US senators unveiled a bipartisan bill on Tuesday and took an initial step towards country's first major gun-control legislation in decades. The proposal has backing of 10 Republican senators.

US senators unveil 80-page bipartisan bill on gun safety

Key senators announced a new gun law outline in the United States. 20 Bipartisan senators have announced the new proposals. New agreement aimed to curb gun violence and provide funding for mental health.

Gun control in the US: Bipartisan gun reform proposal unveiled

US: Group of senators agree on new gun law outline

The U.S. has reported over 250 mass shootings in just the first six months of 2022 alone. Decades of mass shootings have seen several attempts at changing gun laws, without any success. WION decodes America's gun violence problem.

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Amid rising gun violence in the United States, protests were held in Washington, New York and Florida. Gun law advocates are demanding strict measures.

Protests against gun violence in the US: Gun law advocates demand strict measures

Decoding Gun Violence in America: A WION special on rise of mass shootings in the U.S.

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are still in talks as they consider modest changes in US' gun laws. Meanwhile, mass shootings continue to rise in the US.

Mass shootings continue in the US: Lawmakers considering modest changes

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Lawmakers in US heard heart-wrenching testimony from parents, a 11-year old child and a pediatrician who were all touched by recent mass shootings. 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo said she had smeared herself with a friend's blood and played dead.

Gun violence survivor recounts ordeal at US House panel hearing on gun violence

Amid a recent rise in gun killings in the United States, New York has tightened gun laws. It has also decided to ban body armour.

New York tightens gun laws amid rising gun killings in the US

The US is witnessing a rapid rise in gun violence. There have been around 10 Mass shootings in the last 48 hours alone. Now, 3 states are mulling to arm teachers.

10 Mass shootings in 48 hours: A weekend of carnage in America

Gun violence cases and mass shooting incidents are rising in the United States. Ohio and Louisiana have decided to push to arm teachers.

Ohio, Louisiana push to arm teachers amid rising gun violence in the US

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau has proposed to ban gun sales after US shooting incidents. However, Canada sees a surge in handgun sales as Canadians rush to buy guns before the new law is implemented.

Canada sees a surge in handgun sales as Canadians rush to buy guns before the new law is implemented

According to police, 3 people were killed and 11 others injured on Saturday after multiple shooters opened fire into a crowd in Philadelphia. As per reports, no arrests had been made in the case so far.

Philadelphia shooting: Gun violence continues unabated in US

There has been a constant rise in gun violence incidents across the United States. According to data, there are more guns than people in the US.

Gun violence in United States: More guns than people in the US

A shootout at a Texas school has shaken the world. Amid widespread call for stricter firearm laws, an official admits to an error by police during the incident. For more details, we're joined by Edward P. Joseph, faculty of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington.

Texas school massacre: 'More kids die because of guns than motor crashes'

From police killings to mass shootings, America witnesses it all on a daily basis. The Texas school shooting has been one of the deadliest in American history, 19 children and two teachers were killed after a gunman opened fire at the school.

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Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil late on Wednesday for illegally carrying a gun while boarding a private plane to Switzerland, local police said on Thursday. The Brazilian police found an undocumented LW Seecamp .32 gun in Ecclestone`s luggage during an X-ray screening, police said in a statement, adding that the 91-year-old was then arrested and taken to a facility at Viracopos airport in Campinas.

Ecclestone acknowledged owning the gun, but said he was unaware it was in his luggage at the time, police said. The Briton paid bail and was freed to travel to Switzerland. Asked about Ecclestone`s arrest, the Sao Paulo state public security office confirmed in a statement to Reuters that a businessman was arrested for possession of a firearm at Campinas` airport, but did not name him directly.

The office said the "small, silver colored pistol" was out of ammunition and that the arrestee had to pay 6,060 reais ($1,257.55) as bail. The handgun was seized, it added. Ecclestone was not immediately available for comment. He is married to Brazilian-born Fabiana Ecclestone, an FIA vice-president and member of the World Motor Sport Council.

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They attended several events in the South American country in May, including a local Stock Car race in the countryside near Sao Paulo and a meeting with triple world champion Nelson Piquet in Brasilia. The Ecclestones own a coffee plantation near Sao Paulo, which they bought in 2012 and where they regularly spend time when not in Europe. Piquet drove for Brabham when it was owned by Ecclestone in the 1970s and 80s.

For decades Ecclestone was Mr Formula One, the man who did the deals, turned the wheels and transformed the sport into today’s billion dollar business. He was moved aside in 2017 when U.S.-based Liberty Media took control of the commercial rights.

