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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.

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.

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.

Senate Republicans block deepfake regulations

Senate Republicans have thwarted Chuck Schumer's urgent bid to regulate AI-generated deepfakes, raising alarms about election interference and national security threats as political tensions escalate.

Portugal approves controversial burqa ban legislation

Portugal's parliament has passed a contentious ban on face-covering veils in public spaces, sparking accusations of discrimination against Muslim women and raising concerns about religious freedom in the predominantly Catholic nation.

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.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

EU Considering Total Ban on Cigarettes

Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.

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.

Driverless Taxis Could Hit UK Streets Within Months

Britain is on the verge of a transport revolution as driverless taxis could begin passenger services this year following new government legislation. Discover how autonomous vehicles will transform urban mobility.

Ex-Marine's deadly affair: Murder plot with gas masks revealed

A former Royal Marine stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated murder plot against his secret lover's husband, employing military-grade equipment including gas masks and multiple firearms in a chilling conspiracy that reads like a spy thriller.

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