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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

BTS concert surrounded by urban traffic controls and wedding guests being transported by police buses... ARMYs ask 'Where should we go?'

Due to extensive traffic controls for a BTS concert, wedding guests in Seoul were transported by police buses, raising complaints from attendees and bystanders alike.

Mar 21 • 07:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Grapes scattered on the road, situation resembling a loot after the accident

A serious road accident occurred on the bypass highway in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in a chaotic scene as bystanders rushed to collect spilled grapes instead of aiding the injured.

Mar 18 • 07:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man attempts to rob gold store, is disarmed by jeweler and arrested in Ceará

A man attempting to rob a gold store in Sobral, Ceará, was disarmed by the store's owner and subsequently arrested with the help of bystanders, including an off-duty police officer.

Mar 14 • 17:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Passersby who maintained boats noticed an emergency situation on the ice - a massive rescue operation

A person fell through ice in Salo but was rescued thanks to the brave efforts of bystanders.

Mar 14 • 14:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Food truck catches fire after grill fire in Jatiúca, Maceió

A food truck caught fire in Maceió after a grill fire, but by the time firefighters arrived, the flames had already been controlled by bystanders.

Mar 13 • 21:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

An Unusual Sight in Thailand: Two Naked Prostitutes Chasing a Tourist – Even Bystanders Got Involved

An incident involving two naked transgender prostitutes chasing a tourist over a payment dispute escalated, attracting the attention of local officials and onlookers in Pattaya, Thailand.

Mar 13 • 20:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Emergency Services: Emergency Call via Smartphone

A new app-based system in Germany aims to improve emergency response times by notifying trained bystanders during cardiac arrests.

Mar 13 • 11:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Kill him...'

A woman was seen inciting two young men to fight in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, causing a chaotic scene in a busy intersection.

Mar 13 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Sauna swept away by the Neris River in the center of Vilnius will be protected from curious onlookers

A sauna that drifted into the Neris River in Vilnius is now secured to prevent curious bystanders from approaching it.

Mar 12 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man robs funeral home and is restrained by bystanders after employee runs after him and shouts for help

A 38-year-old man was apprehended by bystanders after robbing a funeral home in Montes Claros, Brazil, while pretending to be armed.

Mar 11 • 15:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Kopli Drama: Ex-girlfriend's partner terrorizes Tallinn woman: attacks and robs, yet no one helps

A woman in Tallinn reveals her ongoing ordeal of harassment and robbery by her ex-girlfriend's partner, highlighting a troubling lack of assistance from bystanders.

Mar 9 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is beaten by bystanders after robbing a woman and pushing her to the ground in Montes Claros

A man was beaten by bystanders in Montes Claros, Brazil, after he assaulted a woman and pushed her to the ground while trying to steal her belongings.

Mar 9 • 19:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Moment Glasgow heroes run towards vape shop fire before 'massive explosion'

Brave bystanders attempted to extinguish a fire at a vape shop in Glasgow before a significant explosion occurred.

Mar 9 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My daughter was attacked by schoolkids near Zara - staff just stood and watched'

A mother reported that her daughter was attacked by a group of schoolchildren outside a Zara store in Bristol, while bystanders and store staff did not intervene.

Mar 8 • 17:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

During a conflict on the street in Švenčionys, a man frightened bystanders with a gun

A man was reported to have brandished a gun during a street altercation in Švenčionys, Lithuania, but no injuries occurred.

Mar 8 • 06:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: A car caught fire in a shopping center parking lot in Tallinn

A car caught fire in the parking lot of Lasnamäe Centrum in Tallinn, prompting a quick response from bystanders and firefighters.

Mar 6 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who assaulted partner in public street in Estância has arrest warrant issued

A man in Estância, Brazil, faces an arrest warrant following a public assault on his partner that was recorded by bystanders.

