Event Brief
Canberra teen charged with planning terrorist attack
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: A 17-year-old in Canberra was charged with planning or preparing a terrorist act and transmitting violent extremist material.
WHO: The 17-year-old
WHAT: Charging of a 17-year-old with planning or preparing a terrorist act
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM ET
WHERE: Canberra
WHY: The charges relate to planning or preparing a terrorist act and transmitting violent extremist material.
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