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The New IRA claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside a Belfast Police Service station (Dunmurry), threatening further attacks. A 66-year-old man was arrested under terrorism laws in connection with the incident. Analysts say the group’s link to Iran and Hezbollah signals a broader, cross-border hybrid warfare pattern, with learning and tactics potentially spreading to other theaters.
A hijacked delivery car containing a gas-cylinder-type device exploded outside Dunmurry police station near Belfast; there were no fatalities, but two minors were evacuated from nearby homes. Police say the attack bears similarities to a March attempt in Lurgan, and Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton says the New IRA is the early working hypothesis as investigators keep an open mind about the case.
Police released body-worn footage of a car bomb detonating outside Dunmurry police station as officers evacuated nearby residents; a delivery driver was forced to drive the device to the station. Authorities believe dissident republicans, possibly the New IRA, carried out the attack; no serious injuries reported as the NI police chief labelled it a deliberate, reckless and stupid act and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Police evacuated homes in the Dunmurry area near Belfast after reports of a car bomb outside a PSNI station; no casualties have been reported, and authorities are probing the motive, with past attacks by dissident Republican groups noted in the context of the post-Good Friday Agreement security landscape.
A bomb in Moscow killed three people, including two police officers, after they attempted to apprehend a suspicious individual near a police station, in the same neighborhood where a senior military commander was killed earlier this week; investigators are examining links to recent targeted killings and potential Ukrainian involvement.
A senior Russian general, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in Moscow by a car bomb, marking the third such attack on a Russian general in a year, with the incidents linked to ongoing tensions with Ukraine.
A Russian general, Fanil Sarvarov, was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, marking the third such attack on senior Russian defense officials since December 2024, with investigations considering Ukrainian intelligence involvement.
A Russian general, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a Moscow car bombing, with Ukrainian involvement suspected, continuing a series of attacks on Russian military and political figures since 2022.
A car bomb in southern Moscow has killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, prompting an investigation by Russian authorities who suspect Ukrainian intelligence involvement, amid previous attacks attributed to Ukraine.
An Italian investigative journalist, Sigfrido Ranucci, had his car destroyed by a bomb outside his home, in an attack linked to his reporting on organized crime, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns over press freedom in Italy.
A pickup truck explosion in Guayaquil, Ecuador, killed one person and injured two, with authorities suspecting an intentional attack or car bomb, prompting evacuations and a police investigation into possible terrorism.
A car bomb in Cali, Colombia, killed at least five people and injured dozens, targeting a military school, amid ongoing violence linked to drug cartels and guerrilla groups. Separately, a drone attack on a police helicopter outside Medellin resulted in at least 12 deaths, highlighting the rising violence involving armed groups and drone assaults in Colombia.
A car bomb in North Waziristan killed at least 13 soldiers and injured civilians, with Pakistan blaming Indian-backed militants, while India denied involvement; the attack is linked to ongoing tensions and conflicts between the two nations.
In the action thriller "Retribution," Liam Neeson plays a high-powered banker and father who is forced to confront his own vulnerability when a mysterious bomber plants a bomb in his car. As he follows the bomber's orders to protect his family, Neeson's character must navigate a series of challenges and make difficult choices. While the film starts off strong with a tense setup reminiscent of "Speed," it eventually devolves into a routine Neeson action movie. However, Neeson's performance shines as he portrays a desperate and determined father trying to regain his strength in the eyes of his family.
An explosion occurred during the funeral of the deputy governor of Afghanistan's northern Badakhshan province, who was killed in a car bomb attack earlier this week. The blast took place inside a mosque, causing casualties. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the car bomb, while the Taliban has been conducting raids against the group.