Keywords: Violence


DR Congo repatriates citizens as xenophobic violence drives foreign nationals out of South Africa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun bringing home its citizens from South Africa following weeks of escalating xenophobic unrest that has forced large numbers of foreign nationals to flee the country. Authorities in Kinshasa confirmed that the first voluntary repatriation flight arrived on......

LFI criticized after opposing life sentences for repeat child sex offenders

A political controversy has erupted in France after La France Insoumise (LFI) opposed a key provision of a child protection bill that sought to introduce life imprisonment for repeat sexual offenders convicted of rape against children under the age of 15. The position taken by LFI lawmaker Gabrielle......

Argentine fans clash in Atlanta before World Cup semi-final against England

Tensions rose in Atlanta ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, following clashes involving groups of Argentine supporters in the host city. According to local reports and videos widely shared on social media, the confrontation involved supporters linked to San Lorenzo......

Two killed and four injured in Toronto shooting as suspect remains at large

Two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting during a street festival in Toronto, prompting a large-scale police response as authorities continue searching for the suspected gunman. The incident unfolded on Saturday in an area hosting a popular salsa festival, sending crowds fleeing......

Greece arrests three suspects over deadly firebomb attacks linked to ruling party figures

Greek counter-terrorism authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with a series of firebomb attacks targeting residential buildings linked to members of the country's governing New Democracy party, following an assault that claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman. The arrests were announced......

Drug trafficking dispute blamed for deadly Sri Lanka prison riot

A deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka that claimed 26 lives was triggered by a dispute between rival inmate groups over drug smuggling inside the facility, according to a senior government official. The violence erupted at Negombo Prison, located in the coastal town of Negombo, about 35 kilometres north......

Deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka leaves at least 26 dead and more than 100 injured

At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 injured following violent clashes between rival inmate gangs at a prison in Sri Lanka, marking the country's deadliest prison unrest in five years. The violence erupted on Sunday evening at Negombo Prison, located north of the capital Colombo,......

Nigeria reports deaths of citizens amid surge in anti-migrant violence in South Africa

Nigeria has said that two of its citizens were killed in South Africa during a recent spike in anti-migrant violence, raising diplomatic tensions between the two countries and prompting calls for an official investigation. According to Nigeria’s foreign ministry, one Nigerian national was killed......

US Independence Day shooting leaves eight injured, including four children, in Brooklyn

A family gathering in Brooklyn turned into a scene of chaos on Saturday night after a gunman opened fire during a backyard barbecue, leaving eight people injured, including four children. Authorities are investigating the attack, which occurred during the Independence Day holiday weekend and has renewed......