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Group of young people using smart mobile phones in subway city underground

The teenage terrorists of the 'Islamic State'

The teenage terrorists of the 'Islamic State'

How is the extremist group, with branches in Africa and Afghanistan, convincing European teens to attack its enemies?

Marco Buschmann and Nancy Faeser during the press conference on Thursday

Marco Buschmann and Nancy Faeser during the press conference on Thursday

Solingen knife attack prompts tough security measures

Solingen knife attack prompts tough security measures

The German government has taken action in response to the knife attack in Solingen, banning knives in public places.

The suspect of a stabbing rampage in the western German city of Solingen is escorted, with his head down, by police officers on his way to the Federal Public Prosecutor in Karlsruhe, Germany.

The suspect of a stabbing rampage in the western German city of Solingen is escorted, with his head down, by police officers on his way to the Federal Public Prosecutor in Karlsruhe, Germany.

How does IS keep recruiting people — and who are they?

How does IS keep recruiting people — and who are they?

"Islamic State" has claimed responsibility for the Solingen attack. How does the group still recruit members?

A sign with the word 'Warum?' (why?) lies amongst flowers and candles placed close to the site of the attack in Solingen

A sign with the word 'Warum?' (why?) lies amongst flowers and candles placed close to the site of the attack in Solingen

Germany and Europe are once again 'Islamic State' targets

Germany and Europe are once again 'Islamic State' targets

The attack in Solingen is just the latest example of a new wave of violence linked to the Islamic State terrorist group.

A view of candles and flowers next to a cut-out piece of cardboard with the message "We just wanted to celebrate - then death came" handwritten in German

A view of candles and flowers next to a cut-out piece of cardboard with the message "We just wanted to celebrate - then death came" handwritten in German

'IS' claims responsibility for Solingen knife attack

'IS' claims responsibility for Solingen knife attack

Three people were killed and several others seriously injured at a festival celebrating diversity.

A Special Forces police officer is seen through a window of a refugee home in downtown Solingen

A Special Forces police officer is seen through a window of a refugee home in downtown Solingen

Police in Solingen arrest suspect at asylum-seekers' home

Police in Solingen arrest suspect at asylum-seekers' home

Police have arrested a man during a raid on a refugee home in Solingen: DW's Aaron Tilton reports.

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Laptop user with their hood up.

How extremist groups like 'Islamic State' are using AI

Extremists are urging followers to use the latest digital tools to spread their extremist message and recruit.

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

Militant attacks in Dagestan: A new generation of radicals?

Public discontent and officials that lack accountability: three experts discuss what lies behind the Dagestan attacks.

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Russia's Tajiks face discrimination after Moscow attack

Many Central Asians in Russia have faced heightened xenophobia following the recent attack near Moscow.

French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?

Europe is on high alert after a spate of attacks. The risk is real, authorities warn.

Belgian Police stand behind a cordoned off area close to where a suspected Tunisian extremist has been shot dead hours after manhunt

Belgian Police stand behind a cordoned off area close to where a suspected Tunisian extremist has been shot dead hours after manhunt

Belgium: Terrorist shooting underlines tense mood in Europe

Attacks in Belgium and France have Europe on high alert. The mood is tense and the risk of violent polarization is rife.

Three border guards in helmets and beige and khaki fatigues, with the Iranian flag insignia on the sleeve, hold rifles beside a wire mesh fence across barren terrain.

Three border guards in helmets and beige and khaki fatigues, with the Iranian flag insignia on the sleeve, hold rifles beside a wire mesh fence across barren terrain.

Iran and the Taliban: Counterterrorism cooperation?

Repeated terrorist attacks in Iran have exposed shortcomings in Iran's security agencies.

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