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Shooting - gun crime

Bondi Beach shooting: Alleged gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A court sketch depicts Naveed Akram, 24, accused of opening fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach in an attack that killed 15 people, appearing via video link at Downing Centre Local and District Court in Sydney, Australia, March 17, 2026. Rocco Fazzari/AAP/via REUTERS
A court sketch depicts Naveed Akram, 24, accused of opening fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach in an attack that killed 15 people, appearing via video link at Downing Centre Local and District Court in Sydney, Australia, March 17, 2026. Rocco Fazzari/AAP/via REUTERS

‘Unintended target’: Seven-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in Brooklyn

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (left) and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch (centre) arriving at the scene of the fatal shooting of a seven-month-old infant in Brooklyn on April 1, 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (left) and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch (centre) arriving at the scene of the fatal shooting of a seven-month-old infant in Brooklyn on April 1, 2026.

FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate deadly speedboat shoot-out

The US Embassy said in a statement the FBI trip to Cuba was part of a “thorough and independent investigation” into the incident.
The US Embassy said in a statement the FBI trip to Cuba was part of a “thorough and independent investigation” into the incident.

School shooting in Argentina leaves one dead, eight wounded

The shooting happened as students waited to raise the national flag, a ritual performed daily before classes begin.
The shooting happened as students waited to raise the national flag, a ritual performed daily before classes begin.

Australian police believe fugitive accused of killing two officers shot dead

Heavily armed police gather at a staging point during a search for a fugitive linked to the murder of two police officers, in Porepunkah on Aug 29, 2025.
Heavily armed police gather at a staging point during a search for a fugitive linked to the murder of two police officers, in Porepunkah on Aug 29, 2025.

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna

Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky and their three young children were inside a trailer outside her Los Angeles home when 20 shots were fired, allegedly by Florida woman Ivana Lisette Ortiz, who has pleaded not guilty.
Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky and their three young children were inside a trailer outside her Los Angeles home when 20 shots were fired, allegedly by Florida woman Ivana Lisette Ortiz, who has pleaded not guilty.

Minnesota sues US govt over shootings by immigration agents

The US federal government is accused of allegedly blocking access to evidence in shootings by immigration officers.
The US federal government is accused of allegedly blocking access to evidence in shootings by immigration officers.

Bondi shooting: Family members of alleged gunman fear for their safety, court hears

Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of opening fire on a Hanukkah celebration on Dec 14, 2025 in Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades.
Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of opening fire on a Hanukkah celebration on Dec 14, 2025 in Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades.

Deadly shooting delays fan entry at Players Championship

Scottie Scheffler of the US tees the third hole during the third round of The Players Championship, on March 14.
Scottie Scheffler of the US tees the third hole during the third round of The Players Championship, on March 14.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 13, 2026

A girl watches a televised statement by Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, on a mobile phone. His remarks were read out by a state TV presenter.
A girl watches a televised statement by Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, on a mobile phone. His remarks were read out by a state TV presenter.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.