The Latest Breaking News on Gun control

Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan?

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves is facing criticism from civil rights groups and Democratic officials, with a pending wrongful-death lawsuit in Kentucky raising concerns over the potential misuse of the devices.

The Times of India · Aug 13

Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Tyler Robinson’s Lawyers Fight Death Penalty, Say 'the Bullets Traveled Above, Not Through, the Crowd'

Tyler Robinson’s defense team challenged prosecutors’ push for the death penalty, arguing the alleged shooter targeted only conservative activist Charlie Kirk and did not endanger other attendees at the Utah Valley University event.

Benzinga · Aug 13

Cousin stabbing ruled unlawful as self-defence fails

With his intended victim retreating and never threatening him with a knife, a man was not justified in stabbing him to death in self-defence, a court has ruled.

AAP · Aug 13

Power behind the badge

The shooting involving a former MP in Nonthaburi on Monday raises questions about political connections and privilege in the justice system.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Fixed-term gun licences eyed

The government is considering introducing fixed-term firearms possession licences as part of a comprehensive overhaul of Thailand's 1947 firearms law.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

U-Haul Worker Empties Gun Into Colleague's Back Over a Drink, Grabs His Bag and Leaves

Fredrick Lytton died after being shot at a Nashville U-Haul. Devin Rice was arrested the next day and charged with criminal homicide.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter hit ‘intended target’ so he shouldn’t get death penalty, lawyers say

The defense lawyers also disputed prosecution’s claims that Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views

The Independent UK · Aug 12

NYPD Pulls 3,259 Guns Off NYC Streets as Murders Hit an All-Time Low — But Contested Database Behind the Numbers Draws Fresh Scrutiny

NYPD data show 3,259 guns seized and record-low murders in 2026, as its gang database and Mamdani's shifting stance draw fresh scrutiny.

Latin Times · Aug 12

Bus driver shot dead outside south London pub named by police

The incident occurred outside a pub in Clapham on Monday evening

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation

Rumors of plea deal in federal case have been circulating since June for suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson

The Guardian - US · Aug 12