London terror attacks: Questions raised about intelligence failure after decision to lower threat level
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attacks: Questions raised about intelligence failure after decision to lower threat level

The Independent  

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Ex-UK counter terrorism chief brands government plan to extend terrorism definition a ‘mistake’
2 months, 1 week ago

Ex-UK counter terrorism chief brands government plan to extend terrorism definition a ‘mistake’

The Independent  

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Police and government should be more open about criminal probe into Southport 'killer' to avoid social media filling information void, terror watchdog says as cover-up row grows
5 months ago

Police and government should be more open about criminal probe into Southport 'killer' to avoid social media filling information void, terror watchdog says as cover-up row grows

Daily Mail  

A terror watchdog chief has called for the government and police to be more open about the criminal investigation into the Southport triple murder suspect. Pictured: A court sketch Rudakubana as he appeared in court today Three months after the attack, the chief constable of Merseyside Police said 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana has been charged with production of a biological toxin, …

Deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities: PM after J&K terror attacks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities: PM after J&K terror attacks

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other senior officials to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which has witnessed a series of terror attacks in the past few days. PM Modi also spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and …

Terror threat rising in UK as attackers become ‘increasingly unpredictable’ and harder to detect
1 year, 8 months ago

Terror threat rising in UK as attackers become ‘increasingly unpredictable’ and harder to detect

The Independent  

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Northern Ireland threat level raised just one year after it was reduced
2 years ago

Northern Ireland threat level raised just one year after it was reduced

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Reading terror attack families call for ‘full and fearless’ inquest into deaths
2 years, 2 months ago

Reading terror attack families call for ‘full and fearless’ inquest into deaths

The Independent  

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31 late-stage terror attack plots in UK foiled over past four years, MI5 chief says
3 years, 6 months ago

31 late-stage terror attack plots in UK foiled over past four years, MI5 chief says

The Independent  

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Theresa May told police and MI5 to ‘break momentum’ of terror attacks after Manchester Arena bombing
4 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May told police and MI5 to ‘break momentum’ of terror attacks after Manchester Arena bombing

The Independent  

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As politics intensifies in J&K, ensure its security
4 years, 2 months ago

As politics intensifies in J&K, ensure its security

Deccan Chronicle  

A fairly severe winter of 2019-20 was followed by the Covid-19 pandemic and thereafter by a higher-than-expected active operational environment in Jammu and Kashmir in 2020. One domain which can exclusively claim to be a factor of success or failure is the degree to which Pakistan’s capability to sponsor the proxy hybrid conflict moves up or down on the scale. …

UK terror threat level raised to ‘severe’ after attacks in France and Austria
4 years, 4 months ago

UK terror threat level raised to ‘severe’ after attacks in France and Austria

The Independent  

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UK raises threat level to 'severe' following Austria, France attacks; precautionary measure, says Priti Patel
4 years, 4 months ago

UK raises threat level to 'severe' following Austria, France attacks; precautionary measure, says Priti Patel

Firstpost  

The threat level of severe is notified when an attack is considered highly likely. The level was previously at substantial, meaning an attack is likely London: The United Kingdom has raised its terror threat level to severe, its second-highest level, following recent attacks in Austria and France. The threat level of severe is defined as an attack is considered highly …

Two prisoners arrested over ‘terror attack’ on staff at high-security jail
5 years ago

Two prisoners arrested over ‘terror attack’ on staff at high-security jail

The Independent  

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Streatham attack: Bill stopping early release of jailed terrorists passes unopposed in Commons
5 years, 1 month ago

Streatham attack: Bill stopping early release of jailed terrorists passes unopposed in Commons

The Independent  

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How ministers’ panic over terror could make the situation worse
5 years, 1 month ago

How ministers’ panic over terror could make the situation worse

The Independent  

Next week, MPs are to consider “emergency legislation” that aims to keep terror offenders who were due to be automatically released in prison for longer. It was the third knife rampage in just over two months to be launched by a convicted terror offender, following the Fishmongers’ Hall attack and a stabbing by two inmates inside a high-security jail. open …

London police shoot man dead after two injured in Streatham stabbing; treating it as terror-related incident, say cops
5 years, 1 month ago

London police shoot man dead after two injured in Streatham stabbing; treating it as terror-related incident, say cops

