#explosives

#explosives

An Australian mining watchdog has urged mine operators to reconsider the use of a common explosive devices used underground following the death of a former Cavan footballer last week.

German authorities said Sunday they arrested a 22-year-old Syrian man in Berlin suspected of preparing a "jihadist" attack, without giving details of the alleged plot. The suspect, arrested on Saturday in the capital's southern Neukoelln district, was being kept in a detention centre and was to be brought before an investigating judge later Sunday. He was alleged to have plotted "a jihadist-motivated attack", a spokesman for the prosecutor's office in Berlin told AFP.

Munich's mayor has said the Oktoberfest beer festival grounds will reopen at 5:30 p.m. local time, as police have found no threat to the event following a house fire and suspected suicide in the city's north. The house blaze, linked to a family dispute, left one person dead and another injured, with explosive traps detected inside the home. A statement on Munich's city website said the festival grounds would be closed "due to a bomb threat in connection with the explosion in northern Munich."

The three Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives killed in an explosion Friday were described as the "best of the best," who served their community with honor, courage and unwavering commitment.

Kent Police confirmed that searches at the scene are now complete, and the road which had been intermittently closed since Monday has been made safe. As part of ongoing searches in the area throughout the week, at least nine suspicious devices were dealt with by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

Authorities in Jordan arrested 16 individuals involved in a significant plot, which included the illegal manufacturing and importation of rockets, explosives, and a drone factory. This operation followed extensive intelligence monitoring since 2021, showcasing the government’s proactive measures to safeguard national security against potential threats.