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil late on Wednesday for illegally carrying a gun while boarding a private plane to Switzerland, local police said on Thursday.

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil late on Wednesday for illegally carrying a gun while boarding a private plane to Switzerland, local police said on Thursday. The Brazilian police found an undocumented LW Seecamp .32 gun in Ecclestone`s luggage during an X-ray screening, police said in a statement, adding that the 91-year-old was then arrested and taken to a facility at Viracopos airport in Campinas. Ecclestone acknowledged owning the gun, but said he was unaware it was in his luggage at the time, police said. The Briton paid bail and was freed to travel to Switzerland. Asked about Ecclestone`s arrest, the Sao Paulo state public security office confirmed in a statement to Reuters that a businessman was arrested for possession of a firearm at Campinas` airport, but did not name him directly. The office said the "small, silver colored pistol" was out of ammunition and that the arrestee had to pay 6,060 reais ($1,257.55) as bail. The handgun was seized, it added. Ecclestone was not immediately available for comment. He is married to Brazilian-born Fabiana Ecclestone, an FIA vice-president and member of the World Motor Sport Council. ALSO READ | Wagatha Christie trial: England footballers' wives libel spat ends with judgment reserved They attended several events in the South American country in May, including a local Stock Car race in the countryside near Sao Paulo and a meeting with triple world champion Nelson Piquet in Brasilia. The Ecclestones own a coffee plantation near Sao Paulo, which they bought in 2012 and where they regularly spend time when not in Europe. Piquet drove for Brabham when it was owned by Ecclestone in the 1970s and 80s. For decades Ecclestone was Mr Formula One, the man who did the deals, turned the wheels and transformed the sport into today’s billion dollar business. He was moved aside in 2017 when U.S.-based Liberty Media took control of the commercial rights.

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying a gun

According to a new research published by Everytown for Gun Safety, on an average at least one gun is stolen from a car every 15 minutes in America.

America's worsening gun culture, alarming trend across United States

Report: One gun stoles from a car every 15 mins on an average in America

In a jolting violent incident at a shopping mall in South Carolina, a shooting erupted, creating a havoc situation. This is what we know so far about the horrific incident.

What we know so far about the gunfire at the South Caroline mall

Prosecutors in the US have charged a far-right podcaster after guns were found in the basement of his house. The 'alt-right' podcaster has strong anti-government views. The arsenal of weapons found in his house in Pennsylvania includes machine guns. Joseph Paul Berger (32) has been charged along with his father Joseph Raymond Berger (67).

The charges include several firearms offenses including possessing machine guns and possessing non-registered guns and silencers. The prosecutors say that the guns that were obtained from Berger's home include two MP5K submachine guns, one RPK-style machine gun, eight AK-style rifles, two C308 .308 Winchester caliber rifles.

The father-son duo has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The defence lawyer claims that Berger has not incited any real-life violence and that views presented in the podcast only represented political expression.

In one of the podcast episode, Berger had said “white man with a rifle can be very dangerous to the system indeed if he has the right motivation”. The quote was cited by The Guardian taken from filing of the prosecution in the court.

While filing charges, the prosecutors have argued that Berger was a "danger to community" and if released there was a risk of him running away.

Prosecutors in the US have charged a far-right podcaster after guns were found in the basement of his house. The 'alt-right' podcaster has strong anti-government views.

Prosecutors in the US have charged a far-right podcaster after guns were found in the basement of his house. The 'alt-right' podcaster has strong anti-government views. The arsenal of weapons found in his house in Pennsylvania includes machine guns. Joseph Paul Berger (32) has been charged along with his father Joseph Raymond Berger (67). The charges include several firearms offenses including possessing machine guns and possessing non-registered guns and silencers. The prosecutors say that the guns that were obtained from Berger's home include two MP5K submachine guns, one RPK-style machine gun, eight AK-style rifles, two C308 .308 Winchester caliber rifles. The father-son duo has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The defence lawyer claims that Berger has not incited any real-life violence and that views presented in the podcast only represented political expression. In one of the podcast episode, Berger had said “white man with a rifle can be very dangerous to the system indeed if he has the right motivation”. The quote was cited by The Guardian taken from filing of the prosecution in the court. While filing charges, the prosecutors have argued that Berger was a "danger to community" and if released there was a risk of him running away.

US: Machine guns found in far-right podcaster's basement

An American man from Oregon took his life after he accidentally shot dead his brother while taking an aim at a black beer.

