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Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

NWSL Playoffs 2025: Expert Predictions & Picks

As the NWSL postseason kicks off, we analyse the championship contenders, potential upsets, and key players who could decide who lifts the trophy in American women's football.

Venezuelan prison gang infiltrates US cities

Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky warns of dangerous Venezuelan prison gang establishing operations across US cities, with ICE confirming multiple arrests of members.

Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails

Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.

Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge

Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.

Munich's iconic river surfing wave vanishes

The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.

Brazilian boy, 13, begs freedom after child knife attack

A 13-year-old Brazilian gangster has tearfully apologised and pleaded for release after being detained for a vicious knife attack on another child, revealing the shocking youth crime epidemic gripping the nation.

UK tradespeople hit by tool theft epidemic

Britain's tradespeople are facing a devastating crime wave as organised thieves target work vans, stealing essential tools worth thousands and crippling small businesses across the nation.

Melbourne machete teens walk free on bail

A Melbourne judge has sparked outrage by granting bail to teenagers accused of multiple machete attacks, admitting locals are 'entitled to be scared' as youth crime crisis deepens.

Mississippi Town Under Emergency Curfew After Crime Wave

Greenville, Mississippi declares state of emergency as rampant armed robberies and carjackings force authorities to implement strict 8pm-6am curfew. Residents describe living in fear as police struggle to contain violence surge.

Giant wave terror: Brits flee Tenerife seafront

Shocking footage captures the moment a colossal rogue wave crashes over sea walls in Tenerife, sending terrified British holidaymakers fleeing for their lives as water floods restaurants and threatens to drag people out to sea.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor

Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.

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