U.K. Raises Threat Level To 'Critical'; Attack 'May Be Imminent'
7 years, 10 months ago

U.K. Raises Threat Level To 'Critical'; Attack 'May Be Imminent'

NPR  

U.K. Raises Threat Level To 'Critical'; Attack 'May Be Imminent' Enlarge this image toggle caption Carl Court/Getty Images Carl Court/Getty Images One day after a bombing claimed at least 22 lives at a concert venue in Manchester, England, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the U.K. is raising its terror threat level. The BBC reports this is only the third time the U.K. has reached the highest terror threat level under its alert system — and the first since 2007. In her brief speech Tuesday, May said the police request for military support "is part of a well-established plan known as Operation Temperer, in which both the armed forces and the police officers involved are well-trained and well-prepared to work in this kind of environment." "You might Sponsor Message NPR's Bill Chappell has more on the Manchester attack — everything that we know, as of Tuesday evening — right here.

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MI5 hikes Northern Ireland terror threat level to ‘severe’
2 years ago

MI5 hikes Northern Ireland terror threat level to ‘severe’

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K.’s MI5 intelligence service on Tuesday raised the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland’ to “severe” amid an increase in activity by dissident Irish republican militants. Paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland laid down their arms after the 1998 Good Friday peace accord largely ended three decades of violent conflict between Irish republican and British loyalist groups and …

Christmas shoppers warned to be ‘more vigilant’ as terrorists may be ‘emboldened’ by recent attacks
3 years, 4 months ago

Christmas shoppers warned to be ‘more vigilant’ as terrorists may be ‘emboldened’ by recent attacks

The Independent  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Christmas shoppers and revellers must be “more vigilant”, the head …

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  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s terrorism threat level has been raised to severe, …

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 …

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 …

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  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The threat level posed by terrorism to the UK has …

London Bridge attack anniversary: Memorial held for victims as Theresa May says London's resolve against terrorism has never been stronger
6 years, 9 months ago

London Bridge attack anniversary: Memorial held for victims as Theresa May says London's resolve against terrorism has never been stronger

The Independent  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Photographs of the people killed in the London Bridge terror attack were left on …

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 …

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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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  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “In the long run, if we continue with this level of threat – which …

London Tube train terror attack: British Police arrest 18-year-old man; threat level remains ‘critical’
7 years, 6 months ago

London Tube train terror attack: British Police arrest 18-year-old man; threat level remains ‘critical’

India TV News  

British police said that they have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the London subway attack. 'Critical' threat level means a government task force, that includes the security services, believes another attack may be imminent. A bomb partially exploded on a London subway train at Parsons Green station Friday morning, leaving 29 people wounded, including those with burns and …

Islamic State claims London Tube attack, UK terror threat level raised to ‘critical’
7 years, 6 months ago

Islamic State claims London Tube attack, UK terror threat level raised to ‘critical’

Live Mint  

London: Prime Minister Theresa May announced the UK terror threat level has been raised to “critical” — its highest possible designation — as police hunt for a suspect who set off an improvised bomb on a packed London commuter train. Ambulances rushed people to hospital, although the injuries weren’t life-threatening with most suffering what police called “flash burns.” Trump storm …

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: 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  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Theresa May has announced the security services are raising the …

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

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Theresa May has issued a rebuke to Donald Trump, after the …

Islamist attacks will threaten UK for decades, former head of MI5 warns as police say Isis is creating terror 'cult'
7 years, 7 months ago

Islamist attacks will threaten UK for decades, former head of MI5 warns as police say Isis is creating terror 'cult'

The Independent  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Rowley said police were wrestling with an “extraordinarily diverse” range of threats, adding: …

London terror attacks: Spike in number of Britons taking up self-defence classes
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attacks: Spike in number of Britons taking up self-defence classes

Firstpost  

Worried Britons are increasingly taking up self-defence classes after the country was hit by three terrorist attacks within three months London: Worried Britons are increasingly taking up self-defence classes with a spike in the number of people signing up for them after the country was hit by three terrorist attacks within three months. One school teaching self-defence was quoted by …

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: Jeremy Corbyn tells Theresa May ‘you cannot protect the public on the cheap’
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Jeremy Corbyn tells Theresa May ‘you cannot protect the public on the cheap’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Corbyn has torn into Theresa May’s security record in the …

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  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Questions will be asked following the latest terrorist attacks in …

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

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Theresa May's statement in full
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Theresa May's statement in full

