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05.09 / 09:35

NFT Terrorism Terror groups may turn to NFTs to raise funds and spread messages — WSJ

The first known case of a nonfungible token (NFT) created and shared by a “terrorist sympathizer” has come to light, raising concerns that the immutable nature of blockchain tech could help the spread of terrorist messages and propaganda.

03.09 / 16:55

Climate change Cinema Eight people to stand trial for role in 2016 Bastille Day attack

Six years after the attack in Nice, eight defendants will appear on Monday before the special court of Paris for a new extraordinary terrorist trial, scheduled to last more than three months.

18.08 / 09:37

Law Kabul mosque bombing at evening prayers kills 10, including prominent cleric

A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers on Wednesday killed at least 10 people, including a prominent cleric, and wounded at least 27, an eyewitness and police said.

17.08 / 13:05

European Union Migrants Forest fires Spain marks five years since terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils

Spain has held several ceremonies to mark the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Catalonia in 2017.

29.06 / 16:53

NATO innovation Salah Abdeslam: Historic trial into 2015 Paris terror attacks set to deliver verdict

France's historic trial into the November 2015 attacks in Paris is set to deliver a verdict on Wednesday.

19.05 / 20:35

Climate change Energy Food Russia says easing Ukraine Black Sea ports blockade dependent on sanctions review

Russia's foreign ministry has said it will only consider opening up Ukraine's Black Sea ports - and so alleviate pressure on global food supplies - if sanctions against it are reviewed.

19.05 / 20:35

Climate change Football Energy 'The Russians are running': Meet Ukraine's soldiers on the southern frontline

Ukrainian forces in southern Ukraine have been trying to retake Kherson, the only large city in the country to be occupied by Russia.

19.05 / 13:37

Climate change School Stabbing shootings hospital Woman in hospital after shooting at a school in Germany

One woman has been hospitalised after an attacker opened fire at a school in Germany, say police.

19.05 / 09:09

Climate change Football NATO Stabbing Updates Ukraine war live updates: Ukrainian resistance in Russian-occupied Melitopol

The Ukraine War has now entered its 84th day. Thousands of NATO soldiers have amassed on Europe's borders with Russia, as the conflict inside the country rages on.

19.05 / 08:33

NATO Stabbing Champions League penalty Rangers 2022 Europa League final: Frankfurt beats Rangers in penalty shootout

Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers in the 2022 Europa League final on Wednesday, ending its 42-year wait for a European trophy.

29.04 / 22:33

Technology Terrorism Refugees Islamic State 'Beatle' gets life sentence for beheadings

British national Alexanda Kotey, an Islamic State fighter known as one of the 'Beatles' by the hostages he guarded along with other British members of his terror cell, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday at a courtroom in the US state of Virginia.

23.04 / 00:21

European Union Marine Le Pen blast Dozens dead after blast at a mosque in Afghanistan

Dozens of people have died in an explosion at a mosque in Afghanistan.

06.04 / 09:59

Social Media United Nations Russian troops led 'deliberate campaign to commit atrocities', Zelenskyy tells UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war crimes, accusing the Kremlin's troops of the worst atrocities since World War II.

29.03 / 22:05

Art News Israel: 'At least five killed' in shooting in Tel Aviv suburb of Bnei Brak

Israeli paramedics say at least five people were killed Tuesday in a shooting in the central city of Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv.

12.03 / 21:23

Social Media Refugees Saudi Arabia carries out mass execution of 81 inmates, biggest in modern history

Saudi Arabia on Saturday executed 81 people convicted of crimes ranging from killings to belonging to militant and terrorist groups -- the largest known mass execution carried out in the kingdom in its modern history.

11.03 / 17:42

Middle east foreign War in Ukraine: Putin approves use of volunteer foreign fighters from the Middle East

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered so-called volunteer fighters from the Middle East to be brought into Ukraine.

15.02 / 09:07

Terrorism Three men on trial for deadly 2016 terror attack on French church

Three men are on trial in Paris for the 2016 murder of Father Jacques Hamel which was claimed by the so-called Islamic State group.

10.02 / 00:01

Sport Bitcoin Paris attacks trial: 'I didn't kill or hurt anyone,' main defendant tells court

The main defendant on trial over the Paris terror attacks has told the court that he "did not kill or hurt anyone".

31.01 / 12:35

Taliban Over 100 ex-Afghan forces and officials slain since August, UN says

The United Nations has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government, its security forces and those who worked with international troops have been killed since the Taliban took over the country in mid-August, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says.

25.01 / 18:37

European Union Terrorism Science Alexei Navalny: Russia adds opposition leader to list of 'terrorists and extremists'

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been added to an official list of "terrorists and extremists" by Moscow.

04.01 / 20:25

business Environment Swedish first as mother accused of letting son, 12, become child soldier in Syria

Sweden will prosecute a 49-year-old woman suspected of a war crime and breaking international law for allegedly bringing her 12-year-old son to fight in Syria in 2013.

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