Two Angolans, sports journalist Amor Carlos Tomé and political activist Francisco Oliveira, were also on trial on similar charges for their alleged part in the Russian-linked influence operation, which they both denied. Tomé received a two-year suspended sentence and Oliveira was acquitted. Prosecutors appealed immediately after the judgement, which was read out after 23:00 local…
The man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in the eye on stage in 2022 is standing trial for a second time – this time facing terrorism charges after being found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison last year. Hadi Matar’s federal trial begins in Buffalo, New York on Wednesday, about 70…
Terrorism in Europe is entering a new phase. The latest European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2026, published today, shows how online ecosystems are fundamentally reshaping the way terrorist threats emerge, evolve online and materialise offline. Traditional ideology-driven terrorism is reported as remaining persistent, with jihadism being the most prevalent form. However,…
From the Horn to the Sahel, a jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa, the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in its annual risk analysis. The “Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026″ identifies terrorism on the continent as “the greatest uncertainty,” citing the rising capabilities of al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates. “Unlike the Middle…
In 1972, the great German novelist Heinrich Böll described the campaign of violence launched by the Red Army Faction (RAF) since its foundation two years earlier as a war of “six against 60 million”. The writer was vilified for the phrase, accused of sympathy for bombers and murderers. But Böll had highlighted the most important…
Shorouk Express On July 2025, Timoty G., born in 2006, was arrested in Saint-Etienne (France) and charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism with the aim of preparing one or more crimes against the person. The young man, stopped near his high school, was found to be in possession of two knives. The young man’s adherence…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Banned group Palestine Action will be able to challenge the Home Office in court over its proscription as a terrorist organisation, a judge…
Shorouk Express The PNAT, which opened in 2019 in the aftermath of a string of deadly terror attacks in France, told POLITICO later Monday it is investigating both the murder itself and whether there may have been a conspiracy to commit the act. The office has faced criticism in past cases for not pursuing investigations…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 13. Iran has issued a protest note to French Ambassador to Iran Nicolas Roche over France’s double standards on terrorism, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at today’s press conference held in Tehran, Trend reports. Baghaei mentioned that on the previous day, the French ambassador was summoned to the…
UnitedHealthcare CEO homicide suspect pleads not responsible to state expenses – Particular report UnitedHealthcare CEO homicide suspect pleads not responsible to state expenses – Particular report 07:16 NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione pleaded not responsible in a New York courtroom Monday to state expenses within the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month outdoors…
