Events for “violence”

What Can New York City’s Crime Prevention Efforts Teach Us About Gun Violence?

There is a core tenet to the Cure Violence method: Gun violence behaves like a contagious disease, and its spread can be controlled using public health strategies.

Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here's how to start the conversation

There have been multiple high-profile alleged incidents of sexual violence against women and girls in news headlines this month. Some involve teenage boys.

Revolutionary War battlefields often romanticize combat, but this mass grave just outside Philadelphia shows the violence soldiers actually experienced

A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.

Breaking the silence over sexual violence against men and boys in war

Conflicts can expose civilians and detainees to grave abuses; the challenge is not only to document these crimes, but also to ensure all survivors are recognised, protected and able to access justice and care.

Why northern Mozambique’s surging violence is worsening displacement crisis

Over 100,000 people displaced last year alone, adding to the 1.3 million people already forced to flee from their homes.

Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here’s how to start the conversation

Parents have an important role to play in educating children about consent and relationships. But it can be hard to know where to begin.

Netanyahu's rhetoric on settler violence doesn't match Israeli government action

Haiti ramps up the fight against gangs in the capital, but violence spreads elsewhere

The killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday, when armed men descended on the farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, setting homes ablaze and attacking residents. By Monday, bodies lay in the streets and survivors were searching for missing relatives.

Mozambique: Women, capulana dresses, and police violence stand out at Nampula protests

Women in Nampula turned the capulana into a symbol of resistance, while social media amplified protests, digital activism, and debates regarding state control and civic rights in Mozambique.

Netanyahu condemns violence in West Bank

It was a rare condemnation from what is widely seen as the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history.

Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'

He says his decision is "a rejection of hate" rather than a rejection of South Africans.

Netanyahu condemns 'criminal acts of violence' by settlers in West Bank villages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday condemned what he called "criminal acts of violence" perpetrated by Israeli settlers in two Palestinian villages.

New threats testing Australia's plan to end violence against women

Israeli army arrests six Palestinians after settler violence in West Bank

Israeli settlers stormed Qusra in the occupied West Bank, attacking Palestinian residents and damaging homes.

Netanyahu condemns West Bank settler violence after renewed attacks

BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank

The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.

Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues

A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.

Older women experience sexual violence too, but their stories rarely make the news

The reality of sexual violence against older women is an issue that remains significantly underreported and misrepresented in Australia. Almost 50 sexual assaults occur every week in aged care. Sexual assault against older women is commonly perpetrated by intimate partners or som

Senate Democrats press Netanyahu on ‘surge’ in West Bank violence

A majority of Senate Democrats have signed a Wednesday letter urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the “surge” in violence in the West Bank amid tensions from the Gaza war. The conflict is driven in part by Israeli settlers who are forcefully laying claim t

Support groups for parents halved violence against children in wartime Ukraine, trial finds

Ukrainian parents who joined a support group program called "Hope Groups," designed for families living through the war, reported that violence against children was cut in half and that they had less than half the depression and anxiety symptoms of parents who had not yet partici

Escalation of sexual violence raises alarm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, violence against women has become an increasingly common problem. Figures from the first quarter of 2026 expose a major gender-based violence (GBV) crisis.

Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people

Island nation grapples with violence as it seeks to hold first elections in more than a decade.

Man charged with alleged domestic violence murder of his partner

Exclusive CCTV captures the violence facing Coles workers

Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur

Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.

French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings

NGO criticises ‘human cost’ of UK-funded crackdown on attempts to set off from French beaches in small boats People trying to cross the Channel to the UK have reported an increase in French police use of violence on beaches to prevent them from getting into dinghies, according to

Michigan mass shooter’s violence had frightened close ones for years. Then came a killing spree. - NBC News

Michigan mass shooter’s violence had frightened close ones for years. Then came a killing spree. NBC News Report: Survivor of Missaukee County shootings out of ICU WOODTV.com Missaukee County lone survivor takes her first steps towards recovery after a violent shooting 9and10News

NEET protest violence: CJI says women protestors can file sexual assault complaints against police with probe panel

The Court’s explanation came in response to an oral mentioning made by senior advocate Shobha Gupta who said there should be separate, sensitive mechanism for women protestors to file their complaints and seek legal action against police personnel

Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation

Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government is considering allowing u

Starting upstream: Rethinking how public health supports young people

When GCH assistant professor Rochelle Davidson Mhonde began working with adolescent survivors of sexual violence, she saw the ripple effects of their trauma: depression, anxiety, substance use and other health challenges.

