Tougher checks on knife sales fast-tracked after Southport attack
Online buyers will be asked to submit an ID document and record a live video to prove their age under government plans.
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U.K. May Change Terrorism Law After Southport Attack, Starmer Says
After a teenager admitted murdering three girls at a dance class, Keir Starmer said people were being radicalized into violence for its own sake and terrorism laws might need to change.The New York Times - 18h -
Southport killer admitted carrying a knife more than 10 times
Public bodies failed to identify the threat posed by Axel Rudakubana, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.BBC News - 15h -
Keir Starmer orders public inquiry into Southport attack
PM says country ‘failed in its duty’ after teenager admits murdering three girls at children’s holiday club. Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry into the failings that allowed an “extremely ...The Guardian - 1d -
Southport attacker admits murdering three girls
The prime minister says there are "grave questions to answer" after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a dance class.BBC News - 1d -
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana admits murdering three girls
Rudakubana, 18, pleads guilty to murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe and 10 charges of attempted murder. Axel Rudakubana: ‘ticking timebomb’ who murdered three ...The Guardian - 1d -
Teenager pleads guilty to murder of 3 girls in Southport stabbing attack
Axel Rudakubana, 18, also pleads guilty to 10 charges of attempted murderFinancial Times - 1d -
After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife
Other girls wanted to know how they could stay safe after teenager Elianne Andam was killed outside a shopping centre, community workers say.BBC News - 5d -
Knife removed from Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan’s spine after intruder attack
Actor repeatedly stabbed during 2am attack at Mumbai flat he shares with Kareena Kapoor and their two children. Saif Ali Khan, one of Bollywood’s most popular actors, is recovering in hospital ...The Guardian - 5d -
Countries are tracking Russia's shadow fleet using AI after suspected attacks on undersea cables
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