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Police cordons remained in place at the scene in Streatham, as forensics officers gathered evidence

UK to overhaul law around convicted terrorists

Britain is to urgently overhaul the law regarding convicted terrorists after police shot dead an extremist on early release from prison who stabbed two people in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

UK • 03 Feb 20

Enhanced security measures have led to delays at airports

Australia to further tighten security at airports

Australia will introduce random searches of workers entering and inside its airports as it increases security after a recent foiled terrorism plot, officials said.

World • 22 Oct 17

Social media focus of anti-terror action plan

The leaders of France and Britain have announced an anti-terror action plan to crack down on radicalisation through social media.

News • 14 Jun 17

The attack was the deadliest in Turkey this year

IS suspected as Istanbul attack leaves 41 dead

Turkey has pointed the finger at the so-called Islamic State for a triple suicide bombing and gun attack that killed 41 people yesterday at Istanbul's main airport.

News • 29 Jun 16

Islamic preacher Musa Cerantonio is among five arrested

Five charged over Australia-Syria boat plan

Five men have been charged with counter-terrorism offences over a plan to sail to Indonesia to join jihadist groups in Syria, Australian police said.

News • 15 May 16

Department updates travel advice after attacks

In the wake of this morning’s terror attacks in Belgium, the Department of Foreign Affairs has advised people to delay non-essential travel to Brussels until the situation has stabilised.

News • 22 Mar 16

Emergency workers at Rue de la Loi, after an explosion at Maelbeek Metro station

Timeline: Brussels attacks

Brussels was this morning hit by bomb attacks at the airport and in the metro that killed around 35 people. Here's a timeline of developments.

News • 23 Mar 16

Sana Ahmed Khan and Mohammed Rehman were found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey in London

Couple found guilty of plotting terror attack

A British court has convicted a husband and wife of planning a major terror attack to mark the 10th anniversary of the London suicide bombings this year.

News • 29 Dec 15

The suspects aimed to attack a military barracks as well as police stations

French police arrest two men after foiled attack

Police have prevented two men from carrying out an attack on police and army personnel in the central French city of Orleans, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said today.

World • 22 Dec 15

George Osborne said funding will be doubled to £1.9bn a year by 2020

UK warns of potentially deadly cyber attack

The British Chancellor has warned that the so-called Islamic State is seeking to launch potentially deadly attacks on essential services.

News • 17 Nov 15

Tributes are paid to the victims of the Bataclan theatre attacks

Many foreigners among Paris attack victims

People from around the world were caught up in Friday's terror attacks in France, which left 132 dead and many others injured.

News • 15 Nov 15

French police are looking for 26-year-old Abdeslam Salah

Manhunt continues for suspected Paris attacker

A manhunt is continuing for one of the suspects in the Paris attacks after a suspected getaway car was found abandoned in the city.

News • 16 Nov 15

President Obama and President Raul Castro shake hands during a meeting in Panama

Obama to decide on removing Cuba from terror list

A senior US official has said President Barack Obama will make his decision in the coming days, on whether or not to remove Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

News • 12 Apr 15

President said the notion that the West was at war with Islam is an 'ugly lie'

Idea West at war with Islam an 'ugly lie' - Obama

US President Barack Obama has called on Middle Eastern leaders to stand up to "violent extremism" and stop proxy wars that fuel the rise of terror groups.

News • 19 Feb 15

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