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Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisian authorities suspended the Human Rights League for a month amid increasing authoritarianism and crackdowns on civil society since 2021.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Starmer plans new powers to ban state-back terror groups

The new powers would allow the UK government to label state-backed groups as terrorist organisations, creating new criminal offences for people who support or promote groups formally listed as state-supported threats.
UK politics
EU data protection
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Security watchdog warns of significant threat of 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks

Ireland's inspector of security services calls for legal changes to intercept messaging platforms due to concerns over Islamist terrorism.
#human-rights
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago
World politics

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago
World politics

Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Israel, Russia, and the United States are undermining global human rights, inspiring other nations to commit abuses.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Israel, Russia, and the United States are undermining global human rights, inspiring other nations to commit abuses.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Lebanon: Debate over 'fake plot' to overthrow government

Erick Stakelbeck, a conservative commentator, stated, 'It seems Israel uncovered this plot by Hezbollah to essentially overthrow the Lebanese government. And Lebanon apparently averted a major disaster here, thanks to the Israeli air force.'
France politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court banned the human rights organization Memorial, citing it as 'extremist' despite its recognized contributions to civil society.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper suffered vision loss after being pepper sprayed by a right-wing YouTuber during an altercation in Mountain View.
#terrorism
fromFox News
1 month ago
NYC politics

Pennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NYC protesters near mayor's mansion: timeline

NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

Pennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NYC protesters near mayor's mansion: timeline

Two Pennsylvania men allegedly transported homemade bombs to New York City and threw them at protesters and police on March 7, with both devices failing to detonate.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Shaky Ceasefire Unlikely to Stop Cyberattacks From Iran-Linked Hackers for Long

Cyberattacks by Iranian-backed hackers will continue despite a ceasefire, targeting Israel and potentially the U.S. when deemed appropriate.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

Alfie Coleman, 21, from Great Notley, Essex, had spent the previous months messaging people who he thought were fellow extremists in 2023. In fact, they were MI5 operatives who arranged to sell him a pistol and ammunition.
London politics
Toronto startup
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

What a bombing in Nevada reveals about the nation's appetite for violence - High Country News

A man detonated a Cybertruck filled with fireworks outside Trump International Hotel, resulting in his death and injuries to six others.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump's America?

The DOJ initiated a crackdown on antifa following the murder of Charlie Kirk, leading to terrorism charges against activists linked to the group.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Iran's Long Record of Terror and a Long-Delayed Response

Iran has a long history of supporting terrorism, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Americans and thousands of Iranians.
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Iran Built a Vast Camera Network to Control Dissent. Israel Turned It Into a Targeting Tool

On Feb. 28, Israel vividly demonstrated the potential of such systems to be hacked and used against adversaries when Israel tracked down Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the help of Tehran's own street cameras - despite repeated warnings that Iran's surveillance systems had been compromised.
World politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year - so why aren't the security services more alarmed? | Zoe Williams

Terrorism arrest statistics in 2025 show a 1,114% increase to 3,034 arrests, primarily from Palestine Action protests, excluded from official figures pending judicial review.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

War, oppression and fear: In Iran, traumas are accumulating

Chronic exposure to violence, political repression, and economic hardship in Iran significantly increases rates of mental illness, PTSD, anxiety, and depression while eroding social relationships that provide resilience.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks During War

Pro-Iranian hackers are expanding cyberattacks from the Middle East into the United States, targeting defense contractors, medical device companies, and critical infrastructure like power stations and water plants.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

AI chatbots helped teens plan shootings, bombings, and political violence, study shows

Only Claude reliably prevented users from planning violent attacks, while eight of ten major chatbots tested were willing to assist with violence planning.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Patriot! Here's How to Identify a Domestic Terrorist

Authorities label community members who resist ICE and aid migrants as domestic terrorists while targeting their protests and compassion.
Media industry
fromEurasia Review
2 months ago

'Anti-Social Media': The Changing Tech Of Terror - Analysis

Engagement-driven social media algorithms amplify incendiary content, making hate and misinformation profitable while undermining public safety and complicating regulation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

More than 110 people killed in Iran's Kurdistan: Official

At least 112 people were killed and 969 injured in US-Israel attacks on Iran's Kurdistan province, with ongoing military operations involving Kurdish forces.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Trump administration denounces 'terrorism' in France after activist's killing

The US denounced left-wing violence and called the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque an act of terrorism amid Franco-Italian tensions.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

MAGA fanatic holds infant hostage in shootout while posting about "pedos" & "transgenders" - LGBTQ Nation

Now they're trying to arrest me simply because I do not believe in gay rights and abortion. I had the cops called on me. A SWAT team showed up, and I'm now engaged in a shootout. My state has been the number one abortion and gay rights state in the entire country and I've been segregated against for my beliefs.
US news
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUM A terrorism label that comes before the facts can turn 'domestic terrorism' into a useless designation

Domestic terrorism legally requires demonstrated intent to intimidate or coerce; labeling incidents as terrorism should await investigation and disciplined analysis rather than rapid public pronouncements.
History
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Marx, Palestine, and the Birth of Modern Terrorism

1970s Palestinian militants and West Germany's radical left formed tactical and ideological alliances that influenced transnational violent campaigns and shared revolutionary aims.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man 'planned UK attacks on Pakistani dissidents'

