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Terrorism

Charges dropped against Bondi Beach attack hero

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns (left) talking with Ahmed Al Ahmed, the man who tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi beach attackers on Dec 15, 2025.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns (left) talking with Ahmed Al Ahmed, the man who tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi beach attackers on Dec 15, 2025.

More young people behind terror threats with radicalisation taking just weeks: Experts

Extremist radicalisation is no longer a matter of months – it now takes just weeks to trap vulnerable youth.
Extremist radicalisation is no longer a matter of months – it now takes just weeks to trap vulnerable youth.

British police reopen attempted burglary case as part of Widdecombe murder probe

Police officers investigate the area near the home of Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead on July 11.
Police officers investigate the area near the home of Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead on July 11.

UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme

A protester holding a crucifix takes part in a “Unite the Kingdom” rally organised by far-right, anti-Muslim campaigner Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - also known as Tommy Robinson - in London, in May 2026.
A protester holding a crucifix takes part in a “Unite the Kingdom” rally organised by far-right, anti-Muslim campaigner Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - also known as Tommy Robinson - in London, in May 2026.

Explosive drone at German airport raises new danger, minister says

A police officer in protective clothing walks next to an explosive-disarming robot at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 5.
A police officer in protective clothing walks next to an explosive-disarming robot at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 5.

Anti-Semitism in Britain remains near record levels: Jewish charity

A sign hangs at the site of a suspected arson attack on a former synagogue in London.
A sign hangs at the site of a suspected arson attack on a former synagogue in London.

US Supreme Court won’t halt $840 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks

The Supreme Court in 2025 upheld a federal law that allowed claims like those brought by the plaintiffs in the case.
The Supreme Court in 2025 upheld a federal law that allowed claims like those brought by the plaintiffs in the case.

Thousands expected in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack

People taking part in a WorldPride street party at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam and the 10th edition of WorldPride.
People taking part in a WorldPride street party at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam and the 10th edition of WorldPride.

Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court

FILE PHOTO: People attend a demonstration opposing the government's decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror organisation, following a Court of Appeal ruling on the lawfulness of proscribing the pro-Palestinian group under terrorism laws, outside the Royal Courts of Justice, in London, Britain, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People attend a demonstration opposing the government's decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror organisation, following a Court of Appeal ruling on the lawfulness of proscribing the pro-Palestinian group under terrorism laws, outside the Royal Courts of Justice, in London, Britain, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law

The country’s internet regulator said Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.
The country’s internet regulator said Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

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