Mar 6 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A dark figure on the road stopped - Onni turned on the hazard lights: "Funny situation"

A driver encountered a strange situation on the road involving a dark figure, prompting multiple bystanders to stop and assess the situation.

Mar 6 • 03:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The video of the miraculous rescue of a baby who fell from the tenth-floor window: they caught him with a coat

An 18-month-old baby fell from a tenth-floor window in St. Petersburg, Russia, but was miraculously caught by bystanders using a coat.

Mar 5 • 13:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Big police operation in Saarijärvi - Several injured in violent incident

A targeted police operation in a private residence in Saarijärvi, Finland, has resulted in several injuries related to a violent incident without posing danger to bystanders.

Mar 4 • 19:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Don’t Be Afraid to Take Off the Bra. Fear of Touching Hinders the Rescue of Women

The article discusses how fears surrounding the act of resuscitating women, particularly concerns about touching, significantly affect the willingness of bystanders to provide necessary aid in life-threatening situations.

Mar 4 • 16:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The ATV burned in Kajaani

An ATV caught fire in Kajaani, Finland, on Monday evening, drawing the attention of bystanders and local fire services.

Mar 2 • 19:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

"People want to take all the money": the video of the disturbances and water jets following the crash of a plane transporting cash in Bolivia

A military Hercules plane crashed near El Alto airport in Bolivia, resulting in at least 20 fatalities, as bystanders initially tried to help but then turned to looting cash that spilled from the wreckage.

Feb 28 • 16:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Toddler fell from a window in Russia – Miracle rescue

A toddler in Saint Petersburg, Russia survived a fall of 33.5 meters, thanks to the quick actions of local bystanders who caught him with a jacket.

Feb 27 • 20:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Woman Throws 5-Year-Old Daughter into Yamuna, Attempts to Jump in Herself, Then...

A tragic incident in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, involves a woman who threw her 5-year-old daughter into the Yamuna River following family strife and attempted to jump in herself before being stopped by bystanders.

Feb 27 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A large dog attacked bystanders in Raisio – the court fined the owner who was surprised by the animal's behavior

A Finnish court has fined a dog owner after his unleashed dog attacked three bystanders in Raisio, causing serious injuries to two of the victims.

Feb 27 • 08:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Third Rhode Island hockey rink shooting victim dies and is identified

A third victim, Gerald Dorgan, has died following a tragic shooting incident at a Rhode Island hockey rink.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver loses control, rolls car and falls into channel on the coast of SP; VIDEO

A driver lost control and rolled their car into a channel in Praia Grande, São Paulo, but was rescued by bystanders.

Feb 23 • 19:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Würzburg: Knife Attacker Assaults Three Men at the Main Train Station

A man attacked three strangers with a knife at the Würzburg main train station, injuring them slightly before being subdued by bystanders.

Feb 23 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows motorcycle riders shooting at a young man in front of a pizzeria on the coast of SP; WATCH

A surveillance camera captured the moment two assailants on motorcycles shot at a young man outside a pizzeria in São Vicente, Brazil, resulting in his death and injuries to two other bystanders.

Feb 23 • 08:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man stabs ex-girlfriend at bus terminal, is beaten and arrested in Manaus

A man was arrested after stabbing his ex-girlfriend at a bus terminal in Manaus, Brazil, following a dispute over their ended relationship.

Feb 21 • 23:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi: Innocent Child Dies in Collision with Santro Car, Bystanders Just Watched Instead of Helping

A tragic car accident in Janakpuri, West Delhi, leads to the death of a young girl while bystanders failed to intervene.

Feb 20 • 03:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Romanian man attempted to abduct a one-year-old girl in an Italian supermarket. The drama was captured on camera.

A Romanian man tried to abduct a one-year-old girl from her mother in an Italian supermarket, but bystanders intervened and detained him until the police arrived.

Feb 18 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Police Success: Large Graffiti on the Subway - Four Sprayers Caught

Four suspects were arrested after being caught spray painting a subway train, thanks to vigilant bystanders who reported their actions.

