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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Good luck out there': Youth hubs forced to turn away vulnerable people

Youth homelessness hubs in Perth and Mandurah are facing increased demand while being forced to turn vulnerable young people away due to funding shortages.

Mar 22 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How councils coerce homeless people into eviction

A Supreme Court case exposes how councils in Queensland use intimidation tactics to forcibly evict homeless individuals from public land.

Mar 22 • 19:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I've been ordered to demolish £180k extension - council will make me homeless'

Suzie Cavadino faces homelessness after being ordered by West Lancashire Council to demolish her £180,000 home extension, which was built without proper planning permission.

Mar 22 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'If my children did it, they will have to pay,' says mother who reported assault on homeless man

A mother in Brazil reported her sons for assaulting a homeless man and insists they should face consequences for their actions.

Mar 22 • 13:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Newsom announces that the number of homeless people has decreased by 9%

California reported a 9% decrease in homelessness, prompting both hope and skepticism as Governor Newsom announces new funding for shelters and services.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Authorities deepening poverty: intelligence agency reports rise in number of homeless children in Russia

A report from Ukraine's intelligence agency reveals a concerning increase in the number of homeless children in Russia, attributed to socio-economic difficulties despite government claims of reduced poverty.

Mar 22 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Judd Trump declares he's homeless after quitting UK - 'I don't really think I can go back'

Snooker star Judd Trump has stated that he is currently homeless after leaving the UK, and is now living in hotels while searching for a new permanent home amidst regional conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 22 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Photos show before and after of Canadian found with the help of AI and buried as an indigent in Brazil

Photos illustrate the journey of Canadian Karl Van Roon, who was missing for four years and was located by his family using artificial intelligence, highlighting his life as a homeless individual in Brazil before his passing.

Mar 22 • 09:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Homeless man beaten by four youths in Salvador; mother of two suspects reported the crime

A homeless man was brutally beaten by four young individuals in Salvador, Brazil, prompting the mother of two of the suspects to report the crime and call for justice.

Mar 21 • 23:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Everything that Māra wanted is warmth and a roof over her head. Now she does not have to fight for survival.

Māra, once homeless and living in a shed, has finally found stability and warmth in a government-provided apartment in Rūjiena, Latvia.

Mar 21 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Homeless man arrested after setting another resident on fire in the interior of SP

A homeless man has been arrested after setting another man on fire in Mogi Mirim, Brazil, leaving the victim in critical condition.

Mar 21 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how AI was used to find a Canadian who was buried as a homeless person in Brazil

A Canadian family used artificial intelligence to locate a relative who had been missing for four years, only to discover he had died shortly after a news report featured him as a homeless individual in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 09:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: homeless man throws bag of feces at pedestrian during argument in Cariacica

A homeless man in Cariacica throws a bag of feces at a pedestrian during a heated argument captured on video.

Mar 20 • 20:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tragedy at the Acquedotti Park: Roof of a Hut Collapses, One Man Dead

A tragic incident at Acquedotti Park saw the collapse of a hut roof, resulting in the death of a man and a woman, raising concerns about the safety of similar structures.

Mar 20 • 09:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Home, on the Street

The article describes a man living on the streets of Barra de Tijuca, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing the stark contrast between his homelessness and the affluent environment.

Mar 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Canadian found with the help of AI lived on the streets in Brazil and was buried as an indigent

A Canadian named Karl Van Roon was found living as a homeless person in Brazil, having disappeared for four years, and died from a pulmonary embolism before his identity was confirmed.

Mar 20 • 08:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

For decades, a priest has been providing food for the homeless, now faces a fine of over 10 million

A priest in Czechia who has dedicated decades to feeding the homeless now faces a significant fine exceeding 10 million crowns.

Mar 20 • 04:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fight among homeless residents ends with couple arrested and man stabbed in the chest in the interior of SP

A couple living on the streets was arrested after stabbing another homeless man in Iguape, São Paulo.

Mar 20 • 00:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt vows ‘zero encampments’ of homeless, no fentanyl on streets

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has proposed a strict plan to eliminate homeless encampments and combat drug use, promising a zero-tolerance approach towards fentanyl on the streets.

Mar 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sean Hughes' family speak out after comedian's £4m estate goes to charity after death

The family of comedian Sean Hughes expresses pride as his £4 million estate goes to homeless charity Shelter, following a 10-year legal battle over his will.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Architecture for the Homeless: Shelter with Dignity

The article discusses a unique shelter in Innsbruck, designed to provide homeless individuals with a dignified place to stay, reflecting on their needs and rights while addressing the broader issue of homelessness in Germany.

Mar 19 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince William makes sweet promise to girl during surprise outing for poignant cause

Prince William visited Bournemouth Pier to promote his homelessness initiative and interact with local children, making a memorable promise to one in particular.

Mar 19 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS serves homeless people during a campaign in Boa Vista

The INSS is providing services to homeless individuals in Boa Vista, Brazil, as part of a campaign focused on improving access to social rights.

Mar 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A three-year sentence and probation for the mistreatment of homeless people in a shopping mall in Prague

A court in Prague sentenced a perpetrator to three years imprisonment and probation for mistreating homeless individuals in a shopping mall.

Mar 19 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Homeless man shot dead in the East Zone of Teresina

A homeless man was shot and killed in the East Zone of Teresina, Brazil, with police confirming the victim's death at the crime scene.

