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Poland

Are we moving closer to the dystopian society envisaged in Minority Report?

That is what a former cybersecurity advisor to Barack Obama has claimed.

United Kingdom

11 pedestrians injured after traffic incident in London

London police have stated the collision was not terrorism-related

Spain

Catalonia focus is on security

Security officials meet in Barcelona ahead of Sunday's controversial referendum on independence.

Spain

Cartoon boat becomes symbol of bitter battle over Catalonia

How Tweety got drawn into the independence debate.

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United Kingdom

M1 motorway closed in England as bomb squad called in

Part of Britain's M1 motorway was closed on Tuesday after what police described as a suspicious object was found under a bridge.

USA

Erdoğan drops 12 bodyguards with outstanding arrest warrents for US visit

Erdoğan replaces members of his security team for New York visit who have outstanding arrest warrants in the US

United Kingdom

UK threat level downgraded to severe from critical

As the investigation into Friday's blast on a London train progressed, the UK lowered its security threat level from critical to severe, meaning another attack remains highly likely but is no longer expected imminently.

Russia

Mystery bomb threats sweep Russia

On Wednesday, three of Moscow's main train stations were checked, along with the city's famous GUM department store near Red Square and more than 20 other buildings, according to RIA Novosti news agency.

Myanmar

Rohingyas flee Myanmar, saying army torched their homes

More than 2,600 houses have been burned down in Rohingya-majority areas of Myanmar’s northwest in the last week, the government said

USA

US indicts three more Turkish security officials

US prosecutors say a total of 19 people have been indicted by a grand jury.

Spain

Blame game gathers pace after Barcelona attack

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has accused Madrid of underfunding his region's police force

Spain

Barcelona to conduct full security review

In the wake of the attack on Las Ramblas, Barcelona is to overhaul security.

Spain

Catalan police kill five terror suspects in Cambrils

Spain

Military replace striking security staff at Barcelona airport

Bercelona airport replaces striking security personnel with National Guard troops.

Belgium

Molenbeek: man detained after police chase

Molenbeek: man detained after police chase

World News

Passengers warned of travel chaos at airports this weekend

Travellers are warned to arrive at least three hours early after huge delays at European airports due to new EU border control regulations.

USA

Honolulu bans pedestrians from using mobile phones while crossing street

Israel

Israel restricts access to Friday prayers in Jerusalem

Israeli police bans men under 50 from attending Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, following scuffles there on Thursday.

Israel

Muslim leaders in Jerusalem call for return to prayer at Al Aqsa mosque after Israel scales back security measures

Iraq

16-year old Isis fighter captured in Mosul confirmed as German girl

Four women including a 16-year old girl, captured in the Iraqi city of Mosul have been confirmed as German nationals