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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in approximately 2500 deaths in 24 days, with significant engagements in Iran and Lebanon, sparking a global crisis.

The Kremlin expressed concerns over the implications of recent killings of Iranian leaders in a US-Israeli operation, wishing for such acts not to become common practice.

President Bola Tinubu expresses condolences for recent killings in Maiduguri while pledging to enhance security, but critics highlight a persistent lack of effective strategy in addressing ongoing violence.

A penitentiary agent was convicted of the murders of a PCC leader and member, which were related to a sequence of revenge killings.

Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, asserts that the recent killings of high-ranking officials will not destabilize the ayatollah regime in a new message given on Nowruz.

The article discusses Israel's strategy of targeting Iranian leaders and the potential implications of such actions as analyzed by experts.

Chris Watts, who murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters, described the premeditated killings in distressing letters from prison.

The mother of a Nottingham attack victim expressed feeling 'validated' by police believing the killings were murder, revealing ongoing concerns about the handling of the case by authorities.

Israeli officials claimed responsibility for the assassination of Ali Larijani, a key Iranian leader, emphasizing their strategy of targeted killings to destabilize Iran.

Iran continues to experience targeted killings, with a recent raid suspected to have struck Minister of Information and National Security, Esmail Khatib