Madrid Train Bombing Anniversary

The Madrid train bombing on March 11, 2004, was an Al Qaeda operation and connected to the 9/11 attack, causing deep divisions in Spain. The aftermath led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the National Counterterrorism Center in the US.

Britain's Terror Threat Level

Britain's terror threat level is currently at its highest since 9/11, with warnings of potential co-ordinated attacks or lone wolf incidents on UK soil. Politicians have been informed of record levels of extremist 'chatter' and concerns about rising radicalization during Ramadan. Security officials fear a spike in extremist activity following the Israel-Hamas conflict.