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A screen displays a photo of a man arrested in connection with an Islamist attack plot that caused the cancellation of the Vienna leg of a tour by American mega-star Taylor Swift, on the sidelines of a press conference on August 8, 2024 at the Foreign Ministry in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by ROLAND SCHLAGER/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

Third Islamic State sympathiser detained over suicide attack plot at Taylor Swift Vienna concert

The United States provided the tip of the threat to the “Eras” tour concerts, which have been cancelled, the US administration said

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Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Olympiastadion on July 27, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

Islamic State suspect planned suicide attack at Taylor Swift Vienna concert, say officials

Explosives and detonators were found in a search of the main suspect’s apartment, authorities said

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