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Canada in shock after Tumbler Ridge high school mass shooting

Residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in western Canada, gathered near the high school for a vigil honouring the eight victims of the mass shooting.

Germany

Woman who stabbed 15 at Hamburg train station must remain in hospital

The woman stole a knife from a drug store and attacked passengers waiting on a platform in the busy station during the Friday evening rush hour, severely injuring at least four of her victims.

Netherlands

Two teens held as Dutch police probe alleged 'snowball beating' death

According to local media outlet Rijnmond, police believe youths were throwing snowballs at passing cars which led to a physical altercation with the 60-year-old victim.

Ethiopia

As bullets fly around them, a community in Ethiopia preaches peace

The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected.

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Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates

A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties.

USA

UN reports rise in violence against women journalists and activists

The study by UN Women follows a similar report by the UN cultural and educational agency UNESCO in 2021 that highlighted the same issue.

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Thousands march in Brazil to raise attention to femicides

Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil rallied against gender-based violence on Sunday amid a series of recent high-profile cases that have shocked the country and sparked fury.

Germany

Berlin station tops German railway crime list as violence surges

Violent crime at German railway stations showed a marked increase in 2024, with Berlin's central station recording the highest number of incidents. Federal Police and Deutsche Bahn are intensifying security measures to combat the issue.

Syria

Syria opens first public trial over deadly clashes in coastal region

Half of the 14 defendants were loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, while the other half were members of the new government's security forces.

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El Fasher: civilians flee as violence engulfs North Darfur

The capture of el-Fasher by the powerful Arab-led force raises fears that Africa’s third-largest nation may split again, nearly 15 years after the oil-rich South Sudan gained independence following years of civil war.

Haiti

MSF permanently closes Haiti emergency centre due to gang violence

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse and armed gangs control most of the capital Port-au-Prince.

USA

A divided America and its searing spiral of violence - the new normal?

Charlie Kirk’s assassination is just the latest politically motivated killing in a country where political disagreement is turning into a matter of life and death.

Europe News

Charlie Kirk's death sparks outrage and shock among European leaders

Kirk's death resulted in a minor clash among MEPs from the radical right who were barred from holding a minute of silence at a plenary session in the European Parliament on Thursday.

USA

Timeline: Is political violence in the US escalating?

Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Euronews looks back on recent attacks against public figures in the US.

Haiti

Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping, officials say

Gena Heraty, who has worked in Haiti since 1993, is the director of a special needs programme for children and adults at the the Saint-Hélène orphanage.

Culture news

Explained: French streamer’s death sheds light on 'trash streaming'

French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon.