Michigan synagogue ramming an ‘act of targeted violence’: FBI
The FBI says it is treating a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue as an attack on the Jewish community. [Continue Reading]
Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Jewish temple in Michigan
Police have not named the suspect or identified a motive for driving a vehicle into the synagogue, where it caught fire. [Continue Reading]
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh Identified as Suspect in Fatal Shooting at Old Dominion University
Authorities have identified Mohamed Bailor Jalloh as the individual responsible for a shooting that resulted in one fatality and two injuries at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The incident occurred on Thursday, with investigations now confirming that Jalloh, a former member of the army national guard, was previously convicted of attempting to provide material support to ISIS in 2016, leading to an 11-year prison sentence. He was released from federal custody in December 2024. Kash Patel, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has stated that the shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism. This... [Continue Reading]
Iran’s New Leader Vows to Keep a Crucial Oil Gateway Blocked
Also, a Michigan synagogue was attacked. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday. [Continue Reading]
Attack on Synagogue Comes Amid Significant Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
The number of assaults and threats against Jews has increased in recent years, with anxiety growing further since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. [Continue Reading]
Live: One dead as US authorities respond to attack on Michigan synagogue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds his first press conference since the war began and gives a veiled threat to kill Iran's new supreme leader. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Gunman shot dead after crashing vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, causing fire and smoke in the building
A gunman has been shot dead after intentionally crashing a vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The incident occurred as the driver navigated around security bollards, leading to immediate engagement by security personnel, who opened fire on the suspect. Eyewitness accounts reported that the vehicle subsequently caught fire upon impact, filling the synagogue with smoke. The driver was confirmed dead at the scene, while a security guard sustained minor injuries. No other casualties were reported during the incident, which sparked significant alarm within the local Jewish community. Following the attack, emergency services responded swiftly, evacuating the... [Continue Reading]
Man fatally shot after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue
Police shot and killed a man on Thursday after he drove a vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, where a large-scale law enforcement operation is now under way. The city's county sheriff confirmed the fatality and reported that a security guard had also been injured. [Continue Reading]
Gunman shot dead after crashing car into Michigan synagogue
The driver intentionally rammed a vehicle filled with explosives into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. [Continue Reading]
Man shot dead by security after ramming car into Michigan synagogue
The man, who was armed with rifle, rammed his car into the synagogue building in a Detroit suburb before being fatally shot by security. [Continue Reading]
Suspected gunman involved in Michigan synagogue shooting is dead, US media reports
A suspect crashed his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue where children were attending preschool on Thursday and was shot dead in a confrontation with security staff, with no one else seriously injured, authorities said. The attack unfolded during a recent surge in US antisemitic incidents and in a period of heightened security concerns around Jewish and Muslim places of worship since US and Israeli forces launched air strikes on Iran on February 28, sparking an intensifying war... [Continue Reading]
FBI reports ‘active shooter situation’ at Michigan synagogue in the US
Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; Attacker found dead. [Continue Reading]
Active shooter at Michigan synagogue, authorities say
An unidentified assailant has been killed after ramming his pickup truck into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, causing a blaze and triggering a huge police response. [Continue Reading]
Police responding to reports of shooter at Michigan synagogue
No serious casualties among those at Temple Israel, and explosives reportedly found in suspect’s vehicleSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA man who rammed his vehicle into a Michigan synagogue and drove through a hallway on Thursday died during the incident, officials said.There were no other serious casualties at the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield township, a suburb in Oakland county, and the FBI said it was treating the matter as a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community”. It was not immediately clear how the driver died, but officials said... [Continue Reading]
Iran war fuels further threats to Europe's Jewish communities, experts warn
Europe faces rising terror threats to Jewish communities, with synagogue attacks, foiled plots and experts warning the Iran war is fuelling radicalisation even further. [Continue Reading]
Thursday briefing: What an Iran negotiator thinks could happen next – and why Trump still has an off-ramp
In today’s newsletter: Robert Malley, who led talks for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, helps make sense of the warGood morning, and apologies for the interruption to your usual programming. Stepping out from behind the editing desk to write today’s newsletter feels somewhat like a player-manager throwing himself on to the pitch, but I’ll try not to destabilise your morning routine too much. Lord knows, the world doesn’t need any more chaos.Since the US and Israel first attacked Iran two weeks ago, it’s been a scramble to keep up with events. The death of a supreme leader, speculation about his... [Continue Reading]
AI chatbots help plot attacks, study shows: ‘Happy (and safe) shooting!’
From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a study published on Wednesday that highlighted the technology’s potential for real-world harm. Researchers from the non-profit watchdog Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and CNN posed as 13-year-old boys in the United States and Ireland to test 10 chatbots, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, DeepSeek and Meta AI. Testing showed that eight of those chatbots... [Continue Reading]
Belgian authorities investigate explosion outside synagogue in Liège classified as anti-Semitic act
Belgian authorities have launched a probing investigation into an explosion that occurred early on Monday morning in front of a synagogue in Liège. The blast, which took place around 4:00 am local time, has been classified by local officials as a targeted act of anti-Semitism, resulting in damage to the synagogue and surrounding buildings, although fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Liège's mayor, who described the incident as "anti-Semitic," has underscored the seriousness of the situation. The investigative efforts are being led by prosecutors specializing in organized crime and terrorism, reflecting the heightened concerns regarding such targeted attacks in Belgium.... [Continue Reading]
