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More than 50 victims of Islamist-inspired terror attacks have signed a joint letter against what they describe as anti-Muslim hate.

They warn it is "irresponsible" for some politicians to equate extremists with "the vast majority of British Muslims who deplore such violence".

Survivors and relatives of those killed during attacks in London, Manchester and Brussels are among the signatories.

It comes as the government prepares to set out a new definition of extremism.

The letter says "Islamist-inspired extremism is the country's most pressing terror threat, but not the only one".

Three separate, unrelated shootings erupted within an hour in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Sunday night, leaving one person dead and several hurt, according to authorities.

The first shooting was reported at 7:50 p.m. when two people started firing guns near the Best Western Hotel, Jacksonville Beach police said on Monday.

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At 8:13 p.m., a man fired shots while running in front of businesses, police said. No one was hurt, police said.

One person was killed in the third shooting, which unfolded around 8:31 p.m. near Sneakers Bar, police said.

Fri 22 Mar 2024 17.52 GMT



Several gunmen in combat fatigues burst into a big concert hall in Moscow on Friday and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, killing and injuring an unspecified number of people, Russian media said.

Russian news reports said that the assailants also used explosives, causing a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow. Video posted on social media showed huge plumes of black smoke rising over the building.

Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency reported that at least three people in combat fatigues fired weapons. The state Tass news agency also reported the shooting.

Russian media reports said that riot police units were sent to the area as people were being evacuated