Counter-terrorism
Online platforms now have an hour to remove terrorist content in the EU
If tech companies regularly fail to tackle terrorist content, they could face a fine of up to 4 percent of their global revenue.
Paris terror attacks suspect Abdeslam ‘gave up’ on blowing himself up
Biden issues stark Ukraine warning as Russia threatens ‘military-technical’ action
EU scrambles to patch up relations at Africa summit
Belgian anti-terror police make 13 arrests in Antwerp
UK terror police make new arrests after Texas synagogue standoff
UK police make arrests after Brit took hostages at Texas synagogue
Man tries to stab police in Cannes, terrorist motive ‘being considered’
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
Five people were killed in the attack.
US intensifies talks to use Russian bases for Afghan counterterrorism ops
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
The French president welcomes the ‘major success in our fight against terrorist groups in Sahel.’
EU agrees to Taliban outreach plan — with conditions
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
Discussions on the reopening of Kabul airport continue, but no date has been firmed up.
Fears UK weapon exports could fall into Taliban hands
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
Pakistan and Iran are celebrating America’s departure, but fear regional instability.
ISIS risk in Europe ‘significantly’ reduced, says EU counter-terrorism coordinator
De Kerchove: cooperation has reduced vulnerabilities
EU’s Borrell on Russia: Prepare for relations to get worse
But foreign policy chief’s plan to tackle Moscow gets chilly response from diplomats.
UK move to lift nuclear cap is ‘insurance policy,’ says minister
Dominic Raab says a ‘credible’ nuclear deterrence needed as unveils post-Brexit strategy.
Global Britain pivots to Asia
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
Suspect is already serving a sentence for manufacturing and using counterfeit documents.
Swedish police suspect ‘terror motives’ could be behind Vetlanda attack
Man stabs 7 people before reportedly being shot and apprehended by police.
UK mulls requiring public places to be prepared for terror attacks
Government opens consultation seeking to implement a ‘protect duty.’
Report: UK laws ‘failed to evolve’ to the threat of online extremism
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
Some Leave voters may be disappointed.
Global terror-related deaths at a five-year low, says report
Though Western countries have experienced the highest levels of terror deaths since the 1970s.
Two injured in knife attack in Switzerland
The assailant was known to authorities and has a jihadist background.
Johnson congratulates Biden, ignores Trump
UK prime minister and other senior British political figures offer congratulations.
UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’
Home secretary says the new level is a ‘precaution.’
French politicians urge deployment of surveillance technology after series of attacks
Transport minister ‘largely in favor’ of using AI to fight terrorism on public transport networks.
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