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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wheelchair user thrown from building by man in psychotic episode was para-athlete from MS and buried as a homeless person: 'Family without answers,' says cousin

A para-athlete from Mato Grosso do Sul, Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, was tragically thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, by a man who was experiencing a psychotic episode, and was later buried as a homeless person, leaving his family searching for answers.

Feb 28 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Homeless Man and the Merchant, Those Broken Lives Among the Wreckage of the 9

The article reports on the tragic accident that led to the death of Ferdinando Favia, a street vendor, after being thrown from a tram in Milan.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes flooding, collapses walls of houses and leaves families homeless in the extreme south of PI; see damage by city

Heavy rainfall in the extreme south of Piauí, Brazil, has led to flooding, collapsing walls of houses, and leaving several families homeless across at least five cities.

Feb 27 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm hits Cataguases and leaves hundreds of families homeless; one missing in the city

Heavy rain in Cataguases, Brazil, has caused severe damage, displacing hundreds of families and leaving one person missing.

Feb 27 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Homeless woman stabbed in cemetery in PI; suspect arrested trying to flee

A homeless woman was stabbed in a cemetery in Parnaíba, Piauí, with a suspect arrested while attempting to escape.

Feb 27 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Manila fire horror as 300 homes burn after man 'catches wife with her lover'

A jealous man in Manila set fire to hundreds of homes after reportedly catching his wife with another man, leaving many homeless and causing significant damage.

Feb 27 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Storm leaves 400 homeless and triggers sirens in Angra dos Reis (RJ)

A heavy storm in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, has left 392 people homeless and triggered evacuation alerts across numerous neighborhoods due to excessive rainfall.

Feb 27 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kelvin Fletcher and wife face farm devastation 'we would have been homeless again'

Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz confront potential homelessness again due to storm damage in the latest episode of their show, Fletcher's Family Farm.

Feb 27 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys three houses in Pedreira, Belém

A fire in the Pedreira neighborhood of Belém destroyed three houses, leaving several families homeless, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Feb 27 • 11:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Egyptian, irregular migrant and homeless: who is the serial robber of elderly women caught by the police

A 26-year-old Egyptian man was arrested in Milan for allegedly being a serial robber targeting elderly women.

Feb 27 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Scandals and a campaign among the homeless: Rachida Dati, the most controversial and resilient candidate for the mayoralty of Paris

Rachida Dati has stepped down from her role as Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayor of Paris, engaging directly with homeless individuals to highlight her commitment to their issues.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall inaugurates new night shelter for homeless population in Belém

The City Hall of Belém has inaugurated a new night shelter aimed at accommodating the homeless population.

Feb 27 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Homeless resident accused of using dogs to attack pedestrians is arrested after confusion in Tijuca

A homeless man in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, was arrested for allegedly using dogs to attack pedestrians, leading to a chaotic scene that resulted in multiple detentions and the rescue of the dogs.

Feb 26 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I'll pull you from here': security volunteers surround a homeless man in Florianópolis and the case reaches the Public Ministry; VIDEO

Volunteers from a community safety program in Florianópolis surrounded a homeless man, leading to denunciations and an investigation by the Public Ministry.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal sets fire to man in Vitória de Santo Antão

A man suffered serious burns after a criminal set fire to him in Vitória de Santo Antão, Brazil, with the perpetrator being known as a homeless person.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-nonprofit boss allegedly swiped $1.2M meant for homeless programs to fund lavish lifestyle, DA says

The former head of a San Francisco nonprofit is accused of misappropriating over $1.2 million intended for homeless programs.

Feb 26 • 18:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Boskovice Reuse Center Returns Items and Lives Back to Life. It Helps the Homeless with Its Profits

The Boskovice Reuse Center focuses on repurposing items while providing support for homeless individuals through its profits.

Feb 26 • 18:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Murder of Youth Over Dispute of 1500 Rupees in Noida, Body Found in Drain

A homeless man was killed in Noida, India, over a dispute involving a small sum of money.

Feb 26 • 17:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in California: how Gavin Newsom's operation to relocate homeless people went

California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated comprehensive measures to address the homelessness crisis by relocating encampments from public lands through the SAFE Task Force.

Feb 26 • 15:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The former Máj hotel in Ústí is still occupied by the homeless; demolition of the ruin is not in sight

The abandoned Máj hotel in Ústí is currently occupied by homeless individuals, and plans for its demolition remain uncertain.

Feb 26 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and leaves family homeless in Canindé de São Francisco

Heavy rainfall in Canindé de São Francisco has led to significant flooding and left at least one family homeless.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

French Homeless Man Drove a Ferrari, Received Millions in Benefits

A French homeless man was able to drive a Ferrari while reportedly collecting millions in welfare benefits.

Feb 26 • 08:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I felt that I am not alone"... The story of the talk concert for homeless youth

A talk concert for homeless youth in Seoul highlighted their experiences and the need for policy improvements to support their independence.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mamdani names social services chief amid scrutiny over deaths of homeless New Yorkers

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Erin Dalton as commissioner of social services amidst criticism over the city's handling of its homeless population, following the deaths of at least 20 individuals during the cold winter months.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain leaves 10 homeless and interdicts house in Vassouras

Heavy rain in Vassouras, Brazil, has left 10 people homeless and resulted in the temporary restriction of a house after intense rainstorm conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

He shot a homeless person. Sentenced to 12 years for the former councilor: "Voluntary homicide"

Former councilor Massimo Adriatici has been sentenced to 12 years for the voluntary homicide of Younes El Boussettaoui, a homeless man, contrary to the defense's claim of self-defense.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains have left 4,000 dead and 10.5 million homeless in 33 years

Between 1991 and 2024, Brazil has experienced severe rain-related disasters resulting in over 4,000 deaths and 10.5 million displacements, with recent floods causing significant casualties and devastation in the state of Minas Gerais.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Former California charity CEO charged with stealing $1.2m in public funds

The former CEO of a San Francisco charity has been charged with stealing over $1.2 million in public funds intended to support homeless services.

Feb 24 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF rescues homeless man in a risky situation on BR-104 after trip from Rio de Janeiro to Caruaru

A 36-year-old man was rescued by the Federal Highway Police in Caruaru, Brazil, after traveling from Rio de Janeiro in search of relatives, facing vulnerabilities along the way.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zema decrees mourning after tragedy in Juiz de Fora and Ubá; rains leave more than 20 dead and hundreds homeless

Governor Romeu Zema has declared three days of official mourning in Minas Gerais following severe rains that resulted in significant casualties in Juiz de Fora and Ubá.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

At least 20 dead and dozens missing due to extreme rains in southeastern Brazil

Extreme rainfall in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, has led to at least 20 fatalities and over 400 people left homeless, with reports of missing individuals amid flooding and landslides.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PHOTOS: see the destruction caused by the rain in Juiz de Fora, MG

Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, MG has resulted in 14 deaths and left 440 people homeless.

Feb 24 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drone images show Peruíbe underwater after heavy rains; WATCH

Heavy rains in the city of Peruíbe, São Paulo, have flooded streets, suspended classes, and left 198 residents homeless, prompting an emergency declaration.

Feb 23 • 23:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman drowns and 124 are left homeless after storm in São João de Meriti

A woman drowned, and 124 residents were displaced after heavy rains struck São João de Meriti, Brazil, leading to a maximum alert level from local authorities.

Feb 23 • 22:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Homeless mother of seven denied social housing over Centrelink income

A homeless mother in Queensland has been denied social housing due to her income from Centrelink payments being above the state's cut-off limit, which has not changed in 20 years.

Feb 23 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Peruibe declares state of emergency after heavy rains; nearly 200 residents are homeless

Peruibe has declared a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall that has left almost 200 residents homeless.

Feb 23 • 21:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A Nuclear Energy Engineer Homeless on the Streets: A Shocking Story that Shakes Egypt

The story of Egyptian nuclear engineer Layla Ibrahim Hassan, who has been homeless for seven months due to disputes over rent, has sparked widespread outrage and discussion on social media.

Feb 23 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HARSH TIMES ⟩ Detox centers have become secret "winter shelters": the number of people in need of shelter has significantly increased

Estonian detox centers are increasingly serving as hidden winter shelters for the homeless, with a notable rise in the number of individuals seeking refuge from harsh winter conditions.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain leaves people homeless, suspends classes, and blocks roads on the coast of SP

Heavy rains in São Paulo's coastal region have caused flooding, road closures, and the displacement of over 100 people, leading to emergency measures.

Feb 23 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains leave 100 homeless and classes suspended on the coast of SP; shelter is set up

Heavy rain in São Paulo's coastline has displaced 100 residents in Peruíbe, leading to the suspension of classes and the establishment of a shelter in a municipal school.

Feb 23 • 12:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The woman teacher was feeding alcohol and sexually abusing an orphan child!

A female teacher in Florida has been accused of providing alcohol and sexually abusing a homeless student who she took in under the pretense of offering educational assistance.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After 48 hours of rain, Peruíbe has one hundred people homeless

Heavy rainfall in Peruíbe, Brazil, has left at least one hundred people displaced as emergency measures are implemented and schools are closed to ensure safety.

Feb 23 • 10:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Youth shelters can be accessed without guardian consent’ ... Human Rights Commission recommends securing housing rights for 'homeless youths'

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended policy changes to protect the housing rights of 'homeless youths' by allowing them access to youth shelters without the need for guardian consent.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains hit dog shelter and flood streets of Poço Verde

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Poço Verde, affecting local streets and a dog shelter, leaving many animals homeless.

Feb 22 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A 26-year-old man arrested in Girona for a brutal beating of a homeless person, in critical condition

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Girona for allegedly beating a homeless person critically injured, following a report from a neighbor.

Feb 22 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taken by force and struggling

Brazilian capitals are implementing involuntary hospitalization for drug-dependent homeless individuals, with questionable effectiveness according to health professionals.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Shelters do not kick the homeless out into the cold, but many choose to leave themselves

Homeless individuals in Estonia are facing extreme cold as the year 2026 begins, prompting some to seek shelter in shopping centers instead of staying at designated shelters.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Badalona registers the second death of a homeless person in just over a month

A homeless man was found dead in Badalona, marking the second such death reported in just over a month, raising concerns about the city's homeless population.

Feb 21 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO AND PICTURES ⟩ Concert-Service Held for the Underprivileged and Homeless at Oleviste

A concert-service dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was held at Oleviste Church for homeless and underprivileged individuals, attended by President Alar Karis.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The cry of the reader

A homeless man in Ecuador, deeply engrossed in reading and drawing, reflects a paradox of education and suffering.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC

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