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Man shot dead in possible case of mistaken identity in Dublin after swapping coats with another man

A taxi driver who witnessed the incident said he saw two figures near the pub firing guns towards the ground.

Irish Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

Editorial: Red-flag laws offer hope against mass shootings

Monday’s mass shooting at the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville is the latest reminder of America’s worsening epidemic of gun violence. It should be more than enough to spur elected officials to pass common-sense measures to keep guns away from unstable individuals.

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Warning to public as killer escapes whilst on escorted leave from secure hospital

Police have issued a fresh appeal to help catch Mosa Jamal Abid who was sentenced after stabbing his cousin to death in 2016

Manchester Evening News · Apr 15, 2023

Francis Wilkinson: The gun debate isn’t hopeless. Just look at Tennessee

“We’re not going to fix it.” That instantly infamous line, delivered by a Republican congressman in the wake of a mass shooting at a private school in Nashville late last month, was supposed to be the lesson learned by anyone hoping for a robust response to another mass murder. Dispensing…

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Killer being held in mental health unit has escaped while on trip to shop

Police have warned people not to approach him

Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023

Warning to public as killer absconds on escorted leave from secure hospital

Mosa Jamal Abid, 26, stabbed his cousin to death in October 2016 and was sentenced under the Mental Health Act for manslaughter.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023

Jackie Calmes: Why does the Republican Party have a death wish?

From top to bottom, at all levels of government, the Republican Party is on a tear to epitomize the timeless truth of 19th century Britain's Lord Acton: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023

Commentary: We can't be speechless about school shootings

School shootings seem to always be met by silence. During lockdowns or active shooter situations, children muffle their voices, sit still and play dead. And afterward, we are told to send our thoughts and prayers, an essentially private, soundless act even when they’re plastered across social media.

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Popularity is optional as Republicans find ways to impose minority rule

Some of Trump’s party’s signature policies enjoy only meagre public support but rightwing judges and state legislators are proving adept at finding workarounds

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2023

Video: Police shoot man after responding to wrong address

Authorities in northwestern New Mexico have released body camera footage of officers opening fire and killing a homeowner after they showed up at the wrong address in response to domestic violence call

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023