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Gang crime on the rise: Here are Europe's most violent countries

Violence is often drug-related, particularly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and France.

Europe News

Belgium reinforces police forces in Antwerp to fight drug violence

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin attended daily inspections of the Antwerp maritime police forces, which are in charge of the security and safety of the port of Antwerp.

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Deadly stabbing in Villach an Islamist attack, Austrian police say

The 23-year-old man stabbed five passers-by in southern Austria on Saturday, killing one 14-year-old child and injuring five others.

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Sweden mourns victims of its deadliest mass shooting

Mourners in Örebro, Sweden, honoured the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history, which left 11 dead, including the gunman, and 5 injured.

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Colombia

Colombians flee to Venezuela as rebel violence escalates

At least 80 people have been killed and more than 18,000 forced to leave their homes in Colombia amid escalating violence between rebel groups.

Colombia

Violence in northeast Colombia leaves 80 dead and thousands displaced

Colombian President Gustavo Petro recently ended peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN), one of the armed groups involved in the fighting, saying it had "no will for peace".

Haiti

Haiti gang violence has displaced more than 1 million people, UN says

Children make up at least half of Haiti’s displaced population, which has tripled within a year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says.

Mexico

Migrants stranded in Acapulco amid Mexico’s dispersal strategy

Many migrants, misled by promises of permits and support, face limited resources, unsafe conditions, and difficulty continuing their journeys.

Europe News

EU ministers water down proposal on child sexual abuse

A proposal on combatting child sexual abuse has been watered down by some EU justice ministers, with others expressing their regret at certain elements of the proposal being removed entirely.

Culture news

Krampus parades spark violence and debate

In Austria and Germany, Krampus parades bring chaos and controversy. While the tradition is meant to scare children into behaving, recent events have left many injured — raising questions about safety and the darker side of festive customs.

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Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

Europe News

New riots break out in Amsterdam as tensions remain high

Police said the fire was quickly extinguished, and riot officers cleared the square, though it was not clear who started the unrest or whether it was related to last week's violence.

USA

Washington prepares for potential violence following election results

As Americans await election results, Washington is on high alert for possible violence from Trump supporters, fearing a repeat of the Capitol riots in 2021.

Europe News

Lisbon sees second night of riots after police shooting incident

Rioting in several districts around the city erupted when a Portuguese police officer shot and killed a Cape Verdean man.

Haiti

Haiti Massacre displaces thousands as gang violence escalates

In central Haiti, a gang attack in the town of Pont-Sondé left at least 70 people dead and displaced nearly 6,300 residents.

Mali

Extremists attack military training camp in Mali, army says

The army said the situation was under control and asked people to avoid the area after reporters heard two explosions and saw smoke rise.

Green News

Violence over water is on rise from Ukraine to France. Here’s why

A new study has shown that the rapid growth in water as a trigger, weapon and casualty of violence got significantly worse in 2023.

West Bank

Borrell threatens EU sanctions after Israeli settler West Bank attack

Israel’s military said it apprehended one person who took part in the violence on Thursday, resulting in the death of one Palestinian.

United Kingdom

UK rioters jailed as more violence expected over the weekend

The government has said it is in a "state of high readiness" to deal with any potential disorder over the next couple of days.

United Kingdom

Elon Musk and Keir Starmer in online battle as riots grip UK

Euronews takes a look at the series of false claims online, often magnified by X owner Elon Musk, which has had a significant hand in sparking riots across England and Northern Ireland.