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Attack on Nigeria church leaves five dead, army rescues 31 civilians taken hostage

The army said the attack had taken place during an Easter church service in Ariko village in the Kachia local government Area. Troops were in pursuit of the attackers, it added.

|ByREUTERS
Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.
A fragment of the handgun found in Brandenburg, Germany in 2023.

Handgun fragments found near Germany's Kletzke Castle may date to 14th century, new research shows

If a connection between the "Kletzke Hand Cannon” and the siege is confirmed by archaeologists, this would make it nine years older than the Tannenberg rifle, which is dated to 1399.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A law enforcement blocks access to the crime scene where 3 people were killed and 2 others wounded on the grounds of the University of Virginia on November 14, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Gunman at Virginia university shot dead after injuring two

In an emergency alert, the university said that the two injured individuals were transported to the hospital and that classes and campus operations were canceled for the rest of the day.  

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
People look on as Nigerian Military arrives at Woro community, after an overnight attack by gunmen that killed dozens of residents, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, February 4, 2026.

Suspected Lakurawa militants kill 34 in coordinated attacks on Nigerian villages

The gunmen swept through villages in the remote border district, opening fire in what survivors described as highly organized, indiscriminate attacks.

|ByREUTERS

Ben-Gvir: Combat reservists, firefighters don't need interview for gun license

The new regulations would need to be brought before the Knesset National Security Committee for approval.

APRIL 30, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses the Knesset plenum last week. The minister is obligated to act to promote the best interests of the public, with no bias, say the writers.

Tennessee Democratic lawmakers expelled over gun-control protest hope to reclaim seats

Representatives Jones and Pearson hoped to be reappointed by their districts to serve in their seats until they could run again in special elections

APRIL 10, 2023ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Nashville, Tennessee

Four Americans kidnapped after crossing into Mexico, US Embassy says

The four unidentified Americans were in a white minivan with North Carolina license plates when they entered Matamoros, Tamaulipas on Friday.

MARCH 6, 2023ByREUTERS
Employees of the National Institute of Migration (INM) of Mexico stand at the border between Mexico and the United States, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico January 7, 2023.

How a 23&Me DNA test is helping police solve a cold case

When Jacquleine Vadurro did a DNA test, never would she have expected to be a key piece in helping detectives solve a decades old murder.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023BySAM HALPERN
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Ben-Gvir presents his firearm permit plan: How many Israelis will get guns?

Ben-Gvir wants more weapons on the streets and therefore aims to speed up the process of receiving a gun permit.

JANUARY 31, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media at the Shaare Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem on, January 28, 2023.

Judge blocks New Jersey ban on guns at beaches, casinos

The judge also blocked bans on carrying guns in public libraries, museums, bars and restaurants and on private property without the owner's explicit permission, as well as transporting loaded guns.

JANUARY 30, 2023ByREUTERS
Person pointing a gun at unseen target (illustrative)

Jenin clashes bring spotlight back on illegal weapons in West Bank

Illegal weapons trading is fuelling crime and terrorism in the West Bank.

JANUARY 26, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinians burn tires and blocking the streets leading to Joseph's Tomb, in the West Bank city of Nablus, January 17, 2023.

Three killed in Washington state store shooting, suspect at large

Two victims were shot inside the store and the third was shot outside in what authorities said appeared to be a random act of violence.

JANUARY 24, 2023ByREUTERS
Crime scene tape.

Seven dead in shooting in Half Moon Bay, California

A suspect is now in custody for a shooting that has cost the lives of seven people

JANUARY 24, 2023ByREUTERS
A San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office vehicle is seen near where victims were found dead in a shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, U.S. on January 23, 2023.

Alec Baldwin to be charged in 'Rust' movie shooting

D.A. Mary Carmack-Altwies is expected to charge Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter after more than a year of investigation into the 2021 shooting.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByREUTERS
An image of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died after being shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of his movie "Rust", is displayed at a vigil in her honour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US, October 23, 2021.