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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man stabs partner during argument and victim manages to get help from police patrol in MT

A 42-year-old woman in Brazil was stabbed by her partner during a domestic dispute but sought help from a police patrol that was nearby.

Mar 22 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? Victim signals universal distress, boyfriend is arrested, train derails, and driver fired for complaining on WhatsApp

A 34-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend signaled for help using a universal distress gesture at work, prompting intervention from a colleague and the police.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Cats with Wild Genes Help Explain the Origin of the Species

The article discusses the intriguing insights into domestic cats' evolution provided by the book 'The Age of Cats' by Jonathan Losos, highlighting how certain breeds have emerged from crossbreeding with wild species.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim who signaled for help and aggressive boyfriend worked at the same place in Uberlândia

A 31-year-old woman in Uberlândia used the universal sign of distress to report domestic violence from her boyfriend, who subsequently was arrested for his actions.

Mar 21 • 08:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District of Freising: Help for Domestic Violence Remains Secured

Freising district has secured continued funding for its women's shelter and counseling services for victims of domestic and sexual violence amid upcoming changes in state responsibility.

Mar 20 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who made universal sign of help in MG has cuts and marks from thrown objects, says delegate

A 31-year-old woman in Uberlândia, Brazil, was assaulted by her partner, suffering various injuries, and made a universal sign for help, leading to his arrest.

Mar 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who asked for help on social media was assaulted by psychiatrist for two consecutive days in MG

A 43-year-old woman was assaulted by her psychiatrist husband for two days in Divinópolis, Brazil, before managing to call for help through social media.

Mar 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Before calling for help for his shot wife, Lieutenant Colonel made at least 8 calls; see who he spoke to

Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto made multiple calls prior to seeking help for his wife, who was found shot, as detailed in a police report following the investigation of the incident.

Mar 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim makes universal sign of help and boyfriend is arrested for domestic violence in club in Uberlândia

A man in Uberlândia was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend signaled for help at their workplace.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman beaten by psychiatrist called for help on social media while locking herself with her 2-year-old daughter in the bathroom in MG

A 43-year-old woman, who was beaten by her husband and psychiatrist in Divinópolis, Brazil, sought help via social media while locked in a bathroom with her daughter, leading to the husband's arrest.

Mar 19 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and assaults after partner asked neighbors for help with notes

A man was arrested for domestic violence and false imprisonment in Natal, Brazil, after his partner sent notes to neighbors asking for help.

Mar 18 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Psychiatrist Attacks Wife and is Arrested in Divinópolis

A 44-year-old psychiatrist has been arrested for assaulting his wife in Divinópolis, Brazil, after she sought help through social media.

Mar 18 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Husband who buried ex-wife in garden with help of aunt after stabbing jailed

Alireza Askari has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for the murder of his ex-wife, Paria Veisi, whose body was found buried in his garden following his admission of guilt.

Mar 13 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Does your relationship show signs of violence? Take a test to know if you are in an abusive relationship

The article discusses the alarming rise in feminicide cases in Brazil and introduces a test designed to help women recognize signs of abuse in their relationships.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man buries ex-wife in garden with help of aunt after stabbing her to death

Alireza Askari admitted to murdering his ex-wife and burying her in their garden with the assistance of his aunt after she had recently separated from him.

Mar 12 • 16:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'My husband has relations with my own sister in front of me...', woman pleads for help

During a public hearing organized by the National Commission for Women in Bhopal, a woman made a desperate plea for help, alleging that her husband has an affair with her biological sister.

Mar 12 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

13-year-old girl seeks help for friend and reports abuse by stepfather at home in MG

A 13-year-old girl reported sexual abuse by her 46-year-old stepfather, prompting a police investigation and measures for her protection.

Mar 12 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man sentenced after woman reports abuse in note to son's school in Cruzeiro (SP)

A man in Cruzeiro, Brazil, was sentenced to two years in prison following domestic abuse allegations after his wife requested help via a note delivered by their son to school.

Mar 11 • 20:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos begins first online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, counsellors

The Lagos State Government has initiated an online pre-marital counselling course aimed at equipping religious leaders with tools to help couples build healthier marriages.

Mar 11 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

AUDIO: teenager calls 190 after mother asks for help; stepfather arrested in the act for domestic violence

A 29-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence in Sao Paulo after his 14-year-old stepdaughter called the police following a request for help from her mother.

Mar 10 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A history of violence and a threat that went unheard: a man entered his ex's house and killed her in front of her three minor children

A woman was killed by her ex-partner in La Rioja, Argentina, in front of her three young children who fled to seek help from neighbors.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI will help healthcare professionals identify domestic violence victims in Recife

An AI tool named "ClarIA" is being introduced to assist healthcare professionals in Recife in identifying potential domestic violence victims during consultations.

Mar 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Violence Against Women: Know How to Identify the Types of Aggression and How to Report It

The article discusses various forms of violence against women, highlighting the importance of recognizing signs and knowing how to seek help under Brazilian law.

Mar 9 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Back my call for domestic abuse law change to help women escape vile abusers'

Labour MP Ruth Jones is urging the government to support Ruby's Law, which seeks to enhance domestic abuse laws by recognizing pet abuse as a form of coercion.

Mar 9 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Engineer is assaulted by husband and sends message to doorman to call the police in Vila Velha

A 36-year-old engineer was assaulted by her husband in their apartment in Vila Velha, Brazil, and managed to send a message to the doorman for help, resulting in her husband's arrest.

Mar 9 • 14:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A man arrested for holding his ex-wife captive, who called for help by throwing a note out the window

A man in Barcelona has been arrested after allegedly holding his ex-wife captive for two weeks, with her rescue initiated by her current partner who received a note she threw from the window seeking help.