The Independent  

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Terror attack on London Bridge leaves 6 dead; police shoot 3
7 years, 9 months ago

Terror attack on London Bridge leaves 6 dead; police shoot 3

Associated Press  

LONDON — Terror struck at the heart of London on Saturday night as attackers killed six people in a series of vehicle and knife attacks before police shot them dead. The Metropolitan Police force declared the attacks “terrorist incidents.” Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said that while they believe all the attackers were killed, the investigation continued. “We ran for like …

London attacks: In the face of terrorism, Britain keeps calm and will carry on
7 years, 9 months ago

London attacks: In the face of terrorism, Britain keeps calm and will carry on

ABC  

Many Australians love to taunt the English as "whinging poms" — it's a crude caricature dating back to the late 19th century, but one seemingly seared into the minds of many "down under". That doubt was confirmed after witnessing the response to three terrorist attacks in England and many more across Europe. A few hours ago seven people were slaughtered …

Manchester attack: UK security threat level lowered as police close in on bomber's suspected network
7 years, 10 months ago

Manchester attack: UK security threat level lowered as police close in on bomber's suspected network

ABC  

Britain lowered its security threat level to "severe" on Saturday following significant activity by police investigating the suicide bomb attack on a pop concert in Manchester, Prime Minister Theresa May said. Earlier, police hunting a suspected network behind Salman Abedi, the bomber who killed 22 people on Monday night, said they had made two further arrests overnight as they closed …

UK Labour leader links terror to wars as campaign resumes
7 years, 10 months ago

UK Labour leader links terror to wars as campaign resumes

Associated Press  

LONDON — Four days after a suicide bombing plunged Britain into mourning, political campaigning for a general election in two weeks resumed Friday with the main opposition leader linking acts of terrorism at home to foreign wars like the one in Libya. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn risked being assailed for politicizing the Manchester Arena attack that killed 22 people …

Manchester terror attack: British troops deployed at strategic sites, country on 'critical' terror alert, says Theresa May
7 years, 10 months ago

Manchester terror attack: British troops deployed at strategic sites, country on 'critical' terror alert, says Theresa May

Firstpost  

Here is what we know so far about the Manchester Arena attack, the deadliest in Britain since 2005. Britain has raised its terror alert to the maximum level and ordered troops to protect strategic sites after 22 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a Manchester pop concert. Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said Abedi had not acted …

Manchester terror attack: British authorities "furious" over intelligence leaks to US media
7 years, 10 months ago

Manchester terror attack: British authorities "furious" over intelligence leaks to US media

Firstpost  

Britain raced to hunt down a jihadist network thought to be behind the Manchester concert attack, as a row escalated between London and Washington over leaked material from the probe. It’s terrible, it’s hard to believe it.” In Manchester, north-west England, feelings were still raw following Salman Abedi’s attack on a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande — especially …

Manchester bombing live updates: Police are investigating 'terror network' behind suicide attack
7 years, 10 months ago

Manchester bombing live updates: Police are investigating 'terror network' behind suicide attack

The Independent  

✕ Close Manchester attack: Theresa May raises terror threat rating to 'critical' 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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Pound sterling and UK stock markets steady after Theresa May raises terror threat level to ‘critical’
7 years, 10 months ago

Pound sterling and UK stock markets steady after Theresa May raises terror threat level to ‘critical’

The Independent  

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Theresa May upgrades terrorist threat level to 'critical' and puts soldiers on streets
7 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May upgrades terrorist threat level to 'critical' and puts soldiers on streets

The Independent  

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 SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Theresa May has announced the terror threat level in the …

Britain’s security alert level raised to ‘critical’
7 years, 10 months ago

Britain’s security alert level raised to ‘critical’

Al Jazeera  

‘Wider group of individuals’ may be linked to Manchester attack that killed 22 people, Prime Minister Theresa May says. Britain’s threat level has been raised from “severe” to “critical”, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced, saying another attack “may be imminent” following a deadly suicide bombing in Manchester. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips, reporting from Manchester, said it appeared the assault …

Manchester Arena: Theresa May calls suicide bombing ‘warped and twisted’
7 years, 10 months ago

Manchester Arena: Theresa May calls suicide bombing ‘warped and twisted’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A suicide bomber deliberately chose the place where he could cause …

UK raises threat level to ‘critical’
7 years, 10 months ago

UK raises threat level to ‘critical’

