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Germany to boost police anti-drone unit after airport incident, government says

Germany and other European countries have repeatedly observed UAVs flying over sensitive sites such as airports, military bases and industrial plants.

Euronews

US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’

German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for device

The Guardian - UK

Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack

Germany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks aimed at destabilizing the nation. In response to escalating threats, including a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and drone sightings near military facilities, the government is set to enhance its anti-drone…

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Germany holds security meeting over explosive drone amid Russia protest

BERLIN - Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council Friday to discuss an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object this week.

Bangkok Post

Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police

Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off

The Guardian - UK

What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport

Authorities have defused a drone with explosives found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport

The Independent UK

Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage

Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage?

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How explosive drone found near runway at German airport sparked fears of another ‘hybrid’ Russian attack on Nato

The drone incident was framed as the latest in a series of hybrid attacks across Europe

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could attack Nato member to test alliance’s resolve, report on US intel warns

Lithuania also fears Putin may be planning a ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics

The Independent UK

'New level of danger': Explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany airport

Germany launched a counterterrorism probe after an explosive drone was found near Leipzig/Halle Airport. This incident caused flight disruptions at the major European cargo hub. Investigators are examining potential foreign involvement in this sophisticated operation. A separate DHL cargo plane sustained minor damage after striking an unidentified object. Officials are…

The Times of India

Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?

On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before. The suspect already had a police record due to his previous attempt to join the Islamic State in Syria and…

The Conversation

Berlin Pride attack suspect ‘tried to join ISIS’ and was sentenced for planning serious violence just two months ago

Police identified the suspect as Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese heritage who was known to authorities

The Independent UK

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after police manhunt

Police shot and killed the suspect in Berlin's deadly Pride attack. The suspect had previously sought to join the Islamic State group. He was convicted of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state. Authorities believe this was an Islamic extremist terror attack. Security measures at future events will…

The Economic Times

Who Is Abdul Ballout? Quick Facts About the Berlin Pride Car-Ramming Suspect Shot Dead by Police

Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old with alleged extremist ties, carried out a deadly attack at Berlin's Pride event, raising questions about security lapses and radicalisation processes.

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Berlin Pride attack: ISIS-linked suspect shot dead in police operations

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Prosecutors said he had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group.

International Business Times UK

Berlin Police Detail Attack: Suspect Used Vehicle and Knife to Target Pride Marchers

A deadly assault at Berlin's Pride event left one dead and 29 injured. Police are conducting a citywide manhunt for the suspect, Abdul B., amid rising political tensions.

The Independent UK

Berlin Pride attack: Police shoot dead 21-year-old suspect Abdul Ballout after manhunt

Chancellor Merz says attackers ‘have only one purpose ... to take away our openness and freedom’

Euronews

Suspect in 'islamist terrorist attack' at Berlin Pride killed in police operation

The suspect in the attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day event was tracked down at a garden allotment in Berlin after an hours-long manhunt,

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The Guardian - UK

Police shoot dead Berlin Pride van and knife rampage suspect, officials say

Abdul Ballout, 21, reportedly shot in operation at allotment in Spandau district after fatal attack in Tiergarten park

France 24

Main suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by German police forces

The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said.

The Economic Times

AI playing a growing role in child sexual abuse, German report warns

German authorities warned Tuesday of the "growing influence" of AI and digital technology on the sexual abuse of children, saying in a report that criminal abusers are increasingly using those tools. Sexual abuse of minors is "increasingly shifting to the digital realm," driving overall statistics "upward", said Holger Muench, the…

Euronews

Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras

Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.

Euronews

Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat

Euronews

Germany rejects EU request to scrap 'necessary' internal border controls

Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.

Euronews

Germany plans 'active cyberdefence' as online attacks rise, interior ministry says

In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany, two-thirds of them from abroad or unknown locations, with many more cases thought to be unreported.

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