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A man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Colorado for firebombing a group of demonstrators advocating for the release of Israeli hostages, injuring at least 12 people and resulting in one death, after allegedly planning the attack for a year. #HateCrime #Violence #JusticeSystem #IL #US

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Suspect accused of firebombing protest for Israeli hostages pleads guilty to murder
A man accused of firebombing a group of demonstrators advocating for the release of Israeli hostages last year pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Colorado on Thursday.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 19h

The chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has vowed to combat misogyny within the force following a review that exposed "institutional misogyny" and severe failings in the investigation of Katie Simpson's murder, emphasizing a commitment to zero tolerance for such behavior and a need for cultural change within the organization. #Misogyny #PoliceReform #ViolenceAgainstWomen #GB #NIR

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Katie Simpson: Chief Constable doing 'everything' to 'root out' misogyny in PSNI
The chief constable has told the policing board he is "doing everything" he can to "root out" misogyny in the ranks of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 22h

The article describes a violent confrontation between McNally and Millar, which escalated after an argument and resulted in Millar fatally stabbing McNally during a brief altercation, with a hatchet also involved, ultimately leading to McNally's death due to a collapsed lung. #Crime #Violence #Justice #Nospecificcountriesmentioned.

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Man admits stabbing 21-year-old to death after firework battle at home
This led to someone being held in custody and the group wanted to speak to Millar about it. McNally's friends went to Millar's home earlier that day and it resulted in an argument.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 23h

The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has committed to eradicating misogyny within the force following a damning review that identified "institutional misogyny" and significant failings in the investigation of 21-year-old Katie Simpson's murder, which was initially misclassified as suicide. #Misogyny #PoliceReform #ViolenceAgainstWomen #GB #NI

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Katie Simpson: Chief Constable doing 'everything' to 'root out' misogyny in PSNI
The chief constable has told the policing board he is "doing everything" he can to "root out" misogyny in the ranks of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
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University Hospitals Sussex has implemented enhanced security measures in response to nearly 2,000 incidents of abuse against staff in the past year, including the introduction of body-worn cameras and a violence prevention program, emphasizing the need for a safe environment for healthcare workers. #HealthcareSafety #NHS #ViolencePrevention #GB

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Sussex hospital staff abused almost 2,000 times in year, trust says
One of the largest hospital trusts in England has introduced "enhanced" security measures after reporting nearly 2,000 incidents of verbal and physical abuse against its staff in the past year.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1d

Merseyside Police officer Frank Stevens has successfully implemented nine "Halo Points"—bright orange lampposts equipped with intercoms that connect to emergency services—across Liverpool city centre to improve safety and provide immediate help, particularly targeting violence against women and girls. #PublicSafety #ViolencePrevention #CommunitySupport #GB

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PC's lamppost plan to keep women safe rolled out in Liverpool
A police officer's idea to turn lampposts into special Halo Points - designed to help people to seek immediate help - has impressed so much that nine have been installed across Liverpool city centre.
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A consultant psychiatrist involved in the care of Valdo Calocane, who murdered three people in Nottingham, denied accusations of attempting to deflect responsibility during an inquiry that revealed failures in engaging with Calocane in the community prior to his discharge in September 2022. #MentalHealth #PublicInquiry #ViolencePrevention #GB

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Nottingham triple killer's consultant denies 'covering own back'
A consultant psychiatrist who was part of a team that cared for Valdo Calocane has denied trying to cover her back after he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1d

Dihan Rahman, a 19-year-old former Army cadet with a deep-seated hatred of women, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for a stalking campaign against two teenage girls and a teacher, during which he posted their personal information online and possessed extremist materials related to terrorism and violence against women. #ViolenceAgainstWomen #Extremism #Stalking #GB #IQ #DE

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Radical former army cadet jailed for stalking schoolgirls
A former Army cadet with an extreme hatred of women has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after he terrorised two girls, leaving them in "constant fear".
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1d

A consultant psychiatrist involved in the care of Valdo Calocane, who fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham, denied attempting to cover up her team's failures in managing his mental health treatment, although she acknowledged the team lacked the power to adequately engage with him before his discharge in September 2022. #MentalHealth #ViolencePrevention #PublicSafety #GB #IN

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Nottingham triple killer's consultant denies 'covering own back'
A consultant psychiatrist who was part of a team that cared for Valdo Calocane has denied trying to cover her back after he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

A consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Tuhina Lloyd, denied accusations of attempting to conceal mistakes in her team's care of Valdo Calocane, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and went on to commit three murders in Nottingham, as she admitted the team had failed to properly engage with him in the community prior to his discharge in September 2022. #MentalHealth #Justice #ViolencePrevention #GB

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Nottingham triple killer's consultant denies 'covering own back'
A consultant psychiatrist who was part of a team that cared for Valdo Calocane has denied trying to cover her back after he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

A former Army cadet, Dihan Rahman, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for stalking two girls and a teacher, creating a climate of fear through online harassment, and possessing materials related to terrorism, all stemming from his extreme misogyny and extremist ideologies. #Stalking #Terrorism #ViolenceAgainstWomen #GB

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Radical former army cadet jailed for stalking schoolgirls
A former Army cadet with an extreme hatred of women has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after he terrorised two girls, leaving them in "constant fear".
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

A consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Tuhina Lloyd, testified at the Nottingham Inquiry, denying accusations of trying to cover up her team's failures in managing Valdo Calocane, who fatally stabbed three people in June 2023 following his discharge from mental health care, while acknowledging the team's inadequate engagement with him and the challenges of predicting violent behavior. #MentalHealth #ViolencePrevention #Psychiatry #GB

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Nottingham triple killer's consultant denies 'covering own back'
A consultant psychiatrist who was part of a team that cared for Valdo Calocane has denied trying to cover her back after he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

A consultant psychiatrist involved in the care of Valdo Calocane, who fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham after being discharged under controversial circumstances, denied accusations of attempting to cover up failures in his treatment, while admitting that the team did not adequately engage with him in the community. #MentalHealth #ViolencePrevention #Psychiatry #GB

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Nottingham triple killer's consultant denies 'covering own back'
A consultant psychiatrist who was part of a team that cared for Valdo Calocane has denied trying to cover her back after he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

A former Army cadet, Dihan Rahman, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail for a stalking campaign that terrorized two teenage girls, revealing a deeply ingrained hatred of women and connections to extremist ideologies, including possession of bomb-making materials and indecent images. #StalkingAwareness #ViolenceAgainstWomen #TerrorismPrevention #GB

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Radical former army cadet jailed for stalking schoolgirls
A former Army cadet with an extreme hatred of women has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after he terrorised two girls, leaving them in "constant fear".
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

Following significant political upheaval in West Bengal, reports of violence have emerged in various locations, including the demolition of a Lenin statue in the Jiaganj area, prompting Kolkata's police commissioner to urge residents to maintain peace and avoid rumors while deploying additional forces to ensure public safety. #WestBengal #PoliticalConflict #Violence #IN

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पश्चिम बंगाल: जियागंज में तोड़ी गई लेनिन की मूर्ति पर पुलिस ने दिया बयान - BBC News हिंदी
पश्चिम बंगाल में बड़े राजनीतिक उलटफेर के बाद कई जगहों से हिंसा जैसी ख़बरें सामने आ रही हैं.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 2d

A federal grand jury has indicted Cole Tomas Allen on four counts, including assaulting a federal officer, after he attempted to kill President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, wounding a Secret Service agent during the incident. #Justice #Violence #Politics #US #CA

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Man Accused of Attacking Press Gala Indicted on Four Charges
A grand jury approved a fourth count against Cole Tomas Allen, who prosecutors say wounded a federal officer while attempting to kill President Trump.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

Shortly after Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's visit to Yahukimo, Papua on April 21, 2026, a civil servant named Yemis Yohame was shot and killed, sparking grief and anger in the community, accusations against the Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) and security forces, and raising concerns about ongoing violence against Papuans as the family seeks justice for his death amidst a backdrop of previous similar incidents. #Papua #JusticeForYemis #ViolenceInIndonesia #ID #PG

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Papua: Kisah ASN Papua Yemis Yohame yang tewas tertembak di Dekai - BBC News Indonesia
Belum lama setelah kunjungan Wakil Presiden, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, ke Kabupaten Yahukimo, Provinsi Papua Pegunungan, pada 21 April 2026, seorang aparatur sipil negara (ASN) bernama Yemis Yohame tewas tertembak.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3d

By the end of 2023, Zacatecas, a central Mexican state grappling with severe violence, had experienced a notable decrease in homicide rates due to improved coordination and aggressive anti-drug efforts led by prosecutor Cristian Paul Camacho, yet public perception of safety remained low, highlighting the ongoing gap between official statistics and the lived experiences of local residents suffering from violence, disappearances, and unsolved crimes. #Mexico #Violence #Security #MX #US

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La drástica caída de homicidios que convierte a Zacatecas en un ejemplo para México (y las dudas de su población) - BBC News Mundo
A finales de 2023 la situación de seguridad en Zacatecas, un estado en el mero centro de México, tocó fondo. Por la violencia, por supuesto: aunque era un descenso respecto a los años anteriores, el estado registraba un promedio de casi tres homicidios al día.
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A public inquiry revealed that Valdo Calocane, a man with paranoid schizophrenia who killed three people in Nottingham in June 2023, had been discharged from mental health services months earlier due to healthcare workers' inability to contact him, despite knowing the risks he posed. #MentalHealth #PublicSafety #ViolencePrevention #GB

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Nottingham killer discharged because NHS staff could not find him, inquiry told
A man with paranoid schizophrenia was discharged from mental health services months before he killed three people because healthcare workers could not find him, a public inquiry has been told.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3d

At the end of 2023, Zacatecas, Mexico, faced alarming security issues, marked by high homicide rates and a crisis within law enforcement, despite a reported drop in violent crime; skepticism remains among citizens regarding government statistics, highlighting a significant disconnect between official figures and public perception of safety, as well as the ongoing trauma and unresolved issues caused by violence in the region. #Security #Violence #Zacatecas #MX #US

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La drástica caída de homicidios que convierte a Zacatecas en un ejemplo para México (y las dudas de su población) - BBC News Mundo
A finales de 2023 la situación de seguridad en Zacatecas, un estado en el mero centro de México, tocó fondo. Por la violencia, por supuesto: aunque era un descenso respecto a los años anteriores, el estado registraba un promedio de casi tres homicidios al día.