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2026-04-272026-05-24

Yesterday

  1. Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House

    Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Suspect shot after opening fire near White House checkpoint

    A person opened fire at officers at a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening and was shot and taken to George Washington Hospital. The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person with a prior "stay-away order."

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Two teenage shooters kill three at San Diego mosque

    Two teenagers fatally shot three men at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in a suspected hate crime on Monday before taking their own lives. A security guard at the centre was among the victims and was credited by police with heroic actions that prevented the attack from being worse.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. MPs in Ghana have no immunity from criminal prosecution

    Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah stated that Members of Parliament in Ghana do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution, with constitutional protections relating only to parliamentary duties. He noted that law enforcement can invite, arrest, and charge MPs where there is sufficient legal basis, citing cases including Ato Forson as examples of sitting MPs who faced legal proceedings.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Lawyer defends claims of weak Ghana-foreign investigator trust

    International lawyer Amanda Clinton has defended her earlier comments suggesting that foreign law enforcement agencies may withhold intelligence from Ghana due to concerns about information leaks, saying that trust issues between foreign and Ghanaian security agencies remain valid in cases involving politically exposed persons.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Parliament confirms Asante Akyem North MP detained in Netherlands

    Parliament confirmed that Kwame Ohene Frimpong, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Parliamentary leadership is in contact with Ghana's diplomatic mission in The Hague to obtain information about the incident.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana must extend compassion to animals to protect human welfare

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's treatment of animals reflects gaps in law, environment, and conscience, and that failure to cherish animal life will harm human health, economy, and future.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 27 April

  1. Washington hotel shooting prompts review of Trump protection measures

    A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 31-year-old Californian arrested after shots fired at Washington press dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, preliminary findings suggest he was targeting administration officials, though the motive remains under investigation.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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