Terrorism & counterterrorism stories

Aug 7, 2026

Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of air at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, preventing potential attack

A bus driver physically knocked down an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on Tuesday, potentially preventing an attack at the major NATO and cargo logistics hub. German federal prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism investigation into the incident, which Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Interior Minister have described as representing a new level of danger for the country.

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Terrorism & counterterrorism stories

Car bomb attacks in Southwest Colombia the day after conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella takes office

Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of air at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, preventing potential attack

Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks by Iran-backed Houthis and Iraqi militias

Bomb explosion on minibus in Jaramana, Syria kills at least two, wounds 13

Russian drone factory director critically injured in car bombing near Yekaterinburg

Explosive drone found at Leipzig airport near Ukrainian cargo plane

Germany Opens Terrorism Probe After Explosive Drone Found Near Ukrainian Cargo Plane at Leipzig Airport

Nigeria's President Tinubu approves up to 80% military pay rise amid ongoing security challenges

Supreme Court Declines to Halt $655 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authority and PLO Over Terror Attacks

At least 12 killed, women and children abducted in armed attack on Nigerian village

Suicide bomber kills at least 14 at anti-militancy rally in Pakistan's Swat Valley

Truck bomb injures at least 11 near police station in Colombia days before presidential inauguration

Moscow restaurant bombing kills 3, injures 21

British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a UK airbase for Iran's IRGC

Australia sues Telegram for $38 million over alleged failure to remove pro-terror content

Hadi Matar convicted of terrorism charges in Salman Rushdie stabbing

Fire breaks out on gas tankers at Egypt's Damietta Port following reported drone strike

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, places him on international wanted list

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

Man arrested after vandalism and arson attack at Medjugorje Catholic shrine in Bosnia

US Consulate in Toronto targeted in second shooting incident this year

Berlin Pride attacker pledged allegiance to ISIS before deadly rampage, shot dead by police

Berlin Pride attack suspect killed by police after manhunt

Israeli settlers set fire to two West Bank mosques

Van drives into crowd at Berlin Pride, killing one and injuring 16

Netanyahu orders major Nablus operation and faster legalization of West Bank outposts

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills nearly 1,000 as attacks on health workers escalate

Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over extradition dispute involving 1978 Aldo Moro assassination

UK designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization following antisemitic attacks

Trump Announces U.S. Will Remove Syria From Terrorism Sanctions List

Explosions Rock Damascus During French President Macron's Historic Visit to Syria

Monaco Bombing Suspect Found Dead in Ukraine, Intelligence Officer Confesses

Tuareg-led insurgents launch coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting army bases and prison

Interpol issues wanted notice for Ukrainian woman suspected in Monaco parcel bombing that injured tycoon

Explosion at Damascus cafe kills at least 9, injures 20 in Syria's capital

Suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing that wounded Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Iermolaiev

Italian Police Arrest Four Suspects in Bomb Attack Targeting Investigative Journalist Sigfrido Ranucci

Ukrainian tycoon and family injured in bomb attack in Monaco, international manhunt underway

Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 36 civilians in Afghanistan, wounding over 160

Militant attack on Karachi rangers facility kills three soldiers, Pakistan vows retaliation

Iranian agents directed arson attacks on Jewish targets in Australia, spy chief reveals

Eight Convicted of Terrorism Charges in Texas Immigration Center Shooting

Two More Suspects Arrested in Connection with Planned Attack on Trump's White House UFC Event

Al-Qaeda-linked militants attack Niamey airport in Niger, killing at least 13

Toronto police link dozens of shootings, including U.S. consulate attack, to gun-for-hire network

FBI Thwarts Plot Targeting White House UFC Event, Multiple in Custody

Two Men Convicted in Russian-Directed Arson Attacks Targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

UK Court of Appeal Upholds Government Ban on Palestine Action as Terrorist Organization

US Military Kills Venezuelan Gang Leader Niño Guerrero in Strike Coordinated with Venezuela

Toronto Police Officer Killed by Teen During Raid Linked to U.S. Consulate Shooting Investigation

Iran Adds Elon Musk's Companies to List of Military Targets in Middle East

Thai Court Sentences Two Uyghur Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing

Pakistan Launches Deadly Air Strikes on Afghanistan, Killing at Least 26

Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing; suspects arrested in separate attack

U.S. Oversight Body Finds 101 Additional UNRWA Staffers Are Hamas Soldiers from October 7 Attack

Shooting rampage in central Israel leaves 1 dead, 5 wounded

Colombia holds presidential election amid security concerns from drone attacks

Suicide Bombing in Quetta Kills at Least 14, Injures 20 in Attack on Shuttle Train

French Judge Opens Investigation into Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing

Drone Strike Causes Fire at UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi

Shepherd Sacrifices Life Preventing Suicide Attack in Pakistan

Blast in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat Kills 9, Injures 33 Including Police Officers

UK Imposes Sanctions on Iran-Linked Network for Attack Plots and Financial Operations

Suicide Attack on Police Post in Bannu, Pakistan Kills 15 Officers

Bahrain Arrests 41 People Allegedly Connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Australia Sanctions Balochistan Liberation Army and Three Senior Leaders

Prominent Pakistani Cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees Assassinated in Charsadda

Mali Rebels Seize Strategic Tessalit Military Base Near Algerian Border

UK Raises Terrorism Threat Level to 'Severe' After Golders Green Stabbing

London Stabbing of Two Jewish Men Declared Terrorist Incident

Mali Military Leader Emerges After Coordinated Insurgent Attacks; Russia Claims It Prevented Coup

Coordinated Attacks by Jihadists and Tuareg Rebels Seize Control of Key Mali Town Kidal

Gunmen Kill at Least 29 at Football Pitch in Northeast Nigeria

Colombia Highway Bombing Kills at Least 20 Ahead of Presidential Election

Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks by Jihadists and Separatist Rebels

Explosive Device Kills 13 on Bus in Colombia in Suspected Terrorist Attack

Coordinated Armed Attacks Strike Multiple Cities Across Mali

Armed Man Opens Fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump Evacuated

Nigeria Charges Six People with Treason Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu