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A Vienna court sentenced a 21-year-old to 15 years for plotting an ISIS-linked terror attack at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in August 2024. The foiled plot involved homemade explosives and knives targeting thousands of fans. This verdict arrives as Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce garners immense global attention, highlighting the persistent security threats she faces.

An Austrian court has sentenced Beran A., 21, to 15 years in prison for planning a knife and bomb attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. Authorities thwarted the plot, leading to the cancellation of Swift's August 2024 shows. Beran A. also admitted to charges related to terrorism and networking with the Islamic State group.

Horticulture expert warns gardeners against overpriced products, calling many garden center items marketing gimmicks. He highlights common money traps: designer pots, specialist soils, chemical fertilizers, electric gadgets and decorative mulch while advocating for cost-effective, natural alternatives like terracotta pots, homemade compost and basic tools. He emphasised that simple, traditional methods yield better results and healthier plants.

An 18-year-old accused in an ISIS-inspired terror attack near Gracie Mansion flashed a salute honoring the group while being led from a police precinct. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both 19, were arrested after a homemade bomb was thrown at protesters. Both reportedly made pro-ISIS statements and watched terror propaganda videos.

Kerala police discovered two suspected steel bombs on private property in Muliyathode, near Panur, the same location as a fatal explosion last year involving homemade explosives. The landowner alerted authorities after his brother found the devices while clearing land.

Two young men, sons of immigrants, were arrested for hurling an improvised explosive device at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a protest. The FBI has launched a terrorism investigation into the incident, which was reportedly linked to a far-right influencer. The mayor condemned the act as bigotry and racism.

A British man trying to make homemade vodka has accidentally blown up his home, leading to four fire engines and a water bowser being called.

Police officials said that a crude homemade explosive was thrown near Sonargaon Pan Pacific hotel around 2 pm about 20 minutes after the President's cavalcade passed from the route.

Brazilian police have arrested two individuals linked to an alleged plot to detonate bombs at Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, which drew over two million fans. The suspects, associated with a group promoting hate speech and violent content online, reportedly aimed to gain notoriety through the planned attack.

The Black Sea Fleet's press service said the drone appeared to be homemade. It described the explosive device as “low-power” but Sevastopol mayor Mikhail Razvozhaev said six people were injured in the blast.

Russian police have arrested a group of people they said were planning a terror attack on Moscow, the country's anti-terrorism committee said Sunday, without giving details about the group's motives.

Two teenagers, identified as Ibraham Kayumi and Emir Balat, were charged with throwing an improvised explosive device, packed with the volatile "Mother of Satan," at Gracie Mansion during a protest. Law enforcement sources indicate the pair self-radicalized and traveled to terror-training hotspots. The device, made from household ingredients, could have caused fatalities.

Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly trying to kill his friend around a week ago by giving him a bag containing homemade explosives. The accused gave the bag to his friend while shopping at a local market in Sector 63 and fled the spot after it exploded, police said.

Simultaneous blasts masterminded by a banned Islamic outfit ripped through the country, injuring 25.

A 13-year-old boy in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district died after a homemade firecracker exploded in his pocket, critically injuring him. Himanshu, with a friend's help, mixed sulphur and potassium to create the explosive without their families' knowledge. The explosion occurred when a spark ignited the mixture in his pocket.

Hong Kong police on Tuesday said they arrested nine people on suspicion of engaging in terrorist activity, after uncovering an attempt to make explosives and plant bombs across the city.The arrests come amid a political divisive time in Hong Kong, two years after months of massive anti-government protests rocked the city.

At least two people were killed and 10 others injured as a bomb exploded near a flyover in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Friday. The blast killed two teenagers, aged 18 and 16, and injured 10 others, officials said.

Federal agents have discovered over 150 explosive devices and arrested Virginia man Brad Spafford for possessing an unregistered short-barreled rifle. The investigation, initiated by a neighbor's tip, uncovered Spafford's extensive collection and far-right extremist beliefs, marking the FBI's biggest find of 'finished explosive devices.'

Russia's Federal Security Service said that it has foiled a series of terrorist plots that were planned by the Islamic State (IS) to be carried out in the country this summer.

Researchers have developed a new sensor that can detect even tiny quantities of explosives with the use of light and special glass fibres.

DHAKA: A powerful blast shook a residential area in Bangladeshi capital on Saturday injuring at least 10 people.

Cops to buy devices that can detect even vapour explosives

Police raided a house in Bogota and seized homemade rockets meant to attack the presidential palace.