Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and Al Qaeda, Austrian authorities said Aug. 8, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes. Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.” Three sold-out concerts were canceled a day earlier because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe. Many of them had dropped thousands of euros on travel and lodging...

Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in London are set to ‘carry on’ as normal next week after a series of shows were cancelled in Austria over an alleged terrorism threat. The singer had been due to begin three nights at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium this evening (August 8) and had been set to continue there until August 10. Last night, the shows were all cancelled after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack at the venue. Austrian authorities said they had been made aware of "preparatory actions" regarding...

The London Mayor confirmed the gigs in the Capital will go ahead "safely" as the shows in Austria were cancelled after a terror threat Sadiq Khan has confirmed Taylor Swift's London gigs this month will still go ahead. The popstar's concerts in Austria were cancelled this week after alleged plans for a terror attack in Vienna were foiled. On Wednesday, the singer's three performances at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium were cancelled as two suspected extremists were arrested by local police. Mr Khan was asked about whether the events will impact...

Swifties meet up in Vienna after concerts there cancelled Swifties gather in Vienna, Austria, after concerts of the star were cancelled at the last minute. Austrian authorities detained two suspects for allegedly plotting to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. August 8, 2024. ROLAND SCHLAGER, APA/AFP Via Getty Images Beaded bracelets hang on a "friendship bracelet tree" to pay tribute to US mega-star Taylor Swift in Vienna, Austria, after her three scheduled concerts were cancelled following the arrest of an Islamic State sympathizer in connection with an attack plot. August 7,...

Authorities in Vienna, Austria have announced that the suspects in the foiled terror plot for the now-cancelled Taylor Swift shows appear to have been inspired by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS). On Thursday, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner announced that two suspects were arrested in connection to a planned terrorist attack at the Swift concerts in Vienna later this week. "The situation was serious, the situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented," Karner said. The two suspects that were arrested included a 17-year-old and...

The alleged architect of a thwarted terror attack, who confessed to authorities his desire to use knives and handmade explosives “to kill as many people as possible” at Taylor Swift’s since-canceled concerts in Vienna, recently pledged allegiance to the current leader of the Islamic State group militia, Austrian security officials said Thursday. The 19-year-old suspect, who has not yet been identified, uploaded his vow of support to the Islamic State group online just weeks ago, around the same time he quit his job and “conspicuously changed his appearance and adapted...

VIENNA – Two men were arrested in connection with alleged planned attacks at major events in Vienna, Austria, on Wednesday including Taylor Swift’s concerts. Swift had been scheduled to perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on Aug 8, 9 and 10. All three shows of the Eras Tour were canceled as of Wednesday, Aug. 7, with the musician’s website saying all tickets will be refunded. The cancellation was announced in an Instagram post from Austria’s Barracuda Music. The post was then shared to the @TaylorNation Instagram story. Taylor Nation is...

Austrian security officials said Thursday that the main suspect of the two arrested in a foiled plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna fully confessed to his plans to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Alleged suspects hoped to 'kill as many people as possible' at Taylor Swift shows in Vienna We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap...