Young terror offenders in the UK are being inspired by school shootings in the US, with some wanting to commit mass murders themselves, counterterrorism police have warned. The concerning trend has emerged alongside a steep increase in prosecutions of teenagers with neo-Nazi leanings over the past five years. Earlier this month, a boy who claimed to be acquiring guns to commit an atrocity similar to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre was sentenced for terror offences. The Darlington teenage

counter-terror police officers has warned in an exclusive interview with The Independent. Dean Haydon

LONDON( REUTERS)-British police said on Tuesday( Sept 21) a third Russian had been charged in absentia with the 2018 Novichok murder attempt on former double agent Sergei Skripal, saying they could also now confirm the three suspects were military intelligence operatives. The attack on Skripal, who sold Russian secrets to Britain, caused the biggest row between Russia and the West since the Cold War, leading to the tit-for-tat expulsion of dozens of diplomats after Britain pointed the finger of

At a press conference on Tuesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused the UK of “ deliberately worsening relations ” and of using the poisoning “ to increase anti-Russian feeling in British society ”.... “ We condemn attempts to blame Russia, ” she added.... “ We are trying to ascertain the truth and want exhaustive information from the UK, and to fulfil obligations to give us consulate access to our citizens[ Sergei and Yulia Skripal] ”....

It comes as senior police officers warned the public “ not to let their guard slip during the festive period ”.... Since March 2017, police have halted 18 plots related to Islamist extremism, 12 linked to extreme Right-wing terrorism and two to Left, anarchist or “ single-issue terrorism ”.... He added: “ It is already the case that in quite a range of our investigations, we do sadly see teenagers, minors, under the age of 18, some under the age of 16, presenting sharp risk.”....

CANBERRA( Reuters)-The junior partner in Australia's coalition government said on Monday it would not be rushed into a decision on whether to support a target of net zero emissions by 2050. Morrison last week said he would attend the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, where he was expected to present world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, with Australia's updated climate ambitions of net zero by 2050. Morrison had sought the agreement of the National party, the government's coalit

By Colin Packham2 Min ReadFILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in front of the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 15, 2021.... Morrison has denied the claim. According to a source familiar with the messages, when Morrison tried to set up a call with Macron about the submarine contract on Sept.... Editing by Gerry DoyleOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles....

He said Russia has already paid a “ heavy price ” over the poisoning following the mass expulsion of diplomats, but added: “ They should recognise that our sense of justice is not abated.... “ We remain as determined as ever to bring those responsible for Dawn’s murder and Charlie’s poisoning to justice.” The Russian government has denied any involvement in the 2018 attack.... At a press conference on Tuesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused the UK of “ deliber

Conservative MP Sir David Amess was stabbed to death while he attended a constituency surgery in Leigh-on Sea, Essex on Friday. Met police declared the fatal stabbing of Sir David as a “ terrorist incident ” last night.In a statement, the force said: “ The fatal stabbing in Leigh-on-Sea has tonight been declared as a terrorist incident, with the investigation being led by Counter Terrorism Policing.“ The investigation is being led by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command who are working closely wi

Open this photo in gallery Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison boards a Royal Australian Airforce plane to make a trip to the U.S., where he plans to take part in the first face-to-face Quad leaders' summit, in Sydney on Sept.... STRINGER/ ReutersAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday departed for Washington to meet with leaders of the Quad grouping amid criticism over his government’s decision to abandon a$ 40 billion submarine deal with France. Australia last week said it wou