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Armed police responded to an incident at Thorpe St Andrew School in Norwich, where a 16-year-old boy purportedly stabbed a teenage girl, causing panic among students and parents.

South Africa is deploying armed soldiers in Johannesburg to combat escalating gang violence and organized crime, a situation deemed a major threat to the country's democracy and economic growth.

A 16-year-old girl was shot dead after her family home was invaded by armed men in Salvador, Brazil.

Two minors were arrested in Conselheiro Pena, Brazil, after it was discovered they were armed and confessed intentions to commit murder.

Human Rights Watch has raised concerns about the Haitian government's use of drone strikes against armed gangs, which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties.

Police are responding to an unverified report of a serious violent incident in Stavanger, with armed officers dispatched and no immediate threat to the public.

An Al-Qaeda-linked armed group executed ten truck drivers and two apprentices in Mali, highlighting ongoing violence and alleged war crimes in the region.

A man armed with a knife invaded a funeral in São Pedro da Aldeia, causing panic as he threatened attendees and interfered with the deceased.

In eastern Burkina Faso, a recent armed attack resulted in the deaths of at least 30 police officers in the Yamba area near Fada N'gourma.

A woman armed with an AR-15 rifle fired multiple rounds into popstar Rihanna's home in Beverly Hills, California, prompting an investigation by the LAPD.

An armed attack in northern Guayaquil resulted in two fatalities and eleven injuries early Sunday morning.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the role of women in the Armed Forces on International Women’s Day, calling it a step toward equality and emphasizing the need for their recognition in history to combat gender violence.

A woman in Boa Vista, Brazil, was threatened with death by her ex-partner armed with a knife, prompting a police search for the suspect who remains at large.

An 18-year-old was arrested in Barra Mansa after police found a loaded pistol in his armored car during a routine patrol.

A 35-year-old man in Hassfurt, Germany, was arrested by a special operations unit after allegedly attacking his mother, who managed to escape and sustain minor injuries.

Ernest Hemingway's statement challenges traditional notions of justifying armed conflict by declaring that war is inherently a crime, regardless of its perceived necessity.

A shooting in Feira de Santana, Brazil resulted in one death and four injuries, including a three-year-old child, with armed assailants fleeing the scene.

Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi calls for an investigation following an armed attack on his convoy in Rivers State, Nigeria.

A one-year-old baby was shot dead in Rosario after a dispute at a barbershop escalated into gun violence.

A violent incident left one man dead and a woman severely injured following a shooting in the Tonsupa neighborhood of Atacames, Ecuador.

A lawyer involved in a confrontation with an armed man ended up shooting the suspect in Vargem Alta, Brazil, after allegedly taking the gun from him during a struggle.

A suspect in illegal weapons possession evaded police during an arrest attempt in Belterra, Brazil, leaving behind firearms and ammunition.

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by armed assailants while attending a medical appointment at a polyclinic in Bayeux, Brazil.

Four men were killed during an armed confrontation with special police forces in Florianópolis, Brazil.

A police pursuit in Patos de Minas, Brazil, resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old man and the apprehension of a 17-year-old armed teenager.

A man was murdered in Guayas after being intercepted by armed assailants who set his van on fire.

A violent attack in the Abiemnom County of South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 169 people, including both civilians and government soldiers.

A 73-year-old server at Brazil's National Institute of Social Security (INSS) was assaulted by an armed police officer inside an agency in Goiânia.

Armed men attacked the Odo-Ere community in Kogi State, Nigeria, resulting in a shooting and possible abductions, causing panic among residents.

An armed group attack in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 169 individuals, escalating the risk of civil war in the country.

A Somali man armed with knives attacked two people in Edinburgh, leading to a police siege and arrest without further bloodshed.

A recent armed attack in a remote village in South Sudan has reportedly resulted in the deaths of hundreds, including many innocent civilians.

At least 169 people have been killed by armed attackers in northern South Sudan, with the death toll expected to rise as more bodies may still be discovered.

Ecuador faces escalating violence and insecurity due to organized crime, drug trafficking, and illegal mining, which have contributed to a situation being described as a non-international armed conflict.

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in his home in Rio Branco, Brazil, as a group of armed men invaded the property.

A man was shot dead following a fight at a hookah lounge in Campo Grande, Brazil, where two individuals returned armed for revenge after being expelled from the venue.

The US has praised the development of an international anti-gang force in Haiti, but significant challenges remain for holding credible elections amid violence from armed groups.

A violent robbery occurred at a dealership in González Catán, Argentina, where four armed thieves threatened staff and a young girl during the raid.

A retired military police officer and another man were shot dead by armed assailants at a property in Manaus.

Mexico's armed forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to chaos as his heavily armed followers retaliated across the country.

Chaos erupted after Mexico's armed forces killed El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to violent unrest across the country.

The death of El Mencho, leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation cartel, sparked chaos across the country, as armed members displayed military-grade weapons on social media.

The article discusses the recent joint operation of Mexican armed forces and American intelligence against the CJNG cartel leader, El Mencho, resulting in significant violence and raising concerns about the pervasive influence of criminal networks in Mexico.

Four individuals were murdered in a coordinated attack by armed assailants posing as police in Simón Bolívar, Ecuador.

Ecuadorian police have linked the criminal group Los Lobos to a recent armed attack on a liquor store in Santo Domingo that resulted in gunfire injuring several patrons.

Two men were shot dead in a clothing store in Feira de Santana, Bahia, following an armed invasion.

Mexico is embroiled in an undeclared armed conflict against drug cartels, with mixed results from its 'hugs not bullets' strategy, which has led to increased violence and drug trafficking.

At least 25 people were killed in armed raids on two villages in northeastern Nigeria, with attackers posing as soldiers during the assaults.

In 2025, Grande Recife reported historical records for stray bullet victims and injured children and adolescents due to armed violence.

A 6-year-old child and a 12-year-old teenager were shot in Eunápolis, southern Bahia, by two armed men, with the child in critical condition after surgery.