British counter-terrorism police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses near RAF Fairford air base in England, which has been used by US forces for strikes on Iran. Bomb disposal experts examined vehicles and homes were evacuated.
Russian authorities arrested eight people for allegedly planning an attack on a defense enterprise in the Moscow region and separately detained one foreign national for scouting government buildings and strategic infrastructure. State agencies reported the arrests on Friday.
Two men have been found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, with BBC investigations revealing the attacks were directed by a Russian-speaking handler operating through Telegram under the alias 'El Money' as part of a broader Russian campaign.
The UK elevated its terrorism threat level to 'severe' following a double stabbing attack in London's predominantly Jewish Golders Green neighborhood. The suspect had been referred to the Prevent anti-radicalization program in 2020.
UK police declared the stabbing of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green area a terrorist incident. A suspect with a history of serious violence and mental health issues was arrested, prompting Prime Minister Starmer to call a Cobra meeting.
