'Extreme ideologies': Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'
Monday, 5 August 2024 () Australia raised its terror threat level from 'possible' to 'probable' following increased extremist views and violence. Prime Minister Albanese reassured that there's no immediate attack threat. The heightened alert stems from global tensions, notably the Israel-Hamas conflict. Recent violent incidents, including a Sydney knife attack, were cited as motivations behind the alert change.
The head of Australia's Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), Mike Burgess, says there is a homegrown rise in "extreme ideologies" and a "greater than 50 percent chance of an onshore attack or planning in the next 12 months."
Several U.S. military bases across Europe were reportedly put on a heightened state of alert. The force protection level was raised to its second-highest level 'Charlie' over concerns..
Terror alerts have been raised at U.S. military bases in Europe, with CNN reporting that two sources within the DoD have said so. The alert has been raised to Force Protection Condition “Charlie”..