1 hour ago Mass killings reach lowest number in years – here’s why experts aren’t celebrating

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

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2 h. ago Mass killings in 2025 reached lowest numbers for first time in nearly 20 years

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

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3 h. ago Mass killings in 2025 reached a record low for first time in nearly 20 years

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

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5 h. ago California shooting marks 17th US mass killing this year – a 20

Experts warn this likely points to ‘regression to mean’ after recent spike in mass killings rather than continued declineA shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing in the US this year – the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database that tracks them.The mass killings – defined as incidents in which four or more people are killed in a 24-hour period, not including the killer – are tracked in a database maintained by the Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Black Friday busiest day of the year so far for retailers, figures show

Spending data from Barclays shows transactions on November 28 reached a 2025-high, up 62% on the average.

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42 h. ago Stockton shooting: Desperate appeal — even for rumours — after three children killed

Three children and an adult were killed during a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, a tragedy described by police as "a targeted incident"

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53 h. ago Stockton children's birthday party shooting all we know as 4 dead and 10 injured

A major police incident in Stockton, California, has seen four people killed and 10 others injured at mass shooting at a banquet hall where a reported children's birthday party has being celebrated

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57 h. ago At least 4 killed in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in California, officials say

Suspect in the mass shooting at large as several victims taken to hospital

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58 h. ago Dairy Queen horror as 4 killed at kids' party and 10 others hurt as cops hunt suspect

Four people, including children and adults, have been killed with at least 10 more wounded after a suspected targeted mass shooting erupted at a children’s birthday party at an American ice cream shop

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58 h. ago Children among four killed in horror mass shooting at birthday party in 'targeted attack' with gunman on the loose

Four people are dead and ten injured after a mass shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California on Saturday night. The gunman remains at large. The ages of victims range from children to adults.

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58 h. ago Children killed in mass shooting at California birthday party as gunman remains at large

Four people have died and ten others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, east of San Francisco

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58 h. ago California mass shooting: Updates as children killed in birthday party attack

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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59 h. ago Children among four killed in horror mass shooting at birthday party in 'targeted attack' with gunman still on the loose

Four people are dead and ten injured after a mass shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California on Saturday night. The gunman remains at large. The ages of victims range from children to adults.

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61 h. ago At least 4 killed in ‘mass shooting at child’s birthday party’ in California

Suspect in the mass shooting at large as several victims taken to hospital

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7 d. ago Jihadist attacks 'will lead to famine' in Nigeria: Warning as mass

Nearly 35 million people in northern Nigeria are 'projected to face severe food insecurity during the 2026 lean season', which stretches from May to September.

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8 d. ago Robin Hood episode 6 release date as 2025 series reaches mid

The MGM+ series Robin Hood starring Sean Bean and Jack Patten continues to captivate audiences with its epic adventure.

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1 week ago Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living

RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.The RSPCA said abandonments in England and Wales had risen by almost 25% in 2025 compared with last year, reaching their highest rate for at least five years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The tiny sign that ChatGPT has been reading your calendar and email

ChatGPT reached 800 million weekly users by September 2025

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2 w. ago Strictly fans say they’re 'sick of it' as they spot couple's 'real' reaction

The BBC One dance contest continued on Saturday, with the 2025 run of the competition reaching week eight

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to cross swords in ATP World Tour final

Sinner beats Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2 to reach final for third year in rowAlcaraz reaches first final after victory over Felix Auger-AliassimeThe 2025 ATP season will conclude with a final showdown between the two best male tennis players in the world after Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the final of the ATP Finals on Saturday.Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as he held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 win, a victory that extended his winning record against the Australian to 13-0. Continue reading...

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