5 h. ago Gangs in Haiti kill 2 elite police officers in latest attack against law enforcement

Heavily armed gang members have killed two Haitian police officers

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16 h. ago Armed police put court on lockdown as gangster Jamie Rothwell arrives for sentencing

A prison van arrived at court amid heavy security

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36 h. ago US woman found guilty of conspiracy to murder after failed assassination plot

Aimee Betro, 45, was convicted by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court.

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42 h. ago DC's liberal residents slam Trump for 'overstepping' with takeover of their city... but admit crime is rampant as troops prepare to flood streets

Despite being up in arms after President Donald Trump 'overstepped' and federalized the local police on Monday, Washington, DC, residents do admit that crime is a problem.

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60 h. ago Jury given majority direction in trial of US woman accused of murder plot

Aimee Betro, 45, denies any involvement in an attempt to shoot a businessman’s son in Birmingham in 2019.

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2 d. ago ‘My house and the earth shook visibly’: blazing meteor thrills residents in central Victoria

Some people described an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead in night skyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents in central Victoria have reported seeing a large meteor streaking across the night sky on Sunday, with some people describing an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead.Dozens of clips and witness accounts were shared in the Facebook group Australian Meteor Reports. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Paisley crime: Teenager taken to hospital after being 'slashed' in fight among groups of youths

Police said they believe a "number" of the youths had been armed with knives, and that one had been used to cause the injury.

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4 d. ago Armed police called to town centre after reports of man carrying knife

A 57-year-old man has appeared in court following the alleged incident

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4 d. ago Six killed and dozens wounded by Israeli army while collecting aid, says Gaza civil defence – Middle East crisis live

Israeli troops reported to have targeted civilians assembling near an aid point in central GazaThe US and UK have “disagreements” on Gaza including over whether to recognise a Palestinian state, JD Vance has suggested as he arrived in England for his summer holiday.The US vice-president was speaking before a bilateral meeting with David Lammy, the UK foreign secretary, at his 17th-century grace-and-favour country house, Chevening. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Suspect in mass shooting at Montana bar that left four dead is arrested after week

Michael Brown, 45, a U.S. Army veteran, is in police custody

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5 d. ago Screams heard and armed police descend after 'unattended' dog attacked woman and second pet

The animal responsible is now back with its owners

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5 d. ago Man found murdered on bench had 'heart of gold' in heartbreaking tribute from family

Robert Brown was found dead with a wound to his arm on a bench and police have since launched a murder investigation and arrested a 38-year-old man.

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6 d. ago Police called to report of 'large fight' at bus station in Welsh town

Officers were called to an incident involving a large group of people in Porth town centre on Wednesday evening

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6 d. ago Armed police swoop as man uses 'offensive weapon' to trim hedges

Samuel Rowe was accused of carrying a 'large dagger' when he was arrested outside his home

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6 d. ago Armed police arrest gardener taking trowel home from allotment

Samuel Rowe, 35, was detained and kept in a cell

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7 d. ago Fort Stewart army base shooting raises questions about military gun policies

A shooting at Fort Stewart on Wednesday has injured five people and raised concerns about safety on military bases

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7 d. ago Gardener arrested by armed police for carrying trowel home from allotment

Samuel, who lives in Chorlton, had his Japanese gardening trowel, a sickle and a fruit harvesting tool confiscated from him

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7 d. ago Gardener arrested by armed police while carrying tools home from allotment

Samuel, who lives in Chorlton, had his Japanese gardening trowel, a sickle and a fruit harvesting tool confiscated from him

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7 d. ago Gardener walking home from his allotment is arrested by armed police after member of public called 999 over 'knifeman wearing khaki'

Samuel Rowe, 35, had been walking with his trug of vegetables and gardening tools in Manchester earlier this month when he made the decision to trim his hedge.

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8 d. ago Elon Musk's X 'played central role' in stoking racist riots, damning report finds

Amnesty International analysis found X's algorithm prioritises posts that are most likely to contain lies and hatred - and say nothing has changed amid heightened tensions

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