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One dead, several wounded in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in France
(AFP) A man who went on a stabbing rampage in France, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an “Islamist terrorist act,” was on a terrorism watchlist and subject to deportation orders, according to authorities. The knife-wielding […]
Legal
Belgium starts trial over 2016 suicide bombings
(AFP) Belgium launched its biggest-ever criminal trial on Wednesday, the landmark prosecution of alleged jihadists accused of directing or aiding 2016 suicide bombings in Brussels’ metro and airport that killed 32 people. The prime French suspect in the dock confirmed his identity […]
Academics & Education
Manchester Arena inquiry: No sign of Abedi’s extremism at school, teacher says
(BBC) The Manchester Arena bomber’s former head teacher has told an inquiry there was no sign of his extremism while he was at school. Twenty-two people were killed when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb in the venue’s foyer on 22 May 2017. […]