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Video games described as 'Trojan horse' for extremists

Video games described as 'Trojan horse' for extremists

Radicals are using video games as "befriending platforms" to lure impressionable young people and gain their trust, an inquiry has heard.

Teen on terror charges described as 'keyboard warrior'

Teen on terror charges described as 'keyboard warrior'

Teen on terror charges described as 'keyboard warrior'

Teen on terror charges described as 'keyboard warrior'

An immature teenage boy charged with terrorism offences was a "keyboard warrior" online but was not indoctrinated into far-right ideology, his lawyer says.

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

A 16-year-old schoolboy has avoided being jailed after planning a mass-casualty attack on the Sydney Marathon and Opera House which he was hesitant to enact.

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Poland in shock after six killed in mass shooting

Poland in shock after six killed in mass shooting

Poland is mourning after six people were gunned down in Krakow's main square by a gunman officials allege harbours far-right views.

Newsroom bomb threats as Euro flight hoaxes escalate

Newsroom bomb threats as Euro flight hoaxes escalate

Newsrooms across Europe were sent bomb threats after days of similar hoax threats to airlines, all thought to be aimed at countries that have helped Ukraine.

Holocaust survivor succumbs to Bondi gunshot wounds

Holocaust survivor succumbs to Bondi gunshot wounds

A 90-year-old holocaust survivor has died after months in and out of hospital following her shooting in December's horrific Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Alleged terror prepper 'got machete, explosive guides'

Alleged terror prepper 'got machete, explosive guides'

A man who allegedly sought information about explosives, obtained a machete and discussed attack methods has faced court accused of planning a terror attack.

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Teen allegedly promoted mass casualty attack online

Teen allegedly promoted mass casualty attack online

Teen allegedly promoted mass casualty attack online

Teen allegedly promoted mass casualty attack online

Extremist material glorifying a mass casualty attack at a school or place of worship was allegedly shared online by a teenage boy charged with terror offences.

Buyback looms as premier backs 'good people' with guns

Buyback looms as premier backs 'good people' with guns

Buyback looms as premier backs 'good people' with guns

Buyback looms as premier backs 'good people' with guns

More than a quarter of a million guns are set to be given up in a national buyback after Australia's worst terror attack.

Police 'deeply concerned' about AI use in radical posts

Police 'deeply concerned' about AI use in radical posts

Police 'deeply concerned' about AI use in radical posts

Police 'deeply concerned' about AI use in radical posts

Artificial intelligence is rapidly radicalising kids online and potentially leading to an upsurge in political violence.

Man charged over life-threatening attack on federal MP

Man charged over life-threatening attack on federal MP

Man charged over life-threatening attack on federal MP

Man charged over life-threatening attack on federal MP

A man is facing multiple charges over a life-threatening and allegedly targeted attack on independent MP Helen Haines outside her electorate office.

'Never attended': mosque rejects accused hijacker link

'Never attended': mosque rejects accused hijacker link

'Never attended': mosque rejects accused hijacker link

'Never attended': mosque rejects accused hijacker link

A Melbourne mosque says the alleged attempted hijacker of a commercial plane never attended the centre despite suggestions to the contrary.

Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests

Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests

Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests

Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests

People took to the streets in 27 cities and towns across Australia as part of a "global day for Gaza", marking three years since Israel's offensive began.

Accused Islamic State member back in the community

Accused Islamic State member back in the community

Accused Islamic State member back in the community

Accused Islamic State member back in the community

An accused terrorist supporter will not be allowed to use encrypted messaging apps as part of his strict bail conditions.

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Rifle-wielding cops a sight to get used to: premier

An armed police unit formed after the Bondi massacre will begin a phase of public training, as leaders count down to their "highly visible" deployment.

Co-pilot 'planned FlyDubai attack before being hired'

A co-pilot who stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight in an alleged bid to crash the plane planned the attack before he worked for the airline, officials say.

Authorities probe FlyDubai co-pilot's Australian ties

Counter-terrorism investigators are looking into the Australian links of a FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to seize control of a flight bound for Israel.

Attacker's motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight

The UAE and Israel are trying to learn why a co-pilot stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv in an apparent attempt to crash the plane.

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Terror fears after cockpit stabbing on flight to Israel

Passengers have told Israeli media that a pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound plane was stabbed in what officials say might have been an attempted terrorist attack.

Harry and Meghan condemn paparazzi near kids' school

The Duke and Duchess of Sussux have branded as "extraordinarily reckless" paparazzi who were seen looking into the grounds of Archie and Lilibet's school.

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

The ‌five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to ‌attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.

Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court

A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks.

Custody for man who allegedly kept IS beheading videos

A man accused of possessing "horrific" Islamic State beheadings on his phone has failed to argue exceptional circumstances for a magistrate to grant him bail.

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

An institute has been established to help children recover from traumatic events after a massacre at Bondi Beach and a nearby mass stabbing the previous year.

'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

Despite "horrific" Islamic State beheading clips allegedly being found on his phone, a man says police lack evidence that he supports terror groups.

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