Firstpost  

London’s Metropolitan Police said it is investigating a terror-related incident after a number of people were stabbed and officers shot a man Sunday. London’s Metropolitan Police said it is investigating a terror-related incident after “a number of people” were stabbed and officers shot a man dead Sunday. The Metropolitan Police tweeted details of the incident on Sunday afternoon, saying “The …

The six months of terror that shook Britain in 2017
5 years, 3 months ago

The six months of terror that shook Britain in 2017

The Independent  

Until 2017, the UK had been relatively insulated from the wave of Isis-inspired terror attacks sweeping through Europe. Police would only initially confirm a “firearms incident” was ongoing, but within an hour investigators confirmed that the incident was being treated as a terror attack. “In the beginning it looked like an accident, I was hoping it was an accident.” The …

London Bridge attack: Tories pledge review of venue security in U-turn after refusing mother's plea
5 years, 3 months ago

London Bridge attack: Tories pledge review of venue security in U-turn after refusing mother's plea

The Independent  

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London Bridge attack sparks questions for British security services over lowering of terror threat level
5 years, 4 months ago

London Bridge attack sparks questions for British security services over lowering of terror threat level

The Independent  

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UK terror threat level downgraded to lowest since 2014 but attacks still ‘likely’
5 years, 4 months ago

UK terror threat level downgraded to lowest since 2014 but attacks still ‘likely’

The Independent  

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New Zealand shooting: Deadly mosque terror attack that killed 49 'very well-planned', police say
6 years ago

New Zealand shooting: Deadly mosque terror attack that killed 49 'very well-planned', police say

The Independent  

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Isis-inspired terror plot 'foiled' by armed police raid in Newcastle
6 years, 3 months ago

Isis-inspired terror plot 'foiled' by armed police raid in Newcastle

The Independent  

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Harlesden latest: Police make arrest after two bombs found at flat in London
6 years, 4 months ago

Harlesden latest: Police make arrest after two bombs found at flat in London

The Independent  

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Parliament crash: Alleged terrorist from Birmingham drove around London for almost eight hours before Westminster attack
6 years, 7 months ago

Parliament crash: Alleged terrorist from Birmingham drove around London for almost eight hours before Westminster attack

The Independent  

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UK counter-terrorism police probing incident that left two people in critical condition
6 years, 8 months ago

UK counter-terrorism police probing incident that left two people in critical condition

ABC  

Counter-terrorism officers have joined the investigation into what caused two people to fall critically ill near the English town where a former spy and his daughter were poisoned. Key points: Police suspect two people may have been exposed to an 'unknown substance' The man and woman were found unconscious in a residential building Testing to determine what substance caused their …

UK plays 'critical role' in stopping European terror plots, says GCHQ chief amid row over post-Brexit security
6 years, 9 months ago

UK plays 'critical role' in stopping European terror plots, says GCHQ chief amid row over post-Brexit security

The Independent  

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Number of far-right terrorists in UK prisons triples as arrests hit new record
6 years, 9 months ago

Number of far-right terrorists in UK prisons triples as arrests hit new record

The Independent  

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UK remembers London Bridge attack victims on 1st anniversary
6 years, 9 months ago

UK remembers London Bridge attack victims on 1st anniversary

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May joined survivors, victims’ families and emergency workers at a memorial service Sunday to mark a year since a deadly vehicle-and-knife attack brought terror to London Bridge on a warm Saturday night. Eight people were killed and almost 50 injured when three Islamic State group-inspired extremists ran down pedestrians on the bridge, then stabbed …

Intelligence services thwarting monthly terror attacks on Britain, MI5 head says
6 years, 10 months ago

Intelligence services thwarting monthly terror attacks on Britain, MI5 head says

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MI5 and police to be given new anti-terror powers 'to target certain high-risk communities'
6 years, 11 months ago

MI5 and police to be given new anti-terror powers 'to target certain high-risk communities'

The Independent  

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Police ask public to become 'counter-terrorism citizens' to help stop attacks
7 years ago

Police ask public to become 'counter-terrorism citizens' to help stop attacks

The Independent  

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London attack – as it happened: Theresa May raises threat level to critical as Isis claims responsibility
7 years, 4 months ago

London attack – as it happened: Theresa May raises threat level to critical as Isis claims responsibility

The Independent  

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Protecting British citizens from cyber attacks must be given same priority as fighting terrorism, GCHQ head warns
7 years, 5 months ago

Protecting British citizens from cyber attacks must be given same priority as fighting terrorism, GCHQ head warns

The Independent  

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Terrorism putting 'unsustainable' strain on British police, says Met Commissioner Cressida Dick
7 years, 6 months ago

Terrorism putting 'unsustainable' strain on British police, says Met Commissioner Cressida Dick

The Independent  

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Terror threat level lowered from 'critical' to 'severe' after Parsons Green Tube attack arrests
7 years, 6 months ago

Terror threat level lowered from 'critical' to 'severe' after Parsons Green Tube attack arrests

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Britain's threat level rises to 'critical' after blast injures 29 at Parsons Green station
7 years, 6 months ago

London terror attack: Britain's threat level rises to 'critical' after blast injures 29 at Parsons Green station

Firstpost  

A homemade bomb planted in a rush-hour subway car exploded in London on Friday, injuring 29 people and prompting authorities to raise Britain’s terrorism threat level to “critical,” meaning another attack may be imminent. London: A homemade bomb planted in a rush-hour subway car exploded in London on Friday, injuring 29 people and prompting authorities to raise Britain’s terrorism threat …

London attack: Police counter-terror chief deploys extra 1,000 armed officers to help hunt suspects
7 years, 6 months ago

London attack: Police counter-terror chief deploys extra 1,000 armed officers to help hunt suspects

The Independent  

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London attack: Terror threat level upgraded to 'critical' as Theresa May deploys soldiers to key sites
7 years, 6 months ago

London attack: Terror threat level upgraded to 'critical' as Theresa May deploys soldiers to key sites

The Independent  

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Theresa May slaps down Trump over London terror suspect tweet
7 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May slaps down Trump over London terror suspect tweet

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London Tube explosion: British police dismiss Donald Trump tweet about terror suspect as ‘speculation’
7 years, 6 months ago

London Tube explosion: British police dismiss Donald Trump tweet about terror suspect as ‘speculation’

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3 terrorists responsible for London attack identified, says PM May
7 years, 9 months ago

3 terrorists responsible for London attack identified, says PM May

India TV News  

3 terrorists responsible for London attack identified, says PM May In all, seven women and five men aged between 19 and 60 were arrested under the Terrorist Act in Barking on Sunday. British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday said the three terrorists responsible for the London attack have been identified and their names would be revealed soon, even as …

3 Attacks In 3 Months Put Spotlight On Terrorism In The U.K.
7 years, 9 months ago

3 Attacks In 3 Months Put Spotlight On Terrorism In The U.K.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Three major terror attacks in as many months have brought a renewed focus on extremism in the United Kingdom, as the country grieves for the dozens killed and authorities search for answers. The incidents prompted Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday to promise an overhaul of Britain’s counterterrorism strategy and possibly pursue new laws targeting extremism. Flowers …

London terror attack: Police raid two more homes in Newham and Barking
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Police raid two more homes in Newham and Barking

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London attack: Security services wrestle with copycat terror threat
7 years, 9 months ago

London attack: Security services wrestle with copycat terror threat

The Independent  

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London terror attack: ISIS claims responsibility, 12 arrested so far
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: ISIS claims responsibility, 12 arrested so far

India TV News  

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the London terror attacks, which rattled the city on Sunday killing seven people and injuring 48. Islamic State’s statement from its Aamaq news agency claimed the group’s “fighters” were responsible, the SITE Intelligence Group said Sunday. Counterterrorism officers raided several addresses in Barking, an east London suburb, and arrested 12 people there Sunday, …

London terror attack: Isis claims responsibility amid group's 'call for increased attacks'
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Isis claims responsibility amid group's 'call for increased attacks'

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Police accidentally shot member of the public during response
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Police accidentally shot member of the public during response

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12 arrested in connection with London terror attack
7 years, 9 months ago

12 arrested in connection with London terror attack

India TV News  

Twelve people have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a terror attack in London which claimed seven lives before police shot dead three suspects, authorities said on Sunday. The Saturday horror took place when a white transit-style van speeding toward the London Bridge Tube station drove into a crowd of unsuspecting people including tourists enjoying the pleasant weather around …

London terror attack: MI5 and police investigating whether further attack is imminent
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: MI5 and police investigating whether further attack is imminent

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London terror attack: Policeman stabbed in face after rushing to confront three terrorists
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Policeman stabbed in face after rushing to confront three terrorists

The Independent  

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