UK: Man denies making explosive device in shed

A man has appeared in court charged with making explosive substances. Harry Whittaker, 31, of Caddington, near Luton, Bedfordshire, denied three counts of unlawfully creating a “nitrate-based low-explosive composition such as the explosive substance black powder”. Appearing at the Old Read More …

Ukraine: Bomb disposal experts defuse 250-kilogram air bomb in Donetsk Oblast

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) bomb disposal experts have defused a 250 kg high-explosive air bomb that fell on the grounds of a household in Kostiantynivka, “A 250 kg high-explosive air bomb was removed by SES bomb disposal Read More …

California: Crews detonate suspected pipe bomb found at Sacramento County recycling center

Explosive ordinance disposal teams have detonated a live device that was discovered at a recycling center in Sacramento County on Monday. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says they first got a report about a suspected pipe bomb near Watt Avenue Read More …

UK: Controlled explosion after ‘mortar round’ found in Lincolnshire

A controlled explosion was due to be carried out following the discovery of what was believed to be a mortar round in a Lincolnshire village. The device was found in Caythorpe, near Sleaford, on Monday afternoon. Earlier, police set up Read More …

Spain: Menacing ISIS cell calling for attacks on Euros players busted after propaganda network spewing threats was unearthed

A sinister ISIS ring that called for attacks on Euro players has been snared after a major operation in Spain. Spanish cops uncovered a twisted propaganda network urging their followers to target Real Madrid football players. The extremist unit shared Read More …

UK: Major delays at Birmingham Airport over 100ml liquid limit

New 3D scanners could spell the end of frustrating liquid limits at airports but there have been major delays in installing the new tech in the UK. The UK’s Birmingham Airport saw major delays this weekend amid confusion over new Read More …

Pakistan: Four die in Kurram IED explosion

At least four members of a family were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in the Kurram tribal district on Sunday, while police claimed to have gunned down a militant commander during an operation in Lakki Marwat. Read More …

The Netherlands: Explosion causes fire at a house in Uden

A fire broke out at a villa on the Heinsbergenstraat in Uden on Saturday night after something was thrown against the front door. Police are talking about a possible explosive liquid that caused the fire, but that is still under Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces hunt for militants after recent terror attacks

Security forces on Friday continued search operations in four districts of Jammu region to track down militants involved in the recent terror attacks. “Search operations are going in the forest area of Reasi and adjoining Arnas areas after the June Read More …

Cambodia: Fisherman discovers MK-82 aerial bomb in Phnom Penh

A fisherman has found a war-left U.S.-made MK-82 aerial bomb in a pit lake on the western outskirts of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, a mine clearance chief said on Friday. Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC)’s director-general Heng Ratana said Read More …

FBI Director Travels to Africa to Meet with Vital Law Enforcement and Intelligence Partners

FBI Director Christopher Wray traveled to Kenya and Nigeria this week and met with senior law enforcement and security officials to demonstrate the FBI’s continued commitment to our strong partnerships in the region and highlight ongoing cooperative efforts to combat Read More …

Europol-coordinated operation tackles the threat of terrorist-operated websites

Ten countries joined forces with Europol to disrupt the online propaganda activities of religious and politically motivated terrorist organisations across the ideological spectrum. This joint effort, known as Operation HOPPER II, targeted key assets in the online dissemination of terrorist Read More …

Yemen: One sailor injured, merchant ship on fire after Houthi missile attack

Two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck a bulk cargo carrier in the Gulf of Aden, severely injuring one of the crew. The M/V Verbena, a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, and Polish-operated ship, “reported damage and subsequent fires on Read More …

The Netherlands: Dog finds pipe bomb in backyard and brings it inside a house in Budel-Schoot

Labrador dog Sky found a pipe bomb in a backyard on the Parallelweg in Budel-Schoot on Thursday afternoon and took the rod-like bomb into the house. The dog’s owner Jermain, who lives with two dogs in the house where the Read More …

IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine – update 232

The IAEA team at ZNPP reported hearing explosions, including close to the plant, on several days over the past week. They confirmed with the plant that one of the mines located next to the ZNPP cooling pond area exploded on Read More …

Pakistan: Security forces ‘carried out over 7,000 anti-terror ops’ in less than 3 months

Pakistan’s security forces have carried out as many as 7,745 anti-terror operations from April 1 to June 10 in their bid to curb the scourge of terrorism faced by the country, sources told Geo News on Wednesday. These operations were Read More …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch boat-borne bomb attack against Greek-owned ship in Red Sea

Yemen’s military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the vessel targeted as the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor. He described the attack as using a “drone boat,” as well as drones and ballistic missiles. In Read More …

Dramatic moment pro-Putin TV crew are sent flying by motion-detecting mine dropped by drone over Russian border

This is the dramatic moment a team from Putin’s state TV are sent flying by a motion-activated mine dropped by a drone over the Russian border. The blast was caught on camera as the pro-war channel Rossiya-24 crew were filming Read More …

Eight suspected terrorists with possible ISIS ties arrested in New York, L.A. and Philadelphia

Eight men from Tajikistan with potential ties to ISIS out of central Asia were arrested over the weekend in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News on Tuesday. The suspects had been Read More …