Haiti: Gang members kill dozens near Port-au-Prince

At least 40 people were killed, some of them execution-style, during the attack in Kenscoff. The local mayor described "a night of terror" in the town that has been plagued by gang violence for months.

Colombia's new president approves extradition of rebel leaders to US

It is a step towards ending a plan to stop violence by bringing rebel and criminal groups to the negotiating table.

Snaps, Likes, and Shares Are Teaching Teens About the Dangers of Guns

In 2022, when the violence prevention organization Project Unloaded launched its first social media-focused campaign, its leaders had one goal: to challenge the notion among young people that guns make people more safe.

U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP

"This is going to be financial violence if we have to," Bessent said in the interview. "We are showing people that we know who you are, you know who you are, and this has got to stop."

Iran attacks US bases in Jordan after US strikes Larak Island

The exchange of attacks is the first flare-up in violence between the two sides since late July.

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes - The New York Times

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes The New York Times No settlers arrested over attack in Qusra, though some are identifiable The Times of Israel Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in West Bank DW.com Netanyahu condemns 'criminal acts of violence'

Nearly 200,000 forced deportees received by Haiti, UN says

Amid surging gang violence, Haiti received thousands of forced returnees. An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the situation in Haiti following a deadly gang attack.

Niger: Gunfire and explosions heard in capital

Niger is ruled by a military junta like its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso. The three countries have struggled to contain jihadi violence in recent years.

The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs'

Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".

Takeda Hideo Subverts Samurai Mythology in ‘Genpei: Defying Authority’

Summary Princeton University Art Museum unveils Takeda Hideo’s Genpei: Defying Authority , showcasing all 22 screenprints.On view from August 30 - January 3, 2027, the artwork satirizes The Tale of the Heike , critiquing samurai ideals and romanticized violence.

Amid political and economic pressure, Brazil sees a rise in land conflicts and the murders of Indigenous people

Growing cases of violence against Indigenous people are linked to an impasse on the framework of rights and pressure against land demarcation, says the organization that advocates for Indigenous rights

Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land

Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.

Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others

Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.

The Trace and Block Club Chicago are hiring a Staff Writer

The Trace, in partnership with Block Club Chicago, is looking for a full-time staff writer to cover the impact of gun violence on Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Syria sentences Assad-era top Muslim cleric to life in prison

Muslim cleric Ahmad Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting sectarian violence and justifying murder. He is the latest Syrian official aligned with ousted President Bashar Assad to face trial.

Raising alarm over new illegal Israeli outposts, UN condemns attacks, incitement against Palestinians

Reports of new illegal Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank raised alarms at UN Headquarters on Wednesday while the UN rights office called on Israel to condemn its national security minister’s words that incite “violence amounting to atrocity crimes” against Palestinians.

Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes still kill in Gaza and the West Bank

Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, violence continues in Gaza. On August 23, Israeli strikes left several people dead in the enclave, and a young boy was killed by the Israeli military in the West Bank, according to local authorities. Since the announc

CRPF sub-inspector shot, two houses torched in Manipur

CRPF sub-inspector was caught in the crossfire and got shot; locals in Senapati district block National Highway-2 for a few hours after violence erupted between two groups

Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at L

‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial

Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan sentenced Hassoun to life in prison for crimes including inciting violence.

Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh threatens ‘surgical strikes’ on Jadavpur University amid ABVP-SFI face-off

The BJP seems to be speaking in different voices as far as the Jadavpur University violence is concerned. Minister of Finance in the West Bengal government Swapan Dasgupta said that student agitation should not be hijacked by people who are professional politicians and added that

Fear and fallout three months on from Northern Ireland's race riots

Northern Ireland saw consecutive nights of violence following a knife attack - but how are victims faring now?