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An 18-year-old British teen, Yusuf Shah, has been convicted of multiple terrorism charges after a shocking online radicalization journey that began at age 13. Caught at Heathrow at 16, authorities uncovered his deep involvement with extremist groups — including Al Qaida and Tehrik-e-Taliban — where he offered cybersecurity expertise, helped with anonymous crypto payments, and even authored a secret guide on evading detection. His online activities, from bomb-making manuals to facilitating $1,300 donations, led to his conviction after a five-week trial. Now in custody, he awaits sentencing on September 16, as officials warn parents to monitor their children’s digital lives amid rising online radicalization risks.

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