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Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'
Police in Baltimore have said the young girl was not a target of the shooting but was caught in the crossfire.
October 4, 2026Two arrested after people seen mysteriously emerging from various New York City sewers
The city has seen a string of incidents in which people have climbed out of manholes late at night.
September 25, 2026Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
September 23, 2026South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg
Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.
September 15, 2026Body of missing runner found in South Africa
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
September 14, 2026Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history.
September 1, 2026Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
August 26, 2026Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.
August 23, 2026France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
August 23, 2026Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says - Reuters
Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says Reuters
August 22, 2026Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.
August 20, 2026Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them
Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
August 16, 2026Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
August 14, 2026Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.
August 12, 2026Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting - Reuters
Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting Reuters
August 10, 2026Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
August 8, 2026Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse
The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures.
July 30, 2026Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar attack.
July 27, 2026What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine
An ICE officer shot and killed a man in Maine - BBC Verify has been examining video footage of the incident.
July 14, 2026At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.
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Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'
A 12-year-old girl was killed in Baltimore over the weekend during an apparent disagreement over a parking space, police in the US city said. The girl was caught in the crossfire of bullets between t
Two arrested after people seen mysteriously emerging from various New York City sewers
New York officials arrested two of three men who they said were seen emerging from a manhole, exiting the city's underground sewer system on Wednesday. The New York Police Department (NYPD) arrested
South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg
Elizabeth Moselakgomo's body was found on Saturday three days after she went missing during a routine jog South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that "no stone will be left unturned" in f
Body of missing runner found in South Africa
South African police have confirmed the death of a jogger, who went missing during a routine run last week, sparking a nationwide appeal for help finding her. The body of Elizabeth Moselakgomo was id
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
A 32-year-old woman has been killed and another victim is in hospital following a double stabbing in Times Square, New York late on Monday afternoon. The suspect, a woman wielding two knives, was sho
Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
The body of Jang Mi-ran was found at a palm tree farm 500m from her home Four missing people have been found dead on South Korean holiday island Jeju, as local police face mounting public criticism f
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The Cat in the Hat, a character from the eponymous Dr Seuss book, has been depicted on screen multiple times, including photographed here on a US talk show "He's so scary!" says 16-year-old Skye, rec
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
France has seen 301 drownings since 19 June, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrar
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Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Como sits alongside several other historic towns overlooking the famous lake The mayor of Como has banned riding bicycles in certain areas of the historic Italian city after he was hit by an electric
Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them
Chalong Riewrang told reporters he had "not intended to shoot his friend" Just three days after a 14-year-old opened fire at his school, killing eight people before shooting himself, another incident
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Some retailers had already withdrawn single-use grills from sale Disposal barbecues have been temporarily banned from sale over fears they pose a "significant risk to the public" as drought and heatw
Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will soon be equipped with gloves that can deliver electric shocks as they carry out their law enforcement duties. ICE plans to spend up to $20m (
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
An emergency response to major wildfires was launched in the Gironde region in late July After wildfires caused more damage in France this year than at any time since World War Two, many are left ask
Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse
Peterborough Litter Wombles collected 82 canisters alongside dozens of bags of rubbish in the east of the city A city council has unanimously approved a motion aimed at tackling nitrous oxide misuse
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police cordoned off the street on Monday as they investigated Police in Toronto are investigating after a gunshot was fired at the US consulate in the city - the second time this year such an inciden
What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been told to immediately halt most vehicle stops nationwide, following two fatal shootings involving ICE. The latest happened in Maine when an
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
At least two people have been killed in gunfire at a street festival in Toronto. Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12
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