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The Imole Campaign Council has urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate political violence, killings, and property destruction in Esa Oke, Osun State, following recent fatalities.
Osun Election: Lawyer demands prosecution of Fadahunsi over alleged call to kill Accord supporters
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has called for the immediate prosecution of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his alleged incitement to violence against Accord Party members ahead of the Osun State governorship election.
A 78-year-old man was found dead in East St. Louis, Illinois, after being stabbed by a teenager in a clown costume. The victim's family said he was likely making a surprise visit to his older sister when the attack occurred.
The UAE strongly condemned the bombing of a bus in Germana, Syria, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people and injured several others. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of Syria.
Two people were killed in an explosion in a city on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, according to the country's health ministry. Thirteen others were injured in the vehicle explosion.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has spoken about the protests in December 2023, saying that the country should not have reached this point. He also accused the US of arming protesters and questioned the number of deaths reported.
A 2024 Kitchener Road fight left Dhinessh Vasie dead; Pradave Shashi Kumar was jailed 17 months for hitting the victim with a chair. Four men are said to have been involved; Muhammad Sajid Saleem faces murder charges, while two others face rioting charges.
A California man, Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course for 'suspicious' behavior and charged with possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle.
A 35-year-old US mother, Lindsay Clancy, has been charged with murdering her three young children. She had written in her journal about her desperate need for a mental break two months before the incident.
A Mexican social media influencer was shot dead while streaming live on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where cartel and gang violence is rife. The victim, Cesar Gastelum, had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok.
A transgender person's body was found in Azizabad, Karachi, and was later moved to a hospital for a post-mortem examination. The police have not yet identified the victim.
Gunmen kill ex-councillor in Plateau community
Gunmen reportedly killed Daniel Danjuma Chong, a former councillor, in Torok village, Plateau State, on Sunday night, causing panic and injuring another resident.
A 40-year-old Chinese national was sentenced to two weeks' jail after she fought with her colleague at a Geylang Road massage place. She threatened her colleague with a knife, cut her, and bit her arm.
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between security officials and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protesters are demanding affordable flour, electricity, and their basic rights.
A teenage boy in Malaysia is on trial for allegedly killing a female schoolmate, Yap Shing Xuen, in a case that has sparked debate about the effects of social media on children.
Israeli forces have killed 8 more Palestinians, including 2 children, and wounded several others, despite a 15-point roadmap for implementing the next phase of last year's Gaza ceasefire deal.
Ceuta: Migrants leave the enclave and recount the unleashing of violence in recent days
Following an unprecedented influx of 50,000 migrants into Ceuta, many are now returning to Morocco, citing severe violence and psychological trauma inflicted by Spanish forces and residents.
Man arrested over fatal stabbing of 62-year-old uncle
A 41-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Okayama Prefecture for fatally stabbing his 62-year-old uncle during a dispute at a company. The suspect fled the scene and was later found in a river.
An Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank outpost of Havat Gilad told the BBC that attacks on Palestinian villages are justified as revenge, expressing extreme views on the value of Jewish lives over Palestinian lives.
At least two Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes in central Gaza, while 13 Palestinians were detained during raids in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian media reports said.
A displaced Nigerian mother, Safiya Musa, finds a way to provide for her children through sewing after losing her husband and two children in a deadly raid. She receives training and equipment from the United Nations Development Programme to start a small business making …
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings. The attack comes after a deadly clash on Friday that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Israeli forces have launched a 'major raid' in Rafidia near Nablus, detaining 16 Palestinians, including a woman and several former prisoners, in raids across Tulkarem and Jenin governorates. Israeli settlers set fire to parts of a mosque in Tulkarem, spraying racist slog…
Vehicle drives into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, causing injuries, police say
A vehicle is believed to have driven into a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, injuring several people, Berlin police said. Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered peacefully in the German capital for the annual Christopher Street Day celebra…
A car crash at Berlin's Christopher Street Day festival has resulted in at least one fatality and 16 injuries, with the driver fleeing the scene. The police are investigating the incident and reviewing witness statements.
Forgive South Africans for they know not what they do, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
An opinion piece criticizes the African National Congress (ANC) government in South Africa for tolerating violence inflicted by certain Black leaders on other Black people, contrasting it with the state's harsh response to striking and illegal miners.
A fight broke out between two women at People's Park Complex on Jul. 24, drawing the police to the scene. A 53-year-old woman was conveyed conscious to the hospital and is assisting with investigations for voluntarily causing hurt.
DER SPIEGEL reports on the importance of recognizing and understanding gestures and code words related to sexual harassment and violence. The article highlights the need for awareness and education to prevent such incidents.
A 19-year-old man, Simone Concas, has been killed in a stabbing incident in Bari Sardo, Italy. He was accused of intentionally hitting a 16-year-old girl with his car, leaving her with severe injuries. The girl's brother and her boyfriend are on the run and are being sear…
A man suspected of fatally shooting six child welfare workers at a shelter for mothers in Stade in northern Germany last month died by suicide in jail on Tuesday, officials said.