Counter-terrorism

Man tries to stab police in Cannes, terrorist motive ‘being considered’

November 8, 2021 9:26 am

Police sources reportedly said the suspect claimed he was acting ‘in the name of the prophet.’

Norway bow-and-arrow murders: Suspect was flagged to police as being radicalized

October 13, 2021 10:59 pm

Five people were killed in the attack.

US intensifies talks to use Russian bases for Afghan counterterrorism ops

September 30, 2021 4:51 am

In a classified hearing with senators, top generals detailed negotiations for “over the horizon” staging locations to strike al Qaeda.

French forces kill leader of Islamic State in Greater Sahara

September 16, 2021 12:40 pm

The French president welcomes the ‘major success in our fight against terrorist groups in Sahel.’

EU agrees to Taliban outreach plan — with conditions

September 3, 2021 6:15 pm

The plan ‘does not mean recognition,’ but the EU does need to liaise with the Taliban on critical issues.

UK must ‘adjust’ to Afghanistan’s new reality, says foreign secretary

September 2, 2021 12:39 pm

Discussions on the reopening of Kabul airport continue, but no date has been firmed up.

Fears UK weapon exports could fall into Taliban hands

September 2, 2021 6:50 am

Data shows more than £150 million worth of military equipment has been licensed for UK export to Afghanistan since 2008.

Taliban victory in Afghanistan spells trouble for the neighbors

August 18, 2021 12:12 pm

Pakistan and Iran are celebrating America’s departure, but fear regional instability.

ISIS risk in Europe ‘significantly’ reduced, says EU counter-terrorism coordinator

July 17, 2021 1:43 pm

De Kerchove: cooperation has reduced vulnerabilities

EU’s Borrell on Russia: Prepare for relations to get worse

June 16, 2021 5:09 pm

But foreign policy chief’s plan to tackle Moscow gets chilly response from diplomats.

Europe at large

In the Sahel, Macron faces his Afghanistan

April 27, 2021 4:38 am

The European Union should step up where the French president has failed.

EU IN AFRICA

EU’s moral dilemma in the Sahel

March 30, 2021 4:01 am

In Burkina Faso, prospect of talks between government and terrorist groups puts EU in a bind.

UK move to lift nuclear cap is ‘insurance policy,’ says minister

March 16, 2021 12:10 pm

Dominic Raab says a ‘credible’ nuclear deterrence needed as unveils post-Brexit strategy.

Global Britain pivots to Asia

March 15, 2021 11:30 pm

Boris Johnson lays out what he thinks the UK’s post-Brexit role in the world should be.

Italy arrests alleged forger who helped terrorists behind 2015 Paris attacks

March 8, 2021 6:56 pm

Suspect is already serving a sentence for manufacturing and using counterfeit documents.

Swedish police suspect ‘terror motives’ could be behind Vetlanda attack

March 4, 2021 9:51 am

Man stabs 7 people before reportedly being shot and apprehended by police.

UK mulls requiring public places to be prepared for terror attacks

February 26, 2021 8:47 am

Government opens consultation seeking to implement a ‘protect duty.’

Report: UK laws ‘failed to evolve’ to the threat of online extremism

February 24, 2021 11:25 am

A call for new legislation to tackle online extremism has the backing of two former prime ministers.

15 things Vote Leave promised on Brexit — and what it got

December 24, 2020 9:40 pm

Some Leave voters may be disappointed.

Global terror-related deaths at a five-year low, says report

November 25, 2020 12:38 pm

Though Western countries have experienced the highest levels of terror deaths since the 1970s.

Two injured in knife attack in Switzerland

November 25, 2020 10:25 am

The assailant was known to authorities and has a jihadist background.

Johnson congratulates Biden, ignores Trump

November 7, 2020 8:45 pm

UK prime minister and other senior British political figures offer congratulations.

UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’

November 3, 2020 6:08 pm

Home secretary says the new level is a ‘precaution.’

French politicians urge deployment of surveillance technology after series of attacks

October 30, 2020 6:52 pm

Transport minister ‘largely in favor’ of using AI to fight terrorism on public transport networks.

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