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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.

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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.

Belgium

Brussels' top prosecutor slams inaction over drug gang violence

There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths.

Health news

Stalking linked to increased heart disease risk in women, study finds

New research reveals that women who have experienced stalking face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Europe News

Domestic violence in Germany has never been so high, new report shows

Every two minutes, someone in Germany is a victim of violence in their own home. However, experts believe that the number of unreported cases is significantly higher. Women are particularly affected - they account for almost 80 per cent fo domestic violence cases.

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Gunman planned Austrian school shooting that killed 10, police say

A 21-year-old in Graz planned and executed a deadly school shooting, killing 10 and injuring 11. A farewell letter and non-functional pipe bomb were found at his home.

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The domestic violence pandemic saw mother killed in front of daughter

A tragic case of a mother being stabbed to death on a street in Romania in early 2024 heralded growing levels of domestic violence that are now witnessed across Europe.

Germany

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reach record high

Germany's Interior Ministry has proposed a series of measures to combat politically motivated crimes, which it says have increased by 40% in the last year.

Belgium

One injured in Brussels shooting as city grapples with gang violence

Authorities in Belgium's capital recorded 11 gun attacks in the first six weeks of this year alone, with two people killed and four injured.

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Haiti protests turn violent as gunmen open fire on police

A protest over escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince turned into chaos when armed individuals fired at police, intensifying concerns over Haiti’s growing instability.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Baby Invasion' - The worst film you'll ever see?

US director Harmony Korine’s second EDGLRD production, now available online, is shallow and mind-numbingly dull First-Person Shooter nonsense.

Germany

Germany raids group accused of plotting against Eritrean government

More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.