Commander Dominic Murphy highlighted that the increase in hostile state actions, particularly from Russia, Iran, and China, poses significant risks to British society, especially among youth.
Counter-terrorism authorities have characterized keeping up with terrorist organizations as a game of Whac-a-Mole, especially with the rise of digital tools and social media.
The Mali army announced that it arrested the leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, Mahamad Ould Erkehile "alias Abu Rakia," along with another figure, Abu Hash, known for coordinating severe atrocities against civilians.