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Turkey

Dozens arrested in Turkey over attacks on Syrian refugees

Police detained 76 people in connection with attacks on homes and businesses owned by Syrians amid heightened tensions in Turkey against refugees.

Cry Like A Boy

Liberia’s FaithVonic: making music to overcome tragedy

We spoke to Liberian artist FaithVonic about music as a creative coping mechanism and how she uses her platform to make sure women know their rights.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland bombing that killed 29 'could have been prevented'

A Northern Ireland judge has ruled that there was plausible evidence that authorities could have prevented the 1998 car bombing in Omagh.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for 'Troubles' crimes

The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal.

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South Africa

South Africa combats unrest after ex-leader Jacob Zuma's imprisonment

Dozens have died and more than 1,200 have been arrested amid weeklong unrest and looting sparked by the jailing last week of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

Sweden

Swedish rappers jailed for kidnapping in major organised crime trial

The well-known rapper Yasin has been convicted of involvement in a plot to kidnap a rival musician in 2020. Another rapper Haval, was also found guilty.

Haiti

Haiti declares 'state of siege' after assassination of president

Haiti President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at home, the country's interim prime minister announced.

Georgia

Tbilisi Pride march cancelled after violent anti-LGBT demonstrations

Organisers of the 2021 Pride March in the Georgian capital city, Tbilisi, have cancelled the parade over security fears after violent anti-LGBT demonstrations.

Italy

52 prison officers in Italy suspended over alleged beating of inmates

Surveillance videos published by the Il Domani newspaper showed club-wielding officers beating, kicking and punching inmates at the Santa Maria Capua Vetere prison in Naples.

Greece

Greek pilot has confessed to killing his British wife, say police

A Greek pilot who initially claimed his wife had been killed by robbers during a dramatic home invasion has now confessed to her murder, say police.

United Kingdom

BLM activist Sasha Johnson in critical condition after London shooting

A vigil for Sasha Johnson will be held in Britain's capital on Monday.

World News

Hungary only nation against EU call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Hungary is the only EU country not to support an EU declaration calling for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians, according to the bloc's foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.

World News

Britain apologises for Ballymurphy massacre in Northern Ireland

Ten people, including a priest and a mother of eight children, were killed at the height of 'the Troubles' in 1971.

United Kingdom

The US calls for calm after more violence in Northern Ireland

The state department spokesman said the Biden administration was "deeply concerned" by the ongoing violence.

Myanmar

Security forces kill at least two more anti-coup protesters in Myanmar

Security forces in the city of Monywa opened fire on anti-coup protesters on Saturday, killing at least two people according to local media.

USA

10 people killed in Colorado supermarket shooting

Police arrested a lone suspect after an hours-long standoff at a Boulder supermarket.

Europe News

COVID-19 pandemic sparks rise in elder abuse across Europe

According to Age Platform Europe, an NGO working to change perceptions about older people, 2,500 older people die each year due to maltreatment in Europe and only 1 in 24 cases are reported.

Myanmar

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi charged with new offences

Suu Kyi, who was arrested on February 1 following the army coup, is now being prosecuted for violating a telecommunications law and for "inciting public disorder," lawyer Nay Tu said on Monday.

Spain

Pablo Hasél: Spain sees 4th night of riots as government shows strain

Cracks in the Spanish government have begun to show over the Pablo Hasél case and the handling of the street violence his arrest has stirred up.

Netherlands

Dutch police arrest 131 people on 'calmer' night of curfew protests

Authorities said the fourth night of a national coronavirus curfew on Tuesday passed more peacefully than the previous three nights of rioting.