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Hearing set determine if Wichita teen should be charged as adult in acid attack

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A hearing will be held next month to determine whether a 17-year-old girl will be tried as an adult in connection with an acid attack on a Wichita teenager last summer. The 17-year-old is charged with two counts of aggravated battery …

Source: KWCH 12 - Kansas - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Punjab moves one step closer to enforcing strict law against acid attacks

Up to 3-year jail, 0.5m fine proposed for acid sale sans licence. Licenced vendors to incur liability for negligence with up to 1m fine. Licence required for sale of 30 highly corrosive, reactive chemicals. LAHORE: As Pakistani women continue to face …

Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Punjab approves landmark Acid Control Act 2025 to curb acid attacks

- Advertisement - LAHORE, Apr 15 (APP):The government of Punjab has taken a landmark step to prevent acid attacks by approving the draft of the first-of-its-kind law in Pakistan, the ‘Punjab Acid Control Act 2025.’ According to a spokesperson for the …

Source: Associated Press of Pakistan - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

In a first, Punjab PA panel okays law to prevent acid attacks

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs has approved the final draft of the “Punjab Acid Control Act 2025” — the first-ever comprehensive legislation in the country focused exclusively on regulating the sale, distribution, and use …

Source: The News International - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Bhopal: After Receiving Firecracker Burns, Man Cooks Up Acid Attack Story To Frame Neighbours

Bhopal: After Receiving Firecracker Burns, Man Cooks Up Acid Attack Story To Frame Neighbours | Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): After receiving burns while lighting firecrackers, a man cooked up a story of an acid attack on him to frame his neighbours to settle …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Andalusian High Court upholds El Melillero's 41-year prison sentence after acid attack on ex-girlfriend in Cártama

Monday, 14 April 2025, 15:58 Compartir The High Court of Justice of Andalucía (TSJA) has upheld the 41-year prison sentence of José Arcadio D., also known as 'El Melillero' (the guy from Melilla), who was accused of attempted murder after throwing …

Source: SUR in English - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Influencer acid attack: Intelligence arrests two in Karbala

2025-04-13T21:05:57+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iraqi intelligence forces arrested two suspects in Karbala in connection with an acid attack that seriously injured Iraqi social media influencer Noor al-Khafaji, a …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on 06:10 GMT

Apoorva Mukhija moves out of her apartment in Mumbai following India's Got Latent controversy, calls it 'end of an era'

Apoorva Mukhija vacates Mumbai flat Apoorva Mukhija has hinted at vacating her Mumbai apartment by posting a short video to her Instagram Stories that suggests she has moved out. This comes less than a year after she initially moved into the apartment. She …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Seven appear in court over acid attack on man

Seven more people have appeared in court charged over an acid attack which left a man seriously injured. The victim was at home with his daughter in Lipson Road on 21 February, Plymouth Magistrates Court heard. Ria Park, prosecuting, said two men broke in …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Man's daughter was in house during alleged Plymouth acid attack, court told

Seven people - including a woman from Plymouth - have appeared before Magistrates' this morning in connection with an alleged acid attack on a man in Lipson Road. Devon and Cornwall Police officers, with the Metropolitan Police, arrested six men, all …

Source: Plymouth Herald - Center-left
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Police arrest seven people in London raids after acid attack on man in his 30s - with charges including conspiracy to ...

By SOPHIA STANFORD and SOPHIE CARLIN Published: 16:25 EDT, 11 April 2025 | Updated: 17:10 EDT, 11 April 2025 Police have arrested seven people, on charges including conspiracy to kidnap and murder, following an alleged acid attack in which a man sustained …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Seven more people charged over Plymouth acid attack

Seven more people have been charged in connection with an acid attack which seriously injured a man in Plymouth. Six men were arrested in Central London and a woman was arrested in Plymouth on Thursday, April 10. In the early hours of the morning on Friday …

Source: Plymouth Herald - Center-left
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Agra Travel Guide: The Only Cheatsheet To 'The City Of The Taj' You'll Ever Need

So you're finally making that trip to Agra? Good shout. This North Indian gem isn't just about a certain marble mausoleum (though we'd be lying if we said it wasn't the star of the show). It's the kind of city where history lives in the …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Acid attacker arrested in taxi with chemical after bragging it would 'melt face off' boy

This is the dramatic moment armed police arrested an acid attacker in the back of a taxi — only to discover he was still carrying even more of the dangerous chemical. Gilson Martins, 23, was sentenced to eight years and two months in prison after a brutal …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Dramatic moment cops snare acid attacker who boasted home-made kit ‘worked a treat’ after ‘melting off’ schoolboy’s face

THIS is the dramatic moment cops snared an acid attacker who "melted off" a schoolboy's face with a homemade kit. Gilson Martins, 23, hurled the substance over the the terrified 16-year-old after he refused to hand over his coat. 5 Gilson …

Source: The Scottish Sun - Right-wing
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Thug makes disgusting boast after throwing acid into face of teenager

A thug threw corrosive acid into the face of a 16-year-old boy in an "insidious" revenge attack. In March last year, Gilson Martins, 23, approached the teenager in Stockport and demanded his coat off him before throwing the substance in his face …

Source: Wales Online - Left-wing
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Thug chucked homemade acid in teen's face during 'insidious' attack

A thug who chucked acid he made himself in a teenager's face has been locked up. Gilson Martins flung the acid over the 16-year-old after a fight broke out between the pair. The 23-year-old's victim suffered serious injuries and has undergone a …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Punjab finalises bill to regulate acid sale to protect women

Listen to article The Punjab government has finalised a landmark bill aimed at curbing acid attacks through tighter regulation of acid sales and distribution. The move comes in response to years of targeted violence, with acid often used as a weapon in …

Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Punjab approves new acid control law to prevent attacks

The Punjab Assembly has taken a significant step in addressing acid attacks. The Standing Committee on Home Affairs has approved the Punjab Acid Control Act 2025. This new law seeks to control how acid is sold and used in the province. It focuses on making …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 08:16 GMT

Niu Technologies Ranks First in China’s Two-Wheeler Segment in S&P Global ESG Rankings

BEIJING, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niu Technologies (“NIU”, or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NIU), the world’s leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today announced significant advancements in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

WISeKey, SEALSQ, OISTE Foundation, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Unite to Launch HUMAN-AI-T, a Global ...

