2 h. ago Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

A massive search is stretching into its second day for a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her suburban Minneapolis home

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3 h. ago Violent man punched and bit wife after drinking heavily at brother's wake

Gary John, 61, went on to assault a police officer by kicking him in the shin while resisting arrest.

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11 h. ago Tragedy as body is found in search for missing woman, 35, last seen carrying a rucksack and wearing all black

Police officers began the search after Natalie was reported missing in South Yorkshire on Friday.

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11 h. ago Photos of police search for suspect who shot 2 state lawmakers, including one who died, in Minnesota

A man impersonating a police officer shot and killed Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home in what Governor Tim Walz called “targeted political violence.”

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13 h. ago Two Democratic lawmakers shot, one fatally, in ‘politically motivated assassination’ in Minnesota

Police say suspect dressed as law enforcement and shot at responding officers before escapingA prominent Democratic state lawmaker in Minnesota and her husband have been killed, and another Democratic state lawmaker and his wife were shot, in the early hours of Saturday.State representative Melissa Hortman has died, as has her husband, Mark, the state’s governor, Tim Walz, confirmed at a press conference on Saturday. He said the shooting “appears to be a politically motivated assassination”. Hortman was the top Democrat in the Minnesota house and the former speaker. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Scots cops sent to Northern Ireland as police officers injured in fireworks riots

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the Scots cops in question are "trained to work in our environment".

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14 h. ago Minnesota state lawmaker and husband killed by gunman dressed as police officer

Governor Tim Walz describes the incident as a ‘politically motivated assassination’

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14 h. ago Minnesota politician and husband shot dead by person 'pretending to be police officer'

Senator Tim Walz says lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband have been killed while John Hoffman and his wife were injured after "targeted shootings".

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14 h. ago Minnesota politician and husband shot dead in home by man 'posing as a police officer'

State representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed and senator John Hoffman and his wife were injured by the gunman in the 'targeted shootings' which took place in their homes

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15 h. ago US politician and husband shot dead in 'politically motivated assassination' by suspect dressed as police officer

A US politician and her husband have been shot dead in a “politically motivated assassination,” while a second politician and his wife were wounded in a separate attack.

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15 h. ago Minnesota politician shot dead by 'person pretending to be police officer'

Senator Tim Walz says lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, in the US state of Minnesota, have been killed while John Hoffman and his wife were injured after "targeted shootings"

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16 h. ago More police officers hurt during fifth night of violence in Northern Ireland

The violence followed an alleged sex attack on a teenage girl in Ballymena.

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17 h. ago Millions expected at ‘No Kings’ protests before Trump’s military parade – live updates

‘No Kings’ protests across US come after a week of unrest over anti-immigration raids; Trump’s military parade to begin at 6.30pm ET in Washington DCA flagship No Kings march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington DC, reports the Associated Press (AP). The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Donald Trump ordering national guard troops and marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police responded with teargas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump’s guard deployment “an alarming abuse of power” that “shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement”.The White House’s escalating response to street protests echoes talk before Donald Trump’s inauguration of forcibly quelling resistanc...

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26 h. ago Portadown chaos see rioters hurl petrol bombs at police amid 'week of shame'

Violent disorder broke out in Ballymena and in Portadown, both in Northern Ireland, for a fifth consecutive night, and police officers had to use a water cannon on crowds

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31 h. ago Federal judge recuses himself days before sentencing Memphis officers accused in Tyre Nichols' death

The judge presiding over the federal case against five former Memphis police officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols has recused himself from further proceedings, just days before four of them were scheduled to be sentenced

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37 h. ago The Guardian view on riots in Northern Ireland: racist violence does not express ‘legitimate grievance’ | Editorial

Politicians must analyse the forces behind mob unrest, but not in terms that make excuses for itA reputation for political violence is one reason Northern Ireland has historically attracted fewer immigrants than the rest of the UK. In that context, increasing diversity could be read as a measure of progress; a peace dividend after the Troubles. That isn’t how it has felt to families cowering in fear of racist mobs this week. The riots started in Ballymena, ostensibly triggered by the arrest of two boys, reported to be of Romanian origin, accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. A community vigil mutated into a racist rampage. Masked thugs targeted the local migrant population. When police came to quell the pogrom, officers were attacked with bricks, fireworks, petrol bombs. There was contagion. Windows were smashed and a fire started at a leisure centre in nearby Larne that had been used as a temporary refuge for those fleeing the Ballymena violence. There were outbreaks of di...

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38 h. ago The three things terrorist Alexander Dighton blamed for his vicious attack on police officers

The 28 year-old loner said his grievances which led to his attacks on police had been brewing for 15 years or more.

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38 h. ago Rant about trans children and Boris Johnson betrays warped mind of radicalised young man who tried to kill police officers

Police station attacker Alexander Dighton gave an insight into his twisted journey to radicalisation as he spoke in the Old Bailey

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38 h. ago Terrorist clad in body armour who tried to stab police officer to death and blow up van with molotov cocktail is jailed for life

Alexander Dighton, 28, knocked one officer unconscious and stabbed another in the leg when he launched an attack on Talbot Green Police Station in Rhondda Cynon Taf on January 31.

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39 h. ago Video shows moment terrorist lures police officers out of station to attack them with knives and hatchet

Alex Dighton was armed with poles, molotov cocktails and a knife when he attacked officers at Talbot Green police station leaving two needing hospital treatment

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