Feb 18 • 12:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People Tried to Stop... Woman Jumped into River in Tears, Died in Hospital

A tragic incident occurred in Sambalpur, Odisha, where a woman jumped into a river from a bridge and later died in the hospital despite attempts by bystanders to save her.

Feb 18 • 09:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Attempt to kidnap a child in the supermarket, a 45-year-old Ghanaian arrested. 'He was drunk'

A 45-year-old Ghanaian man attempted to kidnap a 5-year-old boy in a supermarket in Caivano, Italy, while visibly intoxicated, but was arrested after being intercepted by bystanders.

Feb 18 • 07:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Attempted abduction of a child in a supermarket in Caivano, arrested by the carabinieri

A 45-year-old Ghanaian man attempted to abduct a five-year-old child from a supermarket in Caivano, Italy, but was apprehended after being chased away by bystanders.

Feb 18 • 07:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I thought I was going to die,' says woman who abandoned her car and clung to a pole to avoid being swept away by floodwaters in Greater São Paulo

A woman in Greater São Paulo recounted her near-death experience after she abandoned her car and clung to a pole during a severe rainstorm.

Feb 17 • 11:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Young man climbs high-tension tower, Video

A young man in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh climbed a high-tension electricity tower out of anger due to his wife’s departure not taking place, prompting bystanders to record and share the incident on social media.

Feb 16 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Shocking Scene: Homeless Man Tried to Snatch a Minor from Mother's Arms

A homeless man attempted to abduct a young girl from her mother in a shopping center in Lithuania, leading to his arrest after intervention from bystanders and security personnel.

Feb 16 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Attempt to abduct a child outside a supermarket: arrested Romani

In a shocking incident in Bergamo, a homeless man attempted to abduct a one-and-a-half-year-old girl from her mother outside a supermarket, resulting in the child's injury and the man's arrest after being subdued by bystanders.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Large industrial hall on fire in Asikkala: 'Let's see how it goes'

A large industrial hall in Asikkala, Finland, is on fire, with firefighting efforts involving 17 units currently underway, posing no danger to bystanders.

Feb 15 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man attacked by bystanders after being mistaken for a suspect in the murder of a psychology student

A man in Itaúna, Brazil, was assaulted by locals mistaking him for the suspect in the murder of psychology student Vanessa Lara de Oliveira Silva, but he is not the perpetrator.

Feb 11 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A youth tried to commit suicide by climbing the tank in Sambhal

A young man attempted suicide after a dispute with his wife in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, but was saved by bystanders and local officials.

Feb 11 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: "Listen, men, sorry!" Police made a mistake while detaining drug dealers at an address

The police in Rakvere mistakenly apprehended two innocent bystanders while executing a drug bust.

Feb 10 • 14:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Teenager Rescued from Ice in Liepāja

A teenager who fell through the ice in Liepāja was successfully rescued by firefighters and bystanders.

Feb 10 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Beaten with a stick after being chased; video of brutality with pet dog goes viral

A distressing incident in Kanpur shows a man viciously attacking his pet dog with a stick, with attempts by bystanders to intervene failing; the video has rapidly gone viral on social media.

Feb 5 • 06:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Motorcyclist falls while stopping to observe an accident in MG

A motorcyclist fell after slowing down to watch an accident involving a cyclist in Governador Valadares, MG, where she lost balance and tumbled over bystanders who were assisting the injured cyclist.

Feb 4 • 20:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The Crime of Those Who Assist the Violent Gang

The article discusses moral and legal responsibilities in the context of rape, using the film 'Sotto Accusa' as a backdrop, where bystanders face scrutiny for their inaction during a brutal assault.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Police Received Videos of the Attack from Passersby

The police reports a brutal assault in Garðabær with three suspects aged 16 and 17, after receiving video evidence from bystanders.

Feb 2 • 12:00 UTC

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