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Two killed, church gutted in Dutch New Year chaos

A violent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw two fatalities from fireworks, a historic church destroyed by fire, and unprecedented attacks on emergency services. Read the full report on the night of chaos.

London homicides set for lowest level since 2003

London is on track for its lowest homicide tally since modern records began in 2003, driven by a significant fall in knife deaths among young people. Campaigners credit outreach work and tougher laws.

Anti-knife crime project 'saved' young man's life

A youth worker embedded in a London A&E by the Violence Reduction Unit helped Corrie escape homelessness and crime. Discover how the VRU's public health approach is tackling violence.

Dutch Levenslied Music Thrives with New Generation

The Netherlands' beloved 'levenslied' genre, a sentimental and brassy folk-pop, is booming with young fans. We explore its roots and modern evolution at Amsterdam's Muziekfeest van het Jaar.

Las Vegas Police Get Donated Tesla Cybertruck Fleet

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, donated anonymously. Discover the details behind this controversial $2.7m gift and its implications for modern policing.

British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal

Alfie Hallett, a 13-year-old British boy, was killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the teen and the suspected attacker, the former partner of the boy's mother. Read the full report.

Sydenham man jailed for strangulation and assault

A South London man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a violent attack in Essex. The victim says she 'wouldn't be here today' without police support. Read the full story.

British boy, 13, killed in stabbing in Portugal

A 13-year-old British boy has died in a stabbing in Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the boy and the suspected attacker, the mother's former partner. Read the latest updates.

Specialist NHS Help for Abuse Survivors Announced

The government unveils a new NHS initiative to provide specialist support for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors across England, aiming to halve violence against women and girls.

Police Failures on Misogyny Exposed in New Report

The second Angiolini report reveals systemic failures to root out sexual predators in UK police forces, with key recommendations still not implemented years after Sarah Everard's murder.

Sex crimes against women not a police priority, inquiry finds

A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.

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