WISeKey, SEALSQ, OISTE Foundation, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Unite to Launch HUMAN-AI-T, a Global Initiative to Embed Humanity into Artificial Intelligence UNAOC AI for #OneHumanity: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Geneva, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Nancy Hicks Marshall to Present A Dry Hate at L.A. Times Festival of Books 2025

A Gripping Legal Thriller Exposing Power, Corruption, and Immigration Politics in Arizona LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and attorney Nancy Hicks Marshall will showcase her powerful novel, "A Dry …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 06:30 GMT

ArcelorMittal publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report

17 April 2025, 08:30 CET ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) has today published its 2024 Sustainability Report (‘the report’), which can be accessed here. The report provides an update on the progress made in 2024 on the Company’s most material sustainability …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

Human rights in English and Welsh courts – the Universal Periodic Review

Every four and a half years, a state will participate in the United Nations ‘Universal Periodic Review’ (UPR). The state’s human rights situation is reviewed by its peers – other states – in an interactive dialogue. Unlike other international human rights …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey's Statement on Federal Lawsuit Against Maine DOE

MAINE, April 16 - Back to current news. April 16, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov The Attorney General issued the following statement in regards to AG Bondi’s announcement that the …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:21 GMT

Autism Acceptance Month Shines at Jay Nolan's Vibrant 'Picnic in the Park' Celebration

Families with children with disabilities enjoyed a day of fun, community, and support thanks to local sponsors and Jay Nolan Community Services LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Jay …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

ACTOR DANNY ARROYO BRINGS NOTORIOUS LA OUTLAW TIBURCIO VÁSQUEZ TO LIFE ON THE WILD WEST CHRONICLES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Danny Arroyo is making waves this awards season with his compelling portrayal of the notorious California outlaw Tiburcio Vásquez, now on the Emmy ballot for Outstanding …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

NextGen Welcomes Veteran Fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft to Digital Team

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGen Fundraising has announced the addition of veteran fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft as Senior Director, Digital Services. Bruce has spent a career spanning more than …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

ICCU and Stukent Announce Renewed Commitment to Expand Financial Literacy Across the West

ICCU and Stukent expand their partnership to bring free, hands-on financial literacy tools to 500K students across the western U.S. POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICCU and Stukent®, a leading edtech provider …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:42 GMT

Yilin Chen Announces New Film Projects to Amplify Women's Voices and Promote Gender Equity in Global Cinema

Film producer Yilin Chen launches socially driven projects that spotlight women's stories while advancing inclusive growth in the global film industry LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Film producer Yilin …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Caretech Leads the Way in Inclusive In-Home Care for All Ages

Serving All of Nebraska and Beyond, Caretech Champions Personalized Care for Every Stage of Life OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caretech, a trusted name in home care founded in Omaha, NE, is proud to be one of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

CAN Launches 'Defining Consent' Video for Weinstein and Diddy Jurors

And All Jurors Everywhere! NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The word “consent” appears 162 times in New York’s Penal Code. But this pivotal word that jurors rely on to determine guilt or innocence for crimes such …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Middle Eastern Artist Yousef Al Omani lends his soulful voice to "Why Oh Why"

Yousef Al Omani lends his voice to a powerful global call for unity with the stirring anthem 'Why Oh Why'. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Middle Eastern superstar Yousef Al Omani lends his iconic voice …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:26 GMT

The World Medical Association welcomes progress on the Global Pandemic Agreement

WMA commends the dedicated efforts of Member States of the World Health Organization over the past three years to negotiate the Global Pandemic Agreement FERNEY VOLTAIRE, FRANCE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Medical Association …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

4th Annual International Urs Mubarak Commemorates the Life and Legacy of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani

LAHORE, PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Annual Urs Shareef commemorating the passing of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (mercy of Allah upon him) was held in Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, April 6, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 22:21 GMT

Powerhouses for Progress: Adrienne Maloof and Kristen Dahlgren Host “It’s Up to Us” Women’s Health Benefit

The first “It’s Up to Us” Women’s Health Benefit unites survivors, scientists & stars to fast-track a breast cancer vaccine & fight for healthcare equity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

PuLSE Institute's Economic Justice Push Reflects in President Tina Patterson's Work in Georgetown Poverty Law Journal

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its founding several years ago, the mission of The PuLSE Institute, a national and independent anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, has been to address issues of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

True Vet Solutions Named Official Veteran Affairs Partner of the New York Mavericks

A strategic partnership developed to support and empower veterans across the region NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Vet Solutions has officially been named the Veteran Benefits Partner of the New York …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Gaye Magazine announced as the official media partner for DC Black Pride 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity is proud to announce Gaye Magazine as the Official Media Partner for DC Black Pride 2025, taking place May 23–26, 2025, in the nation’s capital. This …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

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