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In a disturbing revelation, a double killer, Sean Hegarty, has been posting on social media while serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his former girlfriend, Caron Smyth, and her friend, Finbar McGrillen. Despite his violent history of abuse against women, Hegarty was released on bail multiple times
Mayors
Provisional figures released by the mayor's office have shown that London recorded the fewest number of homicides across June, July, and August since 2018. The summer months, typically a challenging time due to increased risk of exploitation and violence, have seen a significant decline in under-25 homicides, with
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Early figures indicate that London has recorded its fewest number of homicides across June, July, and August since 2018, a notable decrease in violent crime. The mayor's office also reports that no homicides were recorded among under-25s during the school summer holiday period, a significant achievement. Mayor Sir
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Rising cases of violence among school students in Gujarat have triggered concerns among authorities. The recent incidents include a Class 10 student murdered in Ahmedabad, a Class 8 student stabbed in Balasinor city of Mahisagar, and a Class 9 student threatened with a knife in Bhavnagar. These incidents have been
Activists
Violent protests erupted across Indonesia, with demonstrators targeting government buildings, setting fire to parliament houses, and storming police headquarters. The widespread unrest has left a trail of destruction and casualties, with at least three people dead and several others hospitalized. The protests began five days ago in Jakarta, sparked by
Activists
The Minneapolis school shooting has sparked a debate over the legitimacy of transgender identity, with right-wing activists falsely portraying all trans people as prone to mental illness and violence. The attacker, Robin Westman, filled hundreds of pages in her diaries, documenting a fascination with school shooters, racism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia.
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This year's West Indian Day Parade and J'Ouvert carnival will take place just two weeks after a mass shooting in Brooklyn killed three people and injured 11 others. Police have made no arrests in the Aug. 17 shooting, and Mayor Eric Adams is warning that retaliatory
Activists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has documented a staggering 34 physical attacks on journalists, photojournalists, and video reporters in less than two months in Serbia, exceeding all annual totals of violence against media professionals since at least 2020. The attacks, which occurred while covering anti-corruption demonstrations, were committed by both violent
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A high-level "war council" of crime lords is orchestrating attacks by the notorious Tamo Junto (TMJ) gang, targeting key associates of cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson. The five key players leading the violence are James "The Don" White, Paul "The Captain" Fleming, Barry Harvey, Sean
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Under Mayor Johnson's leadership, Chicago has recorded historic reductions in violent crime and violence as the city implements a holistic approach to community safety. The city's violent crime rate has dropped by 21.6% in the most recent year-to-date, with homicides decreasing by 32.3% and
Activists
Social media posts from two Green Party councillors have voiced concerns about the policing of a protest in Bristol on Saturday, alleging aggressive and heavy-handed actions from officers. The counter-protests, involving anti-migrant and hundreds of counter-protesters, were held in Castle Park and on Newgate, with a significant number of police
Activists
Protesters gathered in Patna's central business district, Atal Path, in response to the alleged murders of two minor children whose bodies were found in a parked car. The incident sparked widespread unrest, with protesters clashing with police, blocking traffic, and setting vehicles on fire. The police responded with
