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Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mind chief warns mental health charities have avoided discussing violence risk from a minority of people with mental illnesses.
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Teenage boys fed misogynistic content within 23 minutes of joining social media, Plibersek says
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Teenage boys fed misogynistic content within 23 minutes of joining social media, Plibersek says
Federal Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek discusses the issue of violent and degrading content on social media targeting teenage boys.
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Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Two Palestinian teenagers killed in settler attack in West Bank village. More than 3 attacks per day on average in West Bank this year.
Governo Mutfwang summons security meeting over Plateau attacks
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Governo Mutfwang summons security meeting over Plateau attacks
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang convened a State Security Council meeting to address recent deadly attacks and killings in the state, including incidents in Mangu and Riyom.
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'Genital theft' accusations: How social media fuelled rumours that turned deadly
Over 80 people have been killed in six African countries due to false accusations of "genital theft," a deadly phenomenon amplified by social media misinformation and rooted in longstanding superstitions. Victims are often attacked by mobs convinced they can make genitals…
Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two
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Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two
Suspected cultists attacked Awka, Anambra State, killing two people, including an elderly man, and injuring several others in separate incidents on Sunday. The assailants are believed to be members of the dreaded Aye cult group.
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Israeli settler arson and military sieges devastate West Bank towns
Israeli settler arson and military sieges devastate West Bank towns, with 89% of arson attacks carried out by settlers and soldiers. Over 121 Palestinian communities have been forcibly displaced, including 46 entirely emptied.
80-year-old man beaten to death; wife suffers skull fracture
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80-year-old man beaten to death; wife suffers skull fracture
An 80-year-old man was found dead after being beaten at his combined shop and residence in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, while his wife, in her 70s, suffered a skull fracture and is in critical condition.
Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed
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Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed
A pastor abducted alongside another cleric on the Jos-Bokkos road in Plateau State has been found dead, while four other people were reportedly killed in separate attacks across three local government areas of the state.
Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two
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Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two
Two people were killed in an attack at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, after a machete-wielding man was prevented from entering the facility. The suspect, who also died, allegedly stabbed one security guard to death and injured another.
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3 women arrested in Hong Kong after elderly woman filmed slapping girl, 5, at playground
A physical altercation at a Hong Kong mall playground led to three women, including a 68-year-old and a 5-year-old girl's mother, being arrested. The incident, which involved an elderly woman slapping the girl, resulted in injuries and charges for fighting in a public place.
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'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis
Nigeria is grappling with a severe kidnapping crisis, particularly in the north-west, where bandit gangs terrorize communities, leading to mass displacement, killings, and a humanitarian emergency. The violence, often for ransom, is escalating and spreading across the cou…
20-Year-Old Kills Father With Machete in Anambra
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20-Year-Old Kills Father With Machete in Anambra
A 20-year-old man, Pascal Ogbogu, has allegedly killed his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Anambra State. The suspect attacked his father on the throat and fled, but was later arrested with the help of the community.
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7 cops, civilian hurt as Ambedkar statue installation bid turns violent
Seven policemen and a civilian were injured after a police and administrative team came under stone-pelting in Sikri village, Budaun in Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred amid a dispute over the proposed installation of a Dr BR Ambedkar statue on Gra…
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Naga-Kuki crossfire: CRPF sub-inspector shot at in Manipur
A CRPF sub-inspector was shot in the left foot in crossfire between Naga and Kuki village sides in Manipur. He is undergoing treatment at District Hospital, Senapati.
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APC, Accord Party trade blame over Osun Motor Park crisis
Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party are trading accusations over a violent clash at a motor park in Ikire, Osun State, which reportedly left five people dead.
Gunmen kill two security operatives, seize rifles in Plateau
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Gunmen kill two security operatives, seize rifles in Plateau
Gunmen attacked communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, killing two security operatives and seizing their rifles. The incident occurred in Riyom Local Government Area, leading to a gun battle.
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Stabbing near al-Auja follows deepening Israeli violence across West Bank
An Israeli settler was stabbed in the occupied Jordan Valley, leading to a military operation in the area. The settler was taken to a hospital in Jerusalem. Israeli forces have been escalating violence in the West Bank, with settlers cutting off water and electricity to P…
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Insecurity: Nigeria must not become a killing field, Obi tells FG
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has condemned recent killings and abductions in Nigeria's North-Central region, urging the government to take decisive action.
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Israeli wounded in occupied West Bank stabbing
An Israeli man was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack in the eastern occupied West Bank, prompting Israeli forces to launch large-scale search operations in the Jordan Valley.
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Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 2 injured
Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks occurred across Thailand's insurgency-hit southern provinces, injuring two people and damaging government property.
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Israeli troops kill father of martyrs in Jenin; settlers murder teenager near Hebron
Israeli forces and armed settler groups launched a synchronized wave of violence across the occupied West Bank, killing a father of martyrs in Jenin and a teenager near Hebron.
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South Africa's former world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home
Former world boxing champion Zolani 'Last Born' Tete was shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape. A 27-year-old woman who accompanied Tete was injured badly and taken to hospital. The motive of killing Tete seems unclear.
South Africa: Former ANC Mayor Assassinated by Gunfire Months Before Local Elections
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South Africa: Former ANC Mayor Assassinated by Gunfire Months Before Local Elections
Aubrey Tsengwa, a 48-year-old former ANC mayor of Knysna, South Africa, was assassinated by gunfire on August 19, 2026, raising fears of political violence ahead of local elections.
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Rahul Gandhi Asks Women To Share Responses On What It Means To Be Indian Woman
Rahul Gandhi has asked women to share their responses on what it means to be an Indian woman. He has appealed to women to share their experiences and views on the issue. The Congress leader has said that the discussion is necessary to understand the problems faced by wome…
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Tensions in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Efforts and Escalating Violence in the South
Lebanon is caught between diplomatic efforts and escalating violence in the south, with the country's president, Joseph Aoun, visiting Italy as part of a new foreign visit. The situation in the south remains tense, with Israeli forces continuing their operations. The Leba…
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Man jailed for assaulting 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, who suffered spinal fracture
A 65-year-old man, Mok Teck Nam, was sentenced to one year and six weeks' jail for assaulting a 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, causing a spine fracture and head injuries. He also admitted to stealing a $195 microphone from a pub and has a history of violence-related off…
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In Ukraine, Forcible Military Recruitment Efforts Escalate into Violence
In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts have escalated into violence, with men being ambushed on the streets and taken to militarized centers. The recruitment process has been marred by corruption, with some men obtaining exemptions through paid-for medical diag…
DRC: Already Short of Ambulances, Ebola Response Weakened by Violence
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DRC: Already Short of Ambulances, Ebola Response Weakened by Violence
The UN is concerned about escalating violence against Ebola response teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is exacerbating existing challenges like insufficient essential resources. The epidemic has already claimed over 2,300 lives.
Residents report mass killings in Plateau community
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Residents report mass killings in Plateau community
Gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing several people and injuring others between Monday night and early Tuesday.