According to US media reports, the tragic incident took place in Sunny Valley in Josephine County near their house on early Tuesday morning.

The siblings’ identities have not yet been revealed by the police yet, and an investigation is ongoing into the incident.

The police said that after spotting a bear roaming near his house, the man grabbed the gun to protect himself.&nbsp;But he accidentally killed his brother.

According to police, they received a distress call from a man who told them he had “accidentally shot his brother while loading a gun” to use against a bear, reported the Daily Mail.

“Based upon the investigation, it is believed the caller took his own life after calling 911 to report the accidental shooting,” the sheriff’s office added.

The Sheriff's Office told DailyMail on Thursday that there is “no further information available” at this time.&nbsp;

Oregon is home to around 25,000 to 30,000 black bears and spotting a bear isn’t rare in the state, according to the Josephine County Parks Department, which calls Oregon 'Black Bear Country.'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Parks Department said bear attacks are “uncommon” and the animals typically “avoid human contact,” but reminds the public that it is "never safe to approach a bear."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

An American man from Oregon took his life after he accidentally shot dead his brother while taking an aim at a black beer. According to US media reports, the tragic incident took place in Sunny Valley in Josephine County near their house on early Tuesday morning.

An American man from Oregon took his life after he accidentally shot dead his brother while taking an aim at a black beer. According to US media reports, the tragic incident took place in Sunny Valley in Josephine County near their house on early Tuesday morning. The siblings’ identities have not yet been revealed by the police yet, and an investigation is ongoing into the incident. The police said that after spotting a bear roaming near his house, the man grabbed the gun to protect himself. But he accidentally killed his brother. According to police, they received a distress call from a man who told them he had “accidentally shot his brother while loading a gun” to use against a bear, reported the Daily Mail. “Based upon the investigation, it is believed the caller took his own life after calling 911 to report the accidental shooting,” the sheriff’s office added. The Sheriff's Office told DailyMail on Thursday that there is “no further information available” at this time. Oregon is home to around 25,000 to 30,000 black bears and spotting a bear isn’t rare in the state, according to the Josephine County Parks Department, which calls Oregon 'Black Bear Country.' The Parks Department said bear attacks are “uncommon” and the animals typically “avoid human contact,” but reminds the public that it is "never safe to approach a bear." (With inputs from agencies)

Man takes aim at bear, accidentally shoots dead brother, then kills himself

According to the gun violence archive, there have been 147 incidents of mass shootings since the beginning of this year in the US.

The US records a rise in gun violence cases

Record surge in gun violence in the US with 147 incidents of mass shootings so far in 2022

The Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a US gun violence monitoring group, reported that there were over 5,000 more fatal shootings during Joe Biden's first year in office compared to Donald Trump's first year as president.

Joe Biden's first year of Presidency saw 32% more gun violence than Trump's

Personalized smart guns that can be fired only by verified users could soon be available in US markets. Pistols that can read fingerprints and require passcodes before firing may herald a new era of smart guns, they've been developed in an effort to improve gun safety in the US.

Soon: Smart guns up for sales in US Markets

An 11-year-old boy was killed and 18 were injured during a celebratory firing on New Year's Eve in Pakistan’s Karachi city, officials said.

The boy, Mohammed Raza, was hit by a stray bullet when he was standing outside his home in North Karachi, a police officer said.

He was taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), where he died during treatment, reported Dawn newspaper.

18 people, including one nine-year-old boy, who were injured by stray bullets were brought to the JPMC.

A 21-year-old man suffered a bullet wound in his back. He is stated to be out of danger after surgery.

“Due to the aerial firing, 18 other people were admitted to hospitals with bullet wounds," an official said.

Though the authorities had warned of attempted murder charges against the violators, the number of casualties this time was higher than the previous year, when only four individuals were injured in the metropolis.

According to the police, cases have been registered on complaints of aerial firing, and arrests are being made.

The Pakistan Medical Association condemned the incident, asking the government to impose a complete ban on aerial firing during all celebratory occasions.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram tweeted youngsters to stay away from such acts like "Rambo", instead behave like civilised people.

(With inputs from agencies)

An 11-year-old boy was killed and 18 were injured during a celebratory firing on New Year's Eve in Pakistan’s Karachi city, officials said. The boy, Mohammed Raza, was hit by a stray bullet when he was standing outside his home in North Karachi, a police officer said.

