9 people going on trial over an alleged far-right German coup plot
A far-right group planned to topple the German government, charged with terrorism and high treason. Trials linked to QAnon and Reich Citizens ideology. [ more ]
Meta comms chief gets six year prison sentence in Russia
Meta's communications director Andy Stone sentenced to six years in absentia in Russia for 'justifying terrorism' related to comments on Ukraine conflict. [ more ]
Germany's RAF terror: Will new arrest answer old questions? DW 04/15/2024
The arrest of a former Red Army Faction member in Berlin reveals hidden weapons cache, igniting hope of solving past crimes of the left-wing terrorist group. [ more ]
RAF terror: Will Klette arrest answer old questions? DW 04/15/2024
The arrest of a former RAF member in Berlin has led to the discovery of weapons and cash, reigniting investigations into unsolved crimes from the left-wing terrorist group. [ more ]
Paris Olympics opening ceremony could move if threat detected, says Macron
France has backup plans for the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony relocation due to potential terrorist risks, ensuring safety and event continuity. [ more ]
Revisited - Madrid train bombings: An open wound, twenty years on
The Madrid bombings in 2004 were one of Spain's deadliest terrorist attacks.
The investigation into the bombings resulted in convictions of local Islamist groups, but no direct link to a supranational terrorist organization was found. [ more ]
Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul
Suspects of Moscow concert hall attack visited Istanbul shortly before, indicating no radicalization in Turkey. Turkish security caught 147 suspects tied to ISIS since June. [ more ]
What We Know About ISIS-K, the Group That Claimed Responsibility for the Moscow Attack
ISIS-K, an Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan, was founded by disaffected members of the Pakistani Taliban and gained notoriety through violent attacks.
ISIS-K's ranks were significantly reduced by American airstrikes and Afghan commando raids, but it gained momentum after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. [ more ]
Deadly Moscow Attack Shatters Putin's Security Promise to Russian People
President Putin claimed victory in a confident election just days before a deadly terror attack, challenging his image as a strong leader with focus on national security. [ more ]
Torture by U.S. Was Key Issue in Bali Bombing Plea Deal
The U.S. government made a plea deal with two Malaysian prisoners involved in the Bali bombings to disentangle the legacy of torture from the trial of the accused mastermind.
The two Malaysians provided secret testimony that could be used against the Indonesian prisoner accused of being the mastermind, in order to avoid lengthy litigation over the evidence obtained. [ more ]
After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024
Russia has sent 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to help protect the country's military junta leader and the general public from terrorist attacks.
The new unit, called the Russian Africa Corps, will be directly subordinate to Russia's Defense Ministry and will take over from the defunct Wagner Group. [ more ]
Russia's new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024
Russia has deployed 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to assist the military junta and protect against terrorist attacks.
These soldiers will be taking over from the Wagner Group, a private military contractor, and will be directly accountable to the Russian Ministry of Defense. [ more ]