New law needed for Southport-type attacks, says terror watchdog
It says the government should create a new offence of preparing a non-terrorist mass casualty attack.
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Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege
‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - 3d -
Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"
Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."CBS News - 2d -
Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack
Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.BBC News - 11h -
Houthi rebels in Yemen say they're resuming attacks on Israeli ships
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they will resume attacks on Israeli ships in response to Israel's blockage of aid to Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on that and the future of ...CBS News - 14h -
A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked
Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoaxABC News - 2d -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - 1d -
Democrats need ‘new voices’ in fight against Trump, says Sen. Slotkin
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), who delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s joint address, says Democrats are still “finding our ...NBC News - 3d -
House's short-term spending bill heads to Senate, passage needed by Friday to avoid shutdown
The GOP stopgap funding bill passed Monday night in the House will now go to the Senate where Republicans will need Democratic support to pass it into law and avert a government shutdown. CBS News ...CBS News - 18h -
OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway
The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.Wired - 2d
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From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs
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US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk
President Trump says he can 'do things financially' that would be painful for Russia if the war continues.BBC News - 7h -
Watch: At sea taking a closer look at 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker
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Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash
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