An 11-year-old boy was killed and 18 were injured during a celebratory firing on New Year's Eve in Pakistan’s Karachi city, officials said. The boy, Mohammed Raza, was hit by a stray bullet when he was standing outside his home in North Karachi, a police officer said. He was taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), where he died during treatment, reported Dawn newspaper. 18 people, including one nine-year-old boy, who were injured by stray bullets were brought to the JPMC. A 21-year-old man suffered a bullet wound in his back. He is stated to be out of danger after surgery. “Due to the aerial firing, 18 other people were admitted to hospitals with bullet wounds," an official said. Though the authorities had warned of attempted murder charges against the violators, the number of casualties this time was higher than the previous year, when only four individuals were injured in the metropolis. According to the police, cases have been registered on complaints of aerial firing, and arrests are being made. The Pakistan Medical Association condemned the incident, asking the government to impose a complete ban on aerial firing during all celebratory occasions. Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram tweeted youngsters to stay away from such acts like "Rambo", instead behave like civilised people. (With inputs from agencies)

1 killed, 18 injured during celebratory firing on New Year's Eve in Pakistan

A 16-year-old student from US’ Florida high school was arrested for carrying a loaded gun on the premises, police officers said, as schools remained on high alert over a disturbing nationwide TikTok trend.

A police team was deployed at Miramar High School on Friday after a staff was notified “about a social media post reportedly depicting an East High School student holding a gun”, according to a statement from the Salt Lake police

A 11th grade student was detained by police due to his demeanour. While searching him, a loaded firearm was found in his small bag that was not allowed due to testing in classrooms, according to police.

The student was then taken into custody, police said.

No other information was provided about the student or the case, or what the student’s possible intentions could have been.

The investigators have not found any evidence of threats posted online by the teen, and it wasn’t&nbsp;clear whether this case had anything to do with the TikTok threats.

In a letter to parents, Salt Lake School District administrators praised the actions of other students who saw the threat and reported it, according to local media reports.

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"Those who reported what they knew did the right thing today, and I can't stress enough how important it is for students, parents, and staff to say something when they see something. Please talk to your students about this. For any students who may not feel comfortable approaching staff directly, I strongly urge you to download the SafeUT app," the letter stated. "

This app has the potential to save lives, and we encourage all our community members to download it."

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Schools across the US have been on heightened alert after a TikTok video went viral on Thursday that was preaching gun violence in school.

Some schools sent warnings to parents and stepped up security, while others cancelled classes.

TikTok said that it was working with law enforcement to investigate reported videos discussing an upcoming school shooting, but had “found nothing”.

“If we did find promotion of violence on our platform, we'd remove and report it to law enforcement,” it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 16-year-old student from US’ Florida high school was arrested for carrying a loaded gun on the premises, police officers said, as schools remained on high alert over a disturbing nationwide TikTok trend.

A 16-year-old student from US’ Florida high school was arrested for carrying a loaded gun on the premises, police officers said, as schools remained on high alert over a disturbing nationwide TikTok trend. A police team was deployed at Miramar High School on Friday after a staff was notified “about a social media post reportedly depicting an East High School student holding a gun”, according to a statement from the Salt Lake police A 11th grade student was detained by police due to his demeanour. While searching him, a loaded firearm was found in his small bag that was not allowed due to testing in classrooms, according to police. The student was then taken into custody, police said. No other information was provided about the student or the case, or what the student’s possible intentions could have been. The investigators have not found any evidence of threats posted online by the teen, and it wasn’t clear whether this case had anything to do with the TikTok threats. In a letter to parents, Salt Lake School District administrators praised the actions of other students who saw the threat and reported it, according to local media reports. Also read | US schools cancel classes due to shooting threats on TikTok "Those who reported what they knew did the right thing today, and I can't stress enough how important it is for students, parents, and staff to say something when they see something. Please talk to your students about this. For any students who may not feel comfortable approaching staff directly, I strongly urge you to download the SafeUT app," the letter stated. " This app has the potential to save lives, and we encourage all our community members to download it." Also read | Michigan school shooting: 15-year-old student, Ethan Crumbley, charged as an adult Schools across the US have been on heightened alert after a TikTok video went viral on Thursday that was preaching gun violence in school. Some schools sent warnings to parents and stepped up security, while others cancelled classes. TikTok said that it was working with law enforcement to investigate reported videos discussing an upcoming school shooting, but had “found nothing”. “If we did find promotion of violence on our platform, we'd remove and report it to law enforcement,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

TikTok challenge: 16-year-old student detained for carrying loaded gun to school in US

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