BBC World
Man Gets 15 Years for Plot to Turn Taylor Swift Concert Into a Very Different Kind of Show
Austrian man gets decade and a half for planning to violently interrupt a pop concert, proving that even terrorism has bad timing.
2026-05-28
BBC World
2026-05-20
BBC World
Austrian Spy Convicted in Trial That Makes James Bond Look Understated
Austria's biggest spy trial in years ends with a conviction, a prison sentence, and the revelation that the country's security officials dropped their government phones in a river.
2026-05-10
BBC World
Eurovision Turns 70, Celebrates With Boycotts, Booing, and a Turquoise Carpet
Eurovision's 70th anniversary arrives in Vienna with five countries boycotting over Israel's participation, fans divided, and tickets selling out in 14 minutes - because nothing says 'joy and togetherness' like armed guards and a turquoise carpet.
2026-04-28
BBC World
Man Admits Plotting Taylor Swift Bomb Attack, Ruining Friendship Bracelet Exchange for Thousands
Austrian man admits plotting to bomb Taylor Swift concert, forcing cancellation of three sold-out shows and ruining thousands of friendship bracelet exchanges.
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