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Live grenade seized in Sydney suburb attack

A live grenade and multiple firearms seized after a violent home invasion in Tallawong. Police investigate whether grenades were thrown in the attack that shook the peaceful suburb. #SydneyCrime

Sydney Schools Lockdown After Toy Firearms Scare

Multiple schools in Sydney's Beaumont Hills were placed in lockdown after a person was seen with what appeared to be firearms. Police have since confirmed the items were toys. Read the full story.

Johnson plots revenge with House rules change

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to make discharge petitions harder after the Epstein files vote humiliation. Discover the political fallout and what's next for Congress.

Man gets 4 years for killing mugger in Queens

Charles Foehner, 67, will serve four years in prison after a plea deal for fatally shooting a would-be mugger. The case revealed a large illegal weapons cache. Read the full story.

Asylum seekers housed near police firearms test site

Government plans to house 600 asylum seekers at a military camp near a police firearms training centre spark outrage. Campaigners warn of re-traumatisation risks for those fleeing war zones. Read the full report.

Police Officer Jailed for Taking Home Shotguns

A serving police officer is behind bars after taking home six shotguns and other weapons surrendered to him. Alan Sharp pleaded guilty to firearms charges and wilful neglect of duty. Read the full story.

Teacher shot by six-year-old pupil: Heroic survival story

First-grade educator Abigail Zwerner shows extraordinary courage after being critically wounded by a six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School. The shocking incident has sparked nationwide debates on school safety and firearms access.

NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.

Police Officer Charged in Westminster Shooting Death

A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces criminal charges after the fatal shooting of Brendan Glenn during a Westminster incident, marking a significant development in police accountability.

Americans arrested in Bahamas over illegal weapons

Five US citizens have been arrested in the Bahamas after authorities discovered illegal firearms and ammunition during a vehicle search on Grand Bahama, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

Family's FaceTime alert prevents Atlanta airport shooting

A potential mass shooting at the world's busiest airport was averted when a family member on FaceTime alerted authorities about a relative's violent intentions, leading to the suspect's arrest with multiple firearms.

Supreme Court voids gun ban for drug users

In a landmark 9-0 decision, America's highest court has overturned the federal ban preventing unlawful drug users from possessing firearms, declaring it violates Second Amendment rights.

Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.

Families Demand NHS Discharge Failures Inquiry

Heartbroken families who lost loved ones after premature hospital discharges are demanding an urgent public inquiry into systemic NHS failures that they claim are costing lives.

Police officer guilty of Jermaine Baker manslaughter

A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been convicted of manslaughter for the 2015 shooting of Jermaine Baker in Wood Green, marking a significant legal precedent for police accountability in the UK.

Girl, 13, dies from meningitis after hospital sent her home

Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old girl who died from meningitis hours after being sent home from hospital, prompting urgent NHS safety reforms and raising serious questions about emergency care protocols.

Met Police marksman cleared in Baker shooting case

In a landmark decision, the firearms officer known as W80 will not face misconduct proceedings for the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker during a prison break plot. The ruling ends an eight-year legal battle that has rocked British policing.

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