Attacker Kills Himself after Throwing Petrol Bombs at UK Border Force Facility
A man has reportedly killed himself after throwing three petrol bombs at a Border Force facility in the United Kingdom.
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J.K. Rowling Targeted by Apparent ‘Pipe Bomb’ Threat from Trans Flag Social Media Account
An online social media post by an account with a transgender flag in its name appearing to threaten trans-critical author J.K Rowling has generated significant outcry online.
Man Arrested Over Explosive Device Planted in French Cathedral
A man with known a history of placing suspicious parcels has been arrested after allegedly planting an explosive device in a cathedral.
Accidental Blast During Bomb-Making Class Kills 30 Taliban Fighters
At least 30 Taliban members died after an explosive device detonated during a bomb-making tutorial in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province over the weekend, the Defense Post reported on Tuesday.
Greek Police Seize Weapons and Explosives After Raiding Antifa Squat
Greek police say they found weapons and explosives in an Antifa anarchist squat in the city of Thessaloniki, saying the squat was being used as a base to plot attacks against police and political opponents. Police raided the Terra Incognita
Veteran Carries Marine Who Lost Legs During Combat Up Utah Mountain
A Marine veteran who lost his legs during combat in Afghanistan was able to make it to the top of a Utah mountain thanks to the help of his fellow Marine.
Terror Probe Launched After Two Improvised Explosive Devices Found in London Flat
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terror Command have launched an investigation after finding two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at an unoccupied flat in London.
Report: ‘Series of Oversights’ Caused U.S. Soldier’s Death in Afghanistan
A “series of oversights” led an American military unit in Afghanistan to fall in a trap set up by the Taliban that ended up causing the death of a U.S. Army soldier in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, a known stronghold of the terrorist group, the New York Times (NYT) revealed this week.
Wearing the Bomb Suit: Air Force EOD Technicians Talk About What It Takes
Three Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians based at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland came to the Pentagon on Wednesday to brief reporters on what it takes to be a member of a military bomb squad.
