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Politics · RussiaGerman Chancellor Merz Warns of Russian Destabilisation Efforts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of daily Russian efforts to destabilise the country, alongside threats from political extremists. Speaking at a party congress, Merz also called for unity within his coalition and advocated for lower electricity taxes for consumers.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFBI arrests 17‑year‑old from McKinney, Texas for ISIS‑linked plot to kill Rep. Keith Self
A 17‑year‑old male from McKinney, Texas was arrested by the FBI after federal sources said he planned to obtain a gun and carry out an ISIS‑inspired assassination of U.S. Rep. Keith Self at a public event on 17 October.
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Politics · United StatesMan arrested for alleged Hindu temple shooting plot
A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Authorities found firearms and a document expressing white supremacist ideology at his home. The plot was foiled after a colleague alerted the police.
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PoliticsGerman coalition leaders send message on democracy's 'historic test'
Germany's coalition leaders met for more than four hours, sending a message to lawmakers that democracy faces a historic test. They committed to focusing on economic growth, secure jobs, and social cohesion while vowing to prevent extremists from taking over the country.
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Conflict & SecurityPoland arrests teen over alleged school and mosque attack plot
Polish authorities arrested a 17-year-old boy, Paweł G., on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks against a school and a mosque. His home yielded knives, a bayonet, and Nazi paraphernalia. He faces charges including participation in a terrorist organisation and preparing multiple murders.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesMaine Teen Sentenced for Child Exploitation and Ties to 764 Network
A Maine teenager has been sentenced to prison for child sexual exploitation and alleged ties to the violent 764 network. The case marks the first time a juvenile has been federally charged in connection with the group.
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PoliticsDOJ report criticizes FBI memo targeting Catholic ideology
A Department of Justice report has sharply criticized an FBI memo that linked "radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology" to domestic violent extremism. The report found the memo to be a "grave failure" and an "abuse of power," while the FBI had initiated the investigation based on an individual with violent online posts.
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Politics · United KingdomJoshua Bonehill-Paine to stand as Conservative candidate in Somerset elections
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with convictions for assault, burglary, and racially aggravated harassment, will stand as a Conservative candidate in Somerset’s local elections on 6 May 2027. Party leader Kemi Badenoch defended his selection, citing his rehabilitation and counter-extremism work.
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