Mar 6 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Woman freed after being locked up for two weeks by her ex-partner in an apartment in Barcelona

A woman was rescued after being held captive by her ex-partner for two weeks in Barcelona, having reached out for help by throwing a note from the window.

Mar 6 • 11:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Small and pitiful Orbán." Zelensky's sharp attack may help the Hungarian prime minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán could paradoxically bolster Orbán's domestic support.

Mar 6 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ugly numbers released - Domestic violence at record levels

Domestic violence cases in Finland have surged to record levels, with nearly 12,000 individuals seeking help in the past year according to the ETKL.

Mar 5 • 18:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Help for domestic violence is sought more than ever – also the Seinäjoki shelter is often full

The number of individuals seeking help for domestic violence in Finland has reached record levels, with Seinäjoki shelter seeing a significant increase in clientele and occupancy.

Mar 5 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows children calling for help after firefighter attacks family with a hammer in MS

A shocking incident in Ponta Porã, Brazil, involved a firefighter attacking his wife and children with a hammer, captured on a security camera as the children sought help from neighbors.

Mar 4 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman asks for help from ex-husband after being attacked by current boyfriend in Jundiaí

A woman in Jundiaí requested assistance from her ex-husband to escape domestic violence from her current boyfriend, resulting in the boyfriend's arrest.

Mar 4 • 18:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Violence, one in six is not autonomous

In Milan, the number of women seeking help from anti-violence centers has doubled over the past seven years, highlighting a significant societal response to domestic violence.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Marko Kass: An Estonian Man Needs Help

Marko Kass emphasizes the need for support programs for violent men, highlighting the importance of personal responsibility and the persistent issue of domestic violence in Estonia during holidays.

Mar 1 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accused of paying for a spell and hearing a proposal to kill her ex-husband's current partner is judged this Friday in SC

A woman in Brazil is on trial for her involvement in the attempted murder of her ex-husband's current partner after seeking a fortune teller's help for reconciliation.

Feb 27 • 11:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Maid Conducts Fake ED Raid at Owners' House, Steals Millions

A domestic help orchestrated a fake raid at the house of her employers in New Friends Colony, Delhi, leading to significant theft.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Høiby in tears: Mom and Haakon tried to help

Marius Borg Høiby broke down in tears during his ongoing trial, defending his mother's and his stepbrother's efforts to support him amid accusations of domestic violence from his ex-partner.

Feb 25 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Former partner appeals to Mette-Marit and Haakon on behalf of Høiby: Don't you see that he needs help?

The court proceedings involving Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, continued with testimonies from his ex-partner, Nora Haukland, who accused him of domestic violence.

Feb 24 • 13:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Høiby’s ex: Asked the Crown Prince Couple to Help Marius

In a courtroom session, Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was recorded verbally abusing his ex-girlfriend, Nora Haukland, who testified about physical abuse during their relationship.

Feb 24 • 12:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Women who reached out to Babiš: Urgently asking for help for suffering children

Monika Růt and Kateřina Horsinková urge for urgent changes to child custody laws in the Czech Republic due to detrimental impacts on children in domestic violence situations.

Feb 23 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Dad, come get me': Police officer found dead with a gunshot wound to the head asked relatives for help days before dying

A Brazilian police officer, Gisele Santana, reached out to her family for help before being found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, leading to suspicions of foul play.

Feb 23 • 10:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cats May Help in Treating Cancer in Humans

An international team of researchers has found genetic similarities between cancers in domestic cats and humans, which could enhance our understanding of tumor biology and treatment approaches.

Feb 20 • 10:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I got married of my own accord, if harassed I will commit suicide', VIDEO GOES VIRAL

'I got married of my own accord, if harassed I will commit suicide' - a 20-year-old woman from Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, insists on the legitimacy of her marriage as she appeals for help against harassment from her family and police.

Feb 19 • 11:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Police suspect: Man held a woman in his apartment in Kerava against her will - victim was able to call for help from the store

Finnish police are investigating a suspected severe deprivation of liberty involving a man who allegedly held a woman against her will in his apartment in Kerava for about a day.

Feb 19 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman who took in homeless man woke up covered in boiling sugar water

A woman's attempt to help a homeless man ended in a horrifying attack when he poured boiling sugar water over her while she slept.

Feb 19 • 08:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sierra Leone's Harsh New Laws to Protect Women and Girls Are Causing Harm in the Wrong Places

New laws in Sierra Leone aimed at protecting women and girls from violence are inadvertently harming the very communities they are meant to help, particularly among the poor.

Feb 18 • 04:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman makes 'signal' as a request for help and is rescued from domestic violence in MS

A woman in Sidrolândia, Brazil, was rescued from domestic violence after signaling for help using a universal gesture recognized by law enforcement.

Feb 17 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman Victim of Attempted Feminicide Asked for Help from Police Before Being Beaten in Elevator

A 26-year-old woman, who was assaulted by 32-year-old Jonas de Oliveira in the elevator of a building in São Vicente, Brazil, had previously contacted the police for assistance before the assault began.

Feb 14 • 09:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman calls for help through ride-sharing app after being held captive by ex in Ipatinga

A woman in Ipatinga, Brazil, used a ride-sharing app to escape from her ex-partner, who had threatened her with a knife and held her against her will.

Feb 13 • 18:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

A father made a shocking discovery at home – The rapist boy had locked a woman in the basement

A woman was kidnapped and assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, who locked her in a basement for two days before she escaped with the help of a passerby.

Feb 12 • 20:19 UTC

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