Republican opposition widens to live-streamed execution; Trump still weighing the matter

US Vice-President JD Vance has said that if the execution is shown publicly, he will not be watching it.
US Vice-President JD Vance has said that if the execution is shown publicly, he will not be watching it.

Two men arrested at UK airbase used by US released on bail

A sign at the entrance of RAF Molesworth, after two Latvian nationals were arrested on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK, police said in a statement, in Cambridgeshire, Britain, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Radburn
A sign at the entrance of RAF Molesworth, after two Latvian nationals were arrested on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK, police said in a statement, in Cambridgeshire, Britain, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Radburn

UK man charged with plot against Farage motivated by 'extreme left-wing' mindset, prosecutor says

Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler
Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler

UK Royal Navy sailor appears in court charged under National Security Act

News analysis

Indonesia’s efforts are keeping the terror threat under control, but can it continue to stay ahead?

Indonesia’s Densus 88 counter-terrorism unit arrests suspected militants during a series of operations across six provinces.
Indonesia’s Densus 88 counter-terrorism unit arrests suspected militants during a series of operations across six provinces.

Man appears in UK court accused of trying to break into Reform leader Farage's home

Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler
Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler

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