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Breonna Taylor: Two Louisville police officers shot amid protests

Demonstrators took to the streets of Louisville and other major US cities to protest after no charges were brought against police for Taylor's death.

USA

Trump escorted from White House briefing amid 'shooting' reports

“There was an actual shooting and somebody’s been taken to the hospital,” Trump said.

World News

Bad communication, missile alignment to blame for jet crash, says Iran

A report released by Iran late on Saturday claimed a number of factors, including miscommunication between soldiers and commanders, were to blame for the shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

Canada

Assault-style weapons banned in Canada following Nova Scotia massacre

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the ban on Friday, saying “Canadians need more than thoughts and prayers” in response to mass shootings.

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New Zealand

New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear

New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear

Europe Decoded

Hanau terrorism: Prosecutors investigate the suspect's online profile

The alleged gunman is believed to have uploaded videos and 'manifesto' documents to a website which "point to deeply racist views".

Germany

Germany shootings: What we know about the Hanau attacks

Police say a suspect has been found dead after nine people were killed at two shisha bars in the city near Frankfurt.

Germany

Racism and far-right threat 'very high' in Germany, says minister

"The threat posed by far-right extremism, anti-Semitism and racism is very high in Germany," Seehofer told reporters.

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Families of 29 gunned down by soldier in Thailand honour relatives

Holding portraits of their relatives and wiping away tears, families of the victims arrived at a morgue in Nakhon Ratchasima to take home their dead.

USA

'Multiple victims' in central Seattle shooting

The shooting occurred near the Pike Place Market, an area with heavy foot traffic and multiple tourist attractions.

Czech Republic

Gunman kills himself after shooting seven dead in Czech hospital

Police said they found the perpetrator dead in his car from an apparent suicide.

USA

Four dead, six hurt in California football party shooting

The shooting took place about 6 p.m. on the Fresno’s southeast side, where people were gathered to watch a football game,

Germany

Amateur footage emerges of gunman opening fire in Halle, Germany

Amateur footage emerges of gunman opening fire in Halle, Germany

USA

Two dead in South Carolina shooting

At least eight others have been injured in a shooting in a bar.

USA

Boy, 14, confesses to shooting all five members of family in US home

The teen, who has not been identified, was helping investigators Tuesday morning to find the gun, which he said was a 9 mm handgun he "tossed nearby."

USA

Death toll in Odessa, Texas shooting rampage rises to 7

The death toll from the Texas rampage rose to seven on Sunday morning. The gunman is also dead.

USA

'Racist go home': Protests as Trump visits cities after shootings

Trump's visits to Dayton and El Paso were intended to unite and heal, but his words preceded him and he was greeted by large, angry protests.

USA

Fact check: Trump suggests video games to blame for mass shootings

Researchers have long sought links between real-world violence and bloody video games. "We found a whole lot of nothing," said one expert.

USA

A 'hero' grandfather, a teen, an Army vet: These are the victims of the El Paso massacre

A gunman opened fire at a Walmart Saturday, killing 22.

USA

Police unsure if Dayton gunman targeted sister in mass shooting

Nine people were killed in the shooting hours after 20 people were killed by a gunman at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart. Officials in Texas announced Monday another victim had died.

the action or practice of shooting with a gun