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TerrorismEngineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

A former Defence employee who was acquitted of a terror plot had manufactured weapons out of intellectual curiosity, an Adelaide court has been told.

Abe Maddison

World NewsVideoTurkey strikes Kurd militants after terror attack kills five

The strike on targets in Syria and Iraq came just hours after the deadly siege on a Turkish defence company.

Max Corstorphan

TerrorismRise in UK children investigated for terror: MI5 boss

"Canny online memes" are drawing children into extreme right-wing ideologies, the MI5 boss has warned.

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PoliticsCommentsTerror group Hezbollah praises Australian protesters

Hezbollah has praised Aussie protesters who turned out at pro-Palestine and pro-Lebanon rallies over the weekend. 

Ellen Ransley

NSW NewsExtremist group throws support behind Oct 7 ‘outrage’ rally

An extremist Islamic organisation has thrown its support behind a rally for Palestine and Lebanon on the first anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.

Georgina Noack

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Teen charged for displaying Hezbollah flag at Sydney protest

New South Wales police have charged a 19-year-old woman after she allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag at an anti-Israeli protest on Sunday.

David Johns

TerrorismAt least 18 killed in terrorist bombing in Somalia

Bombing in the Kahda district of Mogadishu has killed 18 people and injures 10 others.

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OVERSEASShocking details emerge in alleged Taylor Swift terror plot

Further shocking details have come to light from a teenager’s alleged planned terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert, which could have resulted in mass casualties.

Andrew Levy and Molly Clayton

WA NEWSPremiumWarning for parents after terror threat raised

WA’s top cop has urged parents and teachers to look closely at what young people are consuming online amid concerns younger generations are subscribing to ‘mixed’ ideologies.

Lauren Price

TerrorismLack of social media enforcement behind radicalisation

Security experts say governments not regulating social media in its early years may have led to young people being more easily radicalised online.

Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini

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‘Volatile’ environment raises Aussie terror threat level

Australia’s domestic terror threat level has been increased, with security agencies saying an attack could happen without any warning.

Katina Curtis and Ellen Ransley

TerrorismAt least 14 dead in Somalia terror attack

At least 14 people have been killed in an attack by Islamist militants on a hotel and beach in Somalia.

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TerrorismPremiumPolice probe whether toxic web 'radicalised' stab teen

A teen accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney is yet to be charged, as police question whether he was radicalised by toxic online content.

Alex Mitchell

TerrorismPremiumPush for transparent national hate-crime database

A push is underway for an independent, national database to track hate-motivated crime data and keep pace with the risks and threats extremists pose.

Melissa Meehan

TechnologyCommentsBombshell twist as eSafety Commissioner drops case against X

A legal fight to make X remove graphic footage has been sensationally dropped by the eSafety Commissioner as one of the country’s top media executives called on big tech to play fair or leave Australia.

Sarah Blake and Max Costorphan

TerrorismStockholm says Iran uses criminal networks in Sweden

Sweden's SAPO said Iran used Swedish criminal networks for violent acts against other states and individuals.

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Federal politicsCommentsAussie spy boss says terrorism threat ‘real and pervasive’

The head of the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation says terrorism is a real and pervasive threat to the country as the agency rebukes suggestions counter-terrorism laws are overreaching. 

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

WA newsWA man injured in deadly Afghanistan shooting

A West Australian man has miraculously survived a public shooting in the Bamyan province of Afghanistan which left three other foreigners dead and four injured.

Tim Clarke

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Counter terror team leading fatal shooting investigation

The WA Joint Counter Terrorism Team, which consists of WA Police, AFP and ASIO officers, is now taking the lead role in investigating last Saturday’s tragic police shooting.

Phil Hickey

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumSydney attacks haven’t changed WA terror threat: Papalia

Western Australia’s terror threat level has not been changed in light of recent arrests in the eastern states, Police Minister Paul Papalia has revealed. 

Dylan Caporn

Federal politicsDutton throws full support behind Albo on terrorism

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has offered the Albanese Government ‘full support’ on terror-related matters after a bishop was stabbed in Sydney during a church service.

Jake Dietsch

TerrorismIran says senior ISIS member and others arrested

Three Islamic State operatives allegedly planning a suicide attack during celebrations to mark the end of Ramadan have been arrested in Iran, authorities say.

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TerrorismPremiumGun law reform fears on NZ Mosques terror anniversary

New Zealand will this week mark five years since Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant murdered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.

Ben McKay

TerrorismAl Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula announces death of leader

Khalid Batarfi, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), has died, according to the the SITE Intelligence group.

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