Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket Farmers are concerned they will be left thousands out of pocket when they surrender their guns under the scheme. AAP · Aug 20
Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing A judge is set to consider whether to grant Texas teen Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet The Independent UK · Aug 20
Search for man allegedly shot and bundled into ute A man remains missing after allegedly being shot and bundled into his attacker's car, following an argument at a semi-rural property. AAP · Aug 20
Suspected hit team torched car after daylight shooting A suspected underworld shooting remains unsolved a year on, as investigators release footage of the apparent getaway car being set alight. AAP · Aug 20
"It's Making People Less Safe": Houston DA Warns ICE Arrest of Witness Threatens Cases A Guatemalan laborer who reported a Houston Home Depot shooting was detained by ICE, fueling fears Latino witnesses will stop calling 911. Latin Times · Aug 19
Tupac Trial Update: James 'Mob James' McDonald Says 'I Don't Want To Send You to Prison' to Duane Davis On the second day of Tupac Shakur's murder trial, key witnesses testified about gang tensions and allegiances, shedding light on the unresolved case and the rapper's tragic death. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
'My kids are petrified going to Shepherd's Bush,' says Reform London mayor candidate Laila Cunningham after fatal stabbing ‘It increasingly feels like nowhere is safe,’ said Ms Cunningham despite police publishing figures showing London murders at record low per person in 2025 Evening Standard · Aug 19
Inscription on bullet shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, prosecutors say Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the case should advance to trial after he hears again from both sides on Sept. 1 The Independent UK · Aug 19
Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case as he seeks a new trial over track meet murder in Texas Karmelo Anthony’s supporters cheered in the courthouse hallways and outside the building as his request was granted The Independent UK · Aug 19
Florida killer’s final words revealed as he’s executed for estranged wife’s murder William Frances Silvia is the 13th prisoner put to death this year in Florida The Independent UK · Aug 19
'He Should Be Alive Today': Congresswoman Slams Flawed ICE Operation in Maine Shooting That Killed Asylum Seeker A Colombian asylum seeker was fatally shot by ICE in Maine, sparking criticism and investigations into federal law enforcement protocols and agent vetting procedures. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Minnesota sues Texas to force extradition of ICE agent accused of lying about shooting Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor in case of ICE agent charged with wounding a man in Minneapolis The Guardian - US · Aug 18
Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent Keith Ellison asked a federal judge to block the release of ICE agent Christian Castro The Independent UK · Aug 18
Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal A Democratic congresswoman says the person Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeted in Maine last month when an officer shot and killed a motorist was not subject to a final removal order The Independent UK · Aug 18
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Peruvian Lawyer Shot in the Head at Close Range Triggers Police Probe Into Possible Cartel Capo Link A viral video shows the shooting of Peruvian lawyer Helenn Giulianna Silva Padilla at a restobar with unverified claims linking the incident to organised crime and a recent legal case.
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Some Tupac Shakur family members leave court as autopsy photos shown The graphic images were shown on the second day of testimony against Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis
Reason · Aug 18 "As If These Blunders Were Not Enough," U.S. Attorney Office Management … "decided to double book the same [prosecutor] for two trials on the same day," writes federal judge in blocking felon gun possession prosecution because of government failure to comply with Speedy Trial Act.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Mistress Called Police for Welfare Check on Boyfriend Who Allegedly Murdered His Teacher Wife A Colorado man is arrested for murder after inconsistencies in his story about his wife's death reveal a secret double life, including a girlfriend who requested a welfare check.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Begins: Prosecutors Allege the Killing Was an Act of Revenge by Keffe D Duane 'Keffe D' Davis stands trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. The prosecution claims Davis sought revenge for his nephew's assault, leading to the fatal shooting.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Murder investigation in east London after man shot dead in car Man in his 40s pronounced dead on Tuesday morning after being found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Newham
AAP · Aug 18 Car involved in 'drive-bys' before underworld shooting Vision has been released of a car suspected of being used in the targeted shooting of an alleged gangland boss outside his suburban home.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson was convicted over three deaths. Now she’ll argue the court got it wrong An Australian court will consider two appeals from Wednesday: whether Patterson’s convictions should be quashed, and if she should remain in prison for life without parole
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Clapham Shooting Explained: Who Was Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa and Why Is His Killer Still Free? A London bus driver was fatally shot outside a Clapham pub, prompting police to appeal for information as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack Country’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in southern city of Zamboanga
The Independent UK · Aug 18 America’s busiest death chamber to see another execution as Florida continues aggressive campaign William Frances Silvia shot dead his former partner Patricia Silvia, and injured her mother, Betty Woodard