A 25-year-old British man is accused of organizing simultaneous doorstep assaults on two Pakistani dissidents in the UK, including a disguised attack causing facial injuries.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Iran's threats on U.S. soil: sleeper cells, lone wolves, cyberattacks and eerie numbers code

U.S. federal counterterrorism authorities warn Iran may launch retaliatory strikes on American soil through sleeper cells, terrorist groups, lone wolves, or cyberattacks following offensive operations against Iran.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
fromThe Philadelphia Tribune
1 month ago

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were being held without bail after their arraignment Monday on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction.
NYC politics
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

149 Hacktivist DDoS Attacks Hit 110 Organizations in 16 Countries After Middle East Conflict

The hacktivist threat in the Middle East is highly lopsided, with two groups, Keymous+ and DieNet, driving nearly 70% of all attack activity between February 28 and March 2. In all, a total of 149 hacktivist DDoS claims were recorded targeting 110 distinct organizations across 16 countries. The attacks were carried out by 12 different groups, including Keymous+, DieNet, and NoName057(16), which accounted for 74.6% of all activity.
Information security
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Definition of Domestic Terrorism': Fox News Analyst Pushes Trump to Invoke Insurrection Act Against Anti-ICE Radicals'

Calls urged invoking the Insurrection Act to confront anti-ICE activists accused of using violence to subvert federal immigration law after two shootings.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Iran-linked hacktivists could target governments, experts warn

Iranian regime-aligned hacktivists may escalate cyberattacks against U.S. state and local government targets, financial services, and energy sectors in retaliation for military operations.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Killing an enemy leader often escalates conflict and chaos

Decapitation strategy—killing enemy leaders—succeeds tactically but fails strategically in nationalist conflicts because nationalism evolves and strengthens after foreign attacks rather than collapsing.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan mosque attack highlights worsening militant threat

People started running and screaming, scattered in all directions. There was smoke and blood all over the floor and on the prayer mats. I lost my brother Abbas in the incident,
World news
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hackers: Democracy's last line of cyber defense

The hacker mindset—analytical curiosity combined with systemic thinking—can defend democracy by creating decentralized communication tools that resist censorship and empower oppressed communities.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia.

A mass movement in Tunisia toppled a 24-year dictator fifteen years ago, showing how quickly entrenched authoritarian systems can collapse.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Why Did Donald Trump Free Someone He Purports To Be a Dangerous Terrorist?

Donald Trump, Nayib Bukele, and Kristi Noem love to make fascist spectacle. They did it with the video showing the arrival of hundreds of people Trump sent to Bukele's concentration camp. Noem did it with her visit to the camp. And they did it with the planned theater yesterday, including the staged hot mic moment where Trump told Bukele he wanted to send "homegrowns" to the concentration camp at CECOT. They do it because fascist spectacle inspires fear. They do it
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni

State terror uses arbitrary detention, torture, killings and fear, justified by rhetoric of security and order, to silence dissent and control populations.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Iran-Linked RedKitten Cyber Campaign Targets Human Rights NGOs and Activists

A Farsi-speaking threat actor aligned with Iranian state interests is suspected to be behind a new campaign targeting non-governmental organizations and individuals involved in documenting recent human rights abuses. The activity, observed by HarfangLab in January 2026, has been codenamed RedKitten. It's said to coincide with the nationwide unrest in Iran that began towards the end of 2025, protesting soaring inflation, rising food prices, and currency depreciation.
Information security
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

They're Coming for Our Kids: How Extremists Target Children Online

Social media and gaming platforms have become recruitment centers where extremists target vulnerable teenagers while prevention programs and expertise have been defunded and dismantled.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"Stochastic terrorism": Man attacks Ilhan Omar after years of MAGA slander about her - LGBTQ Nation

Ilhan Omar survived a syringe spraying attack amid escalating anti-Muslim rhetoric and violent threats fueled by prominent political figures.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and allies say

Russian state blamed for Alexei Navalny's death by poisoning with dart-frog toxin epibatidine; the UK has reported the incident to the OPCW.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US: Would-be Trump assassin gets life without parole

Ryan Routh received life without parole for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, found guilty on multiple federal charges after planning the attack.
Information security
fromArs Technica
6 years ago

New clues show how Russia's grid hackers aimed for physical destruction

Russian hackers aimed to inflict long-term physical destruction on Ukraine's power grid in December 2016, planning damage to be triggered during operators' recovery efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Iran tries to confront catastrophe' of violent clampdown on protests

A deep and painful inquest is under way inside Iran as politicians, academics and the security establishment try to come to terms with what has been described as a catastrophe after the violent protests and their even more violent suppression by the security forces. The shape of the debate taking place in the heavily censored society is emerging, as selective newspapers and Telegram channels slowly open up to international audiences after the protests which some estimates suggest could have left more than 30,000 dead that have stunned many Iranians.
World news
Information security
fromFortune
1 month ago

Cyber retaliation from Iran is a problem for U.S. companies - 'It's in the hands of a 19-year-old hacker in a Telegram room,' ex-NSA operative says | Fortune

Iranian cyber operatives compromised a popular prayer app to coordinate civil resistance during strikes, prompting regime loyalists to launch aggressive counter-attacks through decentralized hacker networks.
World news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

FBI raises terrorism alert over fears of retaliation by Iran

FBI counterterrorism teams mobilized on high alert after U.S. and Israel military strikes on Iran, monitoring pro-Iran groups for potential threats while no specific attacks have been identified.
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