Islamic extremism
Coverage of Islamic extremism in the Nexus archive.
- Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police, had ties to Islamic extremism
The man accused of killing one person and injuring dozens more during a large Pride event on Saturday in Berlin was shot and killed by police officers after a nearly day-long search, according to authorities. He had ties to Islamic extremism.
- German police search for the suspect in Berlin Pride attack that killed 1 person and injured 29
German police are searching for Abdul Ballout, a man suspected of driving a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 29 others before allegedly using a machete. Authorities believe the attack was an Islamic extremist terror act, with the suspect linked to radicalization and Islamist ties. The incident occurred in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate, but not at the festival itself.
- A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover
A van ramming and stabbing attack near Berlin's Pride festival left one person dead and many injured, with authorities suspecting an Islamic extremist motive. The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, remains at large. Ali Darwich, a Muslim and gay police officer, expressed personal and communal trauma, highlighting fears of increased polarization and hate crimes.
- German police hunt suspect in attack near Berlin Pride that left 1 person dead and 29 hurt
German police are searching for Abdul Ballout, a man accused of driving a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 29 others, in what authorities suspect is an Islamic extremist terror attack. The attack occurred in Tiergarten park, near the Pride event, with the suspect allegedly using a machete to stab victims after the van collision.
- Germany says fatal Berlin Pride attack believed to be an act of Islamic extremist terror
A man drove a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 29 others, with authorities suspecting an Islamic extremist terror attack. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, is believed to have ties to Islamic extremism and a history of criminal convictions. The attack occurred in Tiergarten park, near but not at the Pride festival site.
- Former UK diplomat: Foreign Office has lost its ability to discern friends from enemies
Edmund Fitton-Brown claims the Foreign Office has lost its ability to discern friends from enemies, attributing this to Islamic extremism. The article questions whether a Burnham government could address these concerns.
- Technology is driving an increase in online threats to the UK, senior officials say
Senior UK officials warn that technology and online platforms are enabling increased threats from hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups. Examples include Iranian-backed plots, Russian state-sponsored sabotage, and rising far-right extremism, with law enforcement emphasizing collaboration with tech companies to combat these risks.
- Technology is driving an increase in online threats to the UK, senior officials say
Technology and online platforms are being used by hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups to threaten the UK, according to senior British police officials. Threats from Iran, Russia, and China include assassinations, sabotage, and surveillance, while far-right extremism has also increased significantly.
- Technology is driving an increase in online threats to the UK, senior officials say
UK officials warn that technology and online platforms are enabling increased threats from hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups. Examples include Iranian-backed plots, Russian state-sponsored sabotage, and rising far-right extremism, with law enforcement emphasizing the need for tech company collaboration to address these challenges.
- Islamic extremism’s rise in California — and what to do about it
The article discusses concerns about rising Islamic extremism in California, referencing books like 'Londonistan' by Melanie Phillips and 'Submission' by Michel Houellebecq, which explore similar issues in Europe. It questions whether California faces a comparable challenge to Europe and the UK.
- Record antisemitic incidents in Canada fuel criticism of Carney government response
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney faces criticism for insufficient action against record antisemitic incidents, with 6,800 cases reported in 2025—a 9.4% increase. A Senate report recommended reinstating a Holocaust Remembrance Envoy role, which Carney eliminated, and highlighted gaps in addressing drivers like Islamic extremism.