An Austrian court convicted Beran A., a 21-year-old man, for planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, sentencing him to 15 years in prison. He was found guilty of multiple charges, including intentions to use knives or explosives at the concert in August 2024. The plot was thwarted, leading to the cancellation of Swift's performances. Beran A. had connections with IS members and expressed remorse in court. His defense lawyer claimed he was not an ideological mastermind, while a court psychiatrist noted no signs of mental illness. Another co-defendant, Arda K, received a 12-year sentence for a separate plot.