Live grenade seized in Sydney suburb attack
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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.
Reeves: Labour will end austerity in first budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Theresa May attacks Tory net zero retreat and Rwanda plan
Former PM Theresa May delivers blistering critique of Conservative climate policy reversal and controversial Rwanda asylum scheme in remarkable Commons intervention.
Reeves rules out major tax rises in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no significant tax increases in Labour's inaugural budget, focusing instead on economic growth through planning reforms and infrastructure investment.
Rachel Reeves' inflation challenge: Can she tame rising prices?
As inflation continues to squeeze British households, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver solutions. Explore the economic challenges and potential strategies being considered in Westminster.
Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
Labour scraps mansion tax in major policy U-turn
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm Labour has scrapped proposals for a mansion tax on high-value properties, marking a significant shift in the party's economic strategy ahead of the next general election.
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.
Met Police officer charged with murder over Dalston shooting
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Badenoch Obliterates Labour Green Policy in Commons Clash
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers devastating critique of Labour's environmental agenda in heated parliamentary exchange with Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski, exposing fundamental flaws in opposition policy.
Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.
Americans arrested in Bahamas after weapons raid on luxury villa
Five American tourists face serious weapons charges after Bahamian police discovered high-powered rifles, ammunition and cash during a dramatic raid on their luxury rental property.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
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.
Trump's Gaza Plan Puts Europe in Diplomatic Crisis
As Trump pushes controversial Middle East peace, Europe faces a diplomatic crisis that threatens to undermine its global influence and reshape international alliances.
Kosovo offers to take UK's failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.
Labour's electric car tax plans spark outrage
Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.
1,300 illegal firearms seized in Australia-NZ crackdown
Australian and New Zealand authorities have seized over 1,300 illegal weapons in a coordinated trans-Tasman operation targeting organised crime networks and firearms trafficking.
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.
Albanese Faces Diplomatic Firestorm Over Trump Return
Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts his toughest diplomatic challenge yet as Donald Trump's potential return to the White House threatens to derail AUKUS and climate commitments. Expert analysis reveals the high-stakes balancing act facing Canberra.
Manhattan DA Creates Special Gun Violence Prosecution Unit
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg establishes innovative prosecution unit dedicated exclusively to combating gun violence through enhanced evidence gathering and community-focused strategies.
Oxford student arrested in racial hatred probe, firearms seized
Thames Valley Police seize firearms from family home as elite university student faces incitement charges following controversial protest footage that went viral.
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