39 h. ago Suspect charged with murder in shooting of Israeli embassy staffers

US attorney general says Chicago-based suspect believed to have acted alone in killing of couple at Jewish museumUS politics live – latest updatesThe US justice department on Thursday charged the lone suspect in a brazen attack that killed two young Israeli embassy staff members outside an event at the Jewish museum in downtown Washington DC with two counts of first degree murder.Jeanine Pirro, the interim US attorney for Washington, said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that authorities were also investigating as a “hate crime and a crime of terrorism” the killings that left the US capital in shock as world leaders condemned the “horrible” and “antisemitic” shootings. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago At least 4 people involved in killing of Mexico City mayor's senior aides, police say

At least three vehicles and four people were involved in the killing of the personal secretary and a close adviser of Mexico City’s mayor

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3 d. ago Millionaire tire boss' affair with younger assistant turns deadly as he returns home to find his wife murdered

Millionaire Goodyear executive Chris Delaney's affair with his personal secretary, Greet Vandeput, allegedly turned deadly when she allegedly stabbed his wife, Carmel, to death.

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3 d. ago Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen daylight attack

Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the cityThe personal secretary and an adviser to Mexico City’s mayor have been shot dead by gunmen in a brazen daylight attack in a central part of the city.Mayor Clara Brugada called the murder of her personal secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz a “direct attack”. The motive is under investigation, but Brugada promised that her government would “continue its relentless fight against insecurity”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen attack

Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the cityThe personal secretary and an adviser to Mexico City’s mayor have been shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle in a brazen daylight attack in a central part of the city.Mayor Clara Brugada called the murder of her personal secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz a “direct attack”. Brugada said in a statement that the attack took place in the Moderna neighborhood.More details soon Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Shakeil Thibou: Man jailed for murder of Cher Maximen in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival

A judge said the ‘brazen’ attack had been carried out in broad daylight in front of families

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9 d. ago Man shot by police after pair stabbed in brutal knife attack in broad daylight

A man has been shot by police after a man and woman were stabbed in Merseyside. The man and woman were rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition

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1 week ago DWP PIP assessment review update as Liz Kendall recognises 'anxiety'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says it is vital to make sure the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is there for people who need it in the future as some are worried for the future

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1 week ago Earthquake and 'major seismic swarm' hits Naples as mayor appeals citizens for calm

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic area around Naples as part of a 'major' quake swarm on Tuesday, sparking fear but no immediate reports of damage.

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1 week ago Siblings convicted of murder for ‘brutal’ stabbing over stolen bike

“This was a brutal and cold-hearted attack in broad daylight,” says detective who worked on the case

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1 week ago PIP cuts could devastate lives of 'horrified' claimants, Labour MP warns

Labour MP Imran Hussain told Work and Pensions Secretary the planned cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits could 'devastate lives' of claimants

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2 w. ago All aboard! Campaigners demand free travel for Londoners to 'open up the city' to all residents

Mayor urged to follow lead of cities in Brazil and offer free public transport

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3 w. ago Trump orders funding cut for public broadcasters NPR and PBS in fresh attack on media – US politics live

President accuses radio and TV channel of bias and pulls taxpayer fundingFormer national security adviser John Bolton has called on defense secretary Pete Hegseth to step down, citing concerns for his personal safety.Speaking on CNN, Bolton – who also served as US ambassador to the United Nations under President George W Bush – was asked whether Hegseth should remain in his position. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump news at a glance: Rubio now holds four titles after Waltz out as national security chief

Marco Rubio becomes the first person since Henry Kissinger to hold the national security adviser and secretary of state positions at the same time – key US politics stories from Thursday 1 MaySecretary of state Marco Rubio – ridiculed as “Little Marco” by Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries – has become one of the most powerful players in the president’s cabinet.Trump appointed Rubio interim national security adviser on Thursday after Mike Waltz was forced to leave the post, alongside his deputy, Alex Wong, as sources said officials had lost confidence in their leadership. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Out of control' dogs maul two men in broad daylight during horror park attack

Horror video footage shows the moment two 'out of control' dogs, thought to be Staffordshire Bull Terriers, fought before attacking a man.

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3 w. ago Hunstanton dog attack: 'Mastiff' mauls woman in broad daylight as police search for man

A woman and her pet border terrier both suffered severe injuries after a large dog, believed to be a mastiff, was off its lead and attacked them in Hunstanton, Norfolk, police said

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3 w. ago British forces strike Houthi military target in Yemen in joint operation with US

Defence Secretary John Healey said all UK aircraft and personnel involved in the operation had returned to base safely

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3 w. ago Students on booze trail 'thought crossbow thug was in fancy dress' moments before terrifying attack

As counter-terror police launched a probe after two women were seriously injured in yesterday's daylight attack, parts of Otley Road in Leeds remained cordoned off.

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3 w. ago Otley Run suspect seen 'prowling streets with crossbow' as terror probe launched

Various weapons – including a crossbow – were seized by police but chilling footage shows a man prowling the streets before the broad daylight attack appearing to have the weapons

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3 w. ago Shocking moment 'thug armed with a crossbow' is seen prowling the streets of Leeds as three people are injured in terrifying daylight attack and armed police swarm city to detain suspect

This is the shocking moment a man strolls along a street in Leeds with what appears to be a crossbow amid reports three people have been injured in a daylight attack in a major city today. 

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