The Latest Breaking News on Gun control

I hate the idea of British prison officers carrying stun guns – but it may be our only option

There’s little chance of rehabilitation in the UK’s dangerously depleted prison system. These weapons might at least keep staff and inmates safe, says former prison officer Alex South

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Youth accused of Leo Ross murder appears before crown court judge ahead of trial

The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified, was not asked to enter any pleas during a nine-minute appearance before the Recorder of Birmingham.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Hundreds of people have rallied to call for justice for a 35-year-old man who was shot dead by police who were not carrying Tasers.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Two Mississippi Capitol cops indicted for manslaughter after shooting of Black man during traffic stop

Police officers are accused of unreasonably using gunfire against a 25-year-old during a 2022 traffic stop

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Texas deputy wounded, suspect held in shooting outside Houston courthouse, authorities say

Authorities say a shootout in front of a family courthouse between several Texas deputies and a man with a handgun wounded one of the deputies as well as the suspect

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Prosecutor cites anti-immigrant rhetoric as El Paso shooter is sentenced to 23 life terms

”This community will always remember those whose lives you stole … Their light will never fade,” the judge told the shackled shooter. “While you, your name and your hate, will be forgotten.”

The Texas Tribune · Apr 21, 2025

El Paso Walmart Shooter Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder To Avoid Death Penalty

The 26-year-old shooter has pleaded guilty to a shooting he committed on August 3rd, 2019.

Latin Times · Apr 21, 2025

Sarah Palin tells defamation trial jury that Times editorial 'kicked the oomph' out of her

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has testified at a defamation trial that an editorial in The New York Times in 2017 was a game changer in her life that “kicked the oomph” out of her

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Track meet murder suspect Karmelo Anthony facing an ‘uphill battle’ with self-defense claim, legal expert says

Austin Metcalf’s accused killer could claim self-defense in his upcoming trial, his defense attorney suggests

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman stabbed to death in Enfield over Easter weekend

Officers from Met Police were called to an address at Ayley Croft, Enfield at around 7pm on Saturday

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025