terror attacks

Thursday, October 01

Three arrests as Victorian terror plot foiled

Three men are facing terrorism charges over an ISIS-inspired Melbourne plot that allegedly aimed to kill as many people as possible using at least one semi-automatic rifle.

Manchester, ritual emotion and the healing power of song

The One Love Manchester concert spread messages of unity and love in the face of terror and tragedy. But in troubled times, can music really heal?

Armed police near the scene of Saturday night's terrorist incidents in London. Photo: PA

Eight minutes on London Bridge: training led to lightning response

The speed with which armed police killed three terrorists on London Bridge shows how much has been learned from previous attacks, writes British academic Steve Hewitt.

Trump under fire for London terror tweet

US President Donald Trump has come under fire for criticising London’s mayor in the aftermath of terror attacks in the city that killed seven people and injured at least 48 others, including several Australians.

IS “soldiers” kill elderly priest in French church

Assailants loyal to Islamic State forced an elderly priest to his knees before slitting his throat and took several worshippers hostage in a French church.

Belgian authorities charge fourth suspect

A Belgian anti-terrorism judge has charged a suspect with involvement in the Paris attacks, the federal prosecutor’s office says, the fourth person to face charges in Belgium over the November 13 atrocities.