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Sixteen-year-old arrested over Bavaria school attack, police say

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Haiti

At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence, UN says

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse.

Europe News

"Crime hotspots": Why violence at German stations

Politicians from the SPD and CDU also lament that many people do not feel safe at Germany's railway stations – including staff. A criminologist explains why there is more violence there than elsewhere.

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Vigils held across Australia after death of 5-year-old girl

People across Australia held candlelight vigils to remember a 5-year-old girl whose death has shocked the nation.

Europe News

More than 20 bystanders killed in Sweden shootings in three years

The innocent victims include people hit by stray bullets, cases of a mistaken identity by the shooter and relatives of targeted gang members, according to police statistics.

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Europe News

Europol taskforce nets 280 arrests as 'violence for hire' spreads

The taskforce sees Europol collaborate with police forces in 11 countries and has already identified more than 1,400 people linked to violence as a service.

Nepal

Former Nepal PM arrested over 'Gen Z protests' crackdown

Hours after the country's youngest ever leader was sworn in, Nepal police have arrested the former prime minister and home minister over a deadly crackdown on protests in September last year, which killed 76 people and injured at least 2,300 others.

World News

Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist

On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.

France

Death of French activist sparks spectre of isolation around LFI party

The death of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque has weakened the left-wing France Unbowed, divided the left and given new momentum to the National Rally before crucial elections.

Cinema

Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence

They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice.

France

French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon

The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race.

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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.