100 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed, Many Still Captive
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school, but 165 students and staff remain in captivity. Read the latest on Nigeria's kidnap crisis.
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100 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed After Mass Kidnapping
The Nigerian government has reportedly secured the release of 100 children taken from a Catholic boarding school last month. Read the latest on this developing story and the ongoing security crisis.
11 killed, including 3 children, in South African bar shooting
Gunmen open fire at unlicensed bar near Pretoria, killing 11 and injuring 14. Police hunt for three suspects as motive remains unclear. Read the latest on this tragedy.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
Prison population forecast revised to 2030
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
Mass Gaza wedding offers hope amid destruction
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
India scraps order for mandatory state app on smartphones
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
30-Hour Snow Event Forecast for UK in December
Weather maps predict a 30-hour Arctic snow barrage hitting the UK from December 11. Scotland and northern England brace for significant snowfall. Get the latest forecast details here.
California mass shooting at child's party kills four
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
US mass killings at 20-year low, but experts cautious
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
Four Killed, Including Three Children, at California Party
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
Children killed in California birthday party shooting
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
Three children killed in California birthday party shooting
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
Four killed in California child's birthday party shooting
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.
Four dead in California child's birthday party shooting
Four people killed and 10 injured in targeted mass shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Shooter remains at large as community mourns.
Children killed in Stockton birthday party shooting
Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Stockton Banquet Hall Shooting: 1 Dead, 10 Injured
Mass shooting at Stockton banquet hall leaves one dead and ten wounded. Police hunt for multiple suspects as community reels from latest gun violence tragedy.
BBC's Poison Water Documentary on Cornwall Scandal
A harrowing BBC documentary investigates the 1988 mass water poisoning in Cornwall, revealing victims' stories and the fight for a public inquiry. Discover the truth tonight.
24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Rescued After Abduction
All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a Nigerian secondary school have been rescued. Read the latest on the rescue operation and the ongoing issue of mass abductions in Nigeria.
Victoria Line suspended due to track casualty
Severe delays and partial suspension hit London's Victoria Line due to mass overcrowding after a casualty on the track. Follow for live updates.
Canary Islands Named on 2026 'No Travel List'
Fodor's includes Canary Islands in 2026 'No List' due to unsustainable tourism pressure. Locals protest housing costs and environmental damage. Discover alternative Spanish destinations.
Colombia mass grave excavation brings hope to families
Families of the disappeared in Medellín's Comuna 13 find hope as forensic teams exhume bodies from La Escombrera, one of Latin America's most notorious urban mass graves.
Nigerian Pupils Escape Mass Kidnapping Attempt
Dozens of Nigerian students narrowly escaped abduction after armed men stormed their school in Katsina. Read how the community fought back against kidnappers.
50 Nigerian schoolchildren escape kidnapping
At least 50 of 303 children abducted from St Mary's school in Nigeria have escaped. Pope Leo makes heartfelt appeal for release of remaining hostages amid security crisis.
Mass School Kidnapping Sparks Security Fears in Nigeria
Over 300 students and teachers abducted in one of Nigeria's largest mass kidnappings. Government closes schools as security crisis deepens. Read the latest developments.
315 kidnapped in Nigeria school attack
Gunmen abducted 303 children and 12 teachers from St Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria. Authorities close all schools in Niger state as rescue operations continue.
Over 300 Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapped
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
200+ Students Kidnapped in Nigeria School Attack
Gunmen abduct more than 200 students from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in Nigeria this week. Read the latest developments.
200+ Students Kidnapped in Nigeria School Attack
Gunmen abduct over 200 students and teachers from a Nigerian Catholic school in the second mass kidnapping this week. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the growing security crisis.
Pope Leo Criticises US Treatment of Immigrants
Pope Leo backs US bishops condemning Trump-era immigration raids. The Pontiff calls for humane treatment and questions the 'pro-life' stance of such policies. Read his full statement.
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