Terrorism
4 LAS News stories tagged “Terrorism”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Australian independent MP Helen Haines critically injured after deliberate car attack in Victoria
Independent federal MP Helen Haines was struck by a white Toyota that performed a U‑turn outside her Wangaratta office, resulting in the loss of a leg and ongoing critical care, while police treat the incident as a deliberate act under anti‑terror investigation.
Photo: Alison Newman / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 11 sources
Nigerian Air Force strikes ISWAP hideout in Lake Chad, kills senior leaders
The Nigerian Air Force conducted a precision air strike on an ISWAP hideout in the Lake Chad region on 19 October, eliminating key militants and destroying logistical equipment, officials said.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 2 sources
Two Borno men receive life terms for aiding Boko Haram in Abuja court
Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim were sentenced to life imprisonment, plus 20 years on a secondary charge, after pleading guilty to supporting the banned Boko Haram group, as part of a wider federal mass‑trial of suspected terrorists.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 4 sources
Finnish Appeal Court Reduces Simon Ekpa's Prison Term to Four Years While Keeping Terrorism Conviction
Finland's Court of Appeal cut the sentence of Biafran separatist Simon Ekpa from six to four years, confirming his guilt on terrorism‑related charges linked to the Biafra independence campaign, according to reports from Yle and local media.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 4 sources