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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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland
Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Political tensions stoking anti-immigration riots, expert says
An expert in criminology and online extremism believes that the violent demonstrations currently gripping Britain are the product of people feeling threatened by a maelstrom of issues projected onto the "other".
Tourists warned of dangers of UK travel amidst rioting and violence
The unrest has hit tourist destinations like Manchester and Liverpool but London is so far unaffected.
Protesters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK
False rumours spread online that the suspect was a Muslim and an asylum-seeker led to the protests that have seen immigrants, police and Muslims attacked.
Musicians react to far-right riots in the UK: ‘It is violent racism’
In the wake of the fatal stabbing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, near Liverpool, anti-immigration protests have erupted all over the UK. Several artists like Massive Attack, Kneecap, Nova Twins and Nadine Shah have reacted to the violence and anti-Muslim hate speech.