CNN  

Manchester, England CNN — The UK raised its terrorism threat level to “critical” – the highest level – for the first time in a decade Tuesday. Prime Minister Theresa May warned that intelligence services believe an attack may be “imminent.” Hours earlier, police identified 22-year-old Salman Abedi as the suspected suicide attacker who detonated a bomb as throngs of teenagers …

Manchester attack: Salman Abedi named suicide bomber
7 years, 10 months ago

Manchester attack: Salman Abedi named suicide bomber

Al Jazeera  

Prime minister announces change in the threat level from severe to critical, saying further attacks may be imminent. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips, reporting from Manchester, said it appeared that the attack was carried out with “more planning and more sophistication”, in comparison with the attack on parliament in London in March. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group …

Terror alert: Britain's nuclear stations, airports asked to 'remain resilient'
7 years, 11 months ago

Terror alert: Britain's nuclear stations, airports asked to 'remain resilient'

India TV News  

British security forces have sounded a terror alert for country's nuclear power stations and airports and instructed them to “remain resilient” against potential terrorist attacks, according to a media report. Security services fear that some will nonetheless try to exploit “vulnerabilities” in the nuclear industry’s internet defences. Energy Minister Jesse Norman said the government was “fully committed to defending the …

U.K. beefs up security following Brussels blasts
9 years ago

U.K. beefs up security following Brussels blasts

The Hindu  

Security in the United Kingdom, where the threat level is already “severe” following last November’s Paris blasts, has been stepped up further after the Brussels attacks. Prime Minister David Cameron warned that the U.K. faced a “very real terror threat” following the “appalling and savage terrorist attacks” that took place in Belgium. “The backlash will be on the European refugee …

Security agencies put on alert in UK after reports of possible terror attacks
9 years ago

Security agencies put on alert in UK after reports of possible terror attacks

India TV News  

Security agencies put on alert in UK after reports of possible terror attacks Security agencies in United Kingdom have been ordered to prepare for as many as 10 terror attacks simultaneous across the capital city London as they fear repetition of Paris-style attack by terrorists returning from Syria. London: Security agencies in United Kingdom have been ordered to prepare for …

U.K. foiled 7 terror attacks in last 6 months: Cameron
9 years, 4 months ago

U.K. foiled 7 terror attacks in last 6 months: Cameron

The Hindu  

British intelligence services have foiled seven terror attacks in the past six months in the United Kingdom while earlier response to such warning had originated from the al-Qaeda and the area between Pakistan and Afghanistan, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday. Mr. Cameron’s remarks came as the United Kingdom government planned to recruit 1,900 new spies for the …

Tony Blair warns terrorism threat has ‘intensified’ since 7/7 London bombings
9 years, 8 months ago

Tony Blair warns terrorism threat has ‘intensified’ since 7/7 London bombings

Daily Mail  

Tony Blair has warned that the threat posed by Islamist fanatics has spread 'right across the world' since the 7/7 attacks ten years ago and urged Western leaders to combat it 'on the ground'. Scroll down for video Tony Blair has warned that the threat posed by Islamist fanatics has spread 'right across the world' since the 7/7 attacks ten …

Terror attack in Britain 'unlikely' despite thousands of potential radicals, says Met police chief
10 years, 2 months ago

Terror attack in Britain 'unlikely' despite thousands of potential radicals, says Met police chief

Daily Mail  

The UK's most senior police officer has said a terror attack in Britain is unlikely despite reports that the country is on the brink of raising the threat level to its highest in seven years. Armed police swarm the entrances and exits to the Hyper Cache in eastern Paris after several shoppers were held hostage for several hours during this …

Britain Raises Terror Alert Level, But Cites No Specific Threat
10 years, 7 months ago

Britain Raises Terror Alert Level, But Cites No Specific Threat

NPR  

Britain Raises Terror Alert Level, But Cites No Specific Threat Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Hackett/PA Photos/Landov Paul Hackett/PA Photos/Landov British Prime Minister David Cameron is warning that the threat to the U.K. from international terrorism is "greater and deeper" than ever before, as London raised its terror warning level in response to what it said were plans by …

Device was “viable”: U.K.
14 years, 4 months ago

Device was “viable”: U.K.

The Hindu  

British Home Secretary Theresa May confirmed that a device found on a U.S.-bound cargo flight at Midlands Airport, north of London, was “viable'' and could have caused mid-air explosion. The device, described as a “manipulated” printer cartridge, was hidden inside a UPS courier parcel sent from Yemen and discovered following a tipoff that a courier company was likely to be …

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