Mar 19 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family finds Canadian in Brazil with the help of AI and discovers he has died

A Canadian family used artificial intelligence to locate a missing relative in Brazil, only to learn he had died the day after a newspaper article identified him as homeless.

Mar 19 • 08:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Children from a Tent on the Edge of Prague Were Sent Hundreds of Kilometers Away from Their Mother. The Woman Describes How She Wants to Get Them Back

A 53-year-old woman describes her efforts to regain custody of her two daughters after they were taken by authorities while living in a tent near Prague.

Mar 19 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Dati and Chikirou, 'two Arabs who know each other'? : Grégoire harshly criticized by his competitors during the municipal debate in Paris

The Paris municipal debate featured candidates Rachida Dati and Sophia Chikirou criticizing Emmanuel Grégoire for his previous comments, resulting in a contentious exchange on homelessness.

Mar 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows

New York City's spending on unsheltered homelessness has significantly increased, surpassing the median household income while the homeless population continues to rise.

Mar 18 • 17:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Homeless man charged with attacking San Francisco mayor’s security detail arrested again days after release

A homeless man previously charged with attacking the security detail for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has been arrested again shortly after his release from jail for violating a stay-away order.

Mar 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

California’s new ‘war on drugs’: thousands arrested, few get treatment, data shows

California's aggressive drug possession policies lead to mass arrests but fail to provide adequate treatment for those arrested.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three homeless men identified as drug traffickers are arrested in Angra dos Reis

Three homeless men accused of being street-level drug dealers were arrested in Angra dos Reis, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Comedy legend's £4million fortune goes to charity after 10-year battle over will

TV comedian Sean Hughes's estate worth £4 million has been awarded to the charity Shelter after a lengthy legal dispute over his will.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Unique Experiment on the Outskirts of Prague: The Documentary Homeless Blues Seeks Answers to How Hard It Is for Homeless People to Rise from the Bottom and Start Again

The documentary 'Homeless Blues' highlights a social project in Prague that aids the homeless by providing shelter and work, challenging societal views on homelessness and support.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing homeless man with iron bar should go to trial in Acre

João Batista da Silva, 69, has been indicted for the murder of Marcelo da Silva de Alencar, a homeless man, in Rio Branco, Acre.

Mar 17 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to 8 years for setting fire to and killing a homeless person in São José dos Campos

A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for setting fire to and killing a homeless person in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 21:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Definition of homelessness promised to be strengthened by the end of next year

Latvia's Ministry of Welfare plans to solidify the definition of homelessness in legislation and develop proposals for its reduction by the end of 2027.

Mar 17 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect arrested for stabbing a homeless man in Pereiras

A man was arrested in Pereiras, Brazil, for stabbing a homeless man during a dispute while both were drinking alcohol together.

Mar 17 • 19:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eliel, 31, lived in a valuable area of Helsinki in an apartment feared by neighbors - ultimately he ended up on the street with only a durable bag in hand

Eliel, a 31-year-old man, faced housing instability in Helsinki, eventually becoming homeless after his apartment became a hub for drug use and disturbances.

Mar 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The guards responsible for the death of an intoxicated homeless man in Brno face five years in prison

Guards in Brno are facing potential imprisonment following the death of a homeless man reportedly due to their actions during an incident.

Mar 17 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of stealing over 40 crucifixes from cemetery and selling them for R$ 40 is arrested in Teresina

A man known as 'Cabeludo' was arrested in Teresina for stealing crucifixes from a cemetery, attempting to sell them for profit.

Mar 17 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Teen who survived cancer fulfilled his wish to help others: This is the inspiring story of Jude Baker

Jude Baker, a 14-year-old cancer survivor, chose to use his Make-A-Wish wish to help the homeless instead of indulging in personal luxury or travel.

Mar 17 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman arrested suspected of killing homeless man in MT

A 28-year-old businessman has been arrested in Brazil, suspected of fatally shooting a homeless man outside his store in Rondonópolis during a police operation.

Mar 17 • 00:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Preventable cold-related deaths take toll on Ontario’s homeless population, hospital staff

Doctors and staff at a Toronto hospital are grappling with the preventable cold-related deaths among the city's homeless population, reflecting on the human impact of these tragedies.

Mar 16 • 18:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

More homeless in Norway - a doubling in some places

The number of homeless households in Norway has substantially increased, with reports indicating a doubling in cities like Oslo and Bergen, prompting calls for governmental action.

Mar 16 • 09:26 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Record number of homeless people in Norway – over 1000 children without a home

A new report reveals that over 1000 children in Norway are homeless, with the total number of households lacking a stable home exceeding 7357 last year.

Mar 16 • 08:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

After experiencing youth homelessness, Sully wants to help others

Sully, a former youth homeless individual, advocates for increased government support to tackle youth homelessness in Western Australia, given the insufficient crisis accommodation.

Mar 16 • 06:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cancer-stricken WA elder died couch surfing while waiting for house, family says

An Indigenous elder in Western Australia died after years of homelessness while waiting for public housing, according to his family.

Mar 15 • 22:02 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Hollywood's Dark Side

The Oscars in Hollywood illuminate issues of homelessness as the city faces a dire crisis with over 70,000 people affected.

Mar 15 • 17:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Well, I can hardly bear it. We have worked hard for this"

A significant reform to assist the most vulnerable and homeless individuals in Denmark was not passed before the parliamentary elections, with party leaders acknowledging the government's shortcomings in support.

Mar 15 • 13:10 UTC

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