Thursday, 16 April 2026
France 'preparing for terror attack on London' as tensions over Trump's Iran war erupt
France has reportedly carried out a "crisis" exercise as it prepares for a potential terror strike on London following soaring global tensions.
16 April 2026 at 21:20Terror police probe string of arson attacks in London - Yahoo News UK
Officers looking into attacks on Persian language media offices, synagogue and Jewish charity ambulances.
16 April 2026 at 20:49Mother of Filton 24 activist acquitted of 'locking on' - Canary
'Filton 24' defendants had already been acquitted in 2026. However, the government ordered a retrial to justify its unlawful terrorism ban.
16 April 2026 at 20:20Arlene Foster tells peers she received online abuse about father's shooting
Lady Foster said: “There's a definite need to deal with the issue of glorification of terrorism..."
16 April 2026 at 20:03Antisemitism and apology for terrorism 'already illegal in France': Is Yadan law 'really necessary?'
As France debates a controversial antisemitism bill, Oliver Farry welcomes Renaud Foucart, Economist, Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University, ...
16 April 2026 at 19:04France holds London terror drill as Iran conflict escalates - MSN
French diplomats in London have conducted a crisis management exercise to prepare for a potential major incident, amid heightened tensions linked ...
16 April 2026 at 18:29Counter-terror police investigate London arson attacks on Iranian and Jewish targets
Officers looking into attacks on Iran International media offices, synagogue and Jewish charity ambulances
The Guardian·16 April 2026 at 18:20Counter-terror police investigate Hatzola ambulance and Finchley shul arson attacks
Met police probe also includes targeting of Iran International 'due to the nature and circumstances of the three incidents'
16 April 2026 at 17:16British man accused of leading Al-Shabaab fighters faces Old Bailey trial - MSN
Jermaine Grant, a 43-year-old London-born man, has appeared in court accused of directing Al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia between 2007 and 2010.
16 April 2026 at 16:53UK police arrest 3 over attempted arson attack on Persian television - Yahoo News UK
Police said this "is not being treated as a terrorist incident but is being investigated by detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing London".
16 April 2026 at 16:22British man accused of leading al Shabaab terrorist fighters in Somalia appears in court
Prosecutors allege Jermaine Grant, who was born in London, joined al Shabaab commando training camps, becoming a platoon leader and taking part in ...
16 April 2026 at 14:38Londoner in court accused of leading platoon in Islamist terror group Al-Shabaab
London-born Jermaine Grant, 43, allegedly attended Al-Shabaab commando training camps and took part in a number of battles in Somalia.
16 April 2026 at 14:36London-born man appears in court charged with directing terror group - Yahoo News UK
The charges come following an investigation by Counter Terrorism ... Al-Shabaab, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK ...
16 April 2026 at 14:35UK Cyber Security council launches new professional title - Counter Terror Business
The UK Cyber Security Council has launched a new Associate Cyber Security Professional title, which is designed to support those at the start of ...
16 April 2026 at 12:11New Martyn's Law Guidance Published To Help Businesses - CLH News
This includes for smaller premises like pubs and restaurants with 200-799 people, to ensure evacuation routes are in place, staff know how to swiftly ...
16 April 2026 at 11:34Two arrested over attempted firebombing at Finchley synagogue - The Jewish Chronicle
UK. Two arrested over attempted firebombing at Finchley synagogue. The investigation is being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing London. April ...
16 April 2026 at 09:24Home Office issues Martyn's Law guidance as SIA launches consultation
The Act applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. While counter-terrorism (CT) is the responsibility of the UK government, many of ...
16 April 2026 at 09:23Former CEO Of French Conglomerate Lafarge Jailed For Funding Terrorism - Mondaq
Former CEO Of French Conglomerate Lafarge Jailed For Funding Terrorism ... More On The Horizon: Setting Aside Judgments Obtained By Fraud In England ...
16 April 2026 at 09:11Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses | Home Office - WiredGov
The UK's No.1 government & public sector news alerting service. ... terrorism – such as having CCTV, bag search policies, or vehicle checks ...
16 April 2026 at 09:06Trump's Iran war tensions erupt as France 'preparing for terror attack on London'
It comes as the head of UK counter-terrorism policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, said the number of cases involving National ...
16 April 2026 at 08:40Migrant on trial over alleged Israeli embassy terror plot - MSN
Migrant on trial over alleged Israeli embassy terror plot. A Kuwaiti-born man who twice entered the UK by small boat is on trial accused of ...
16 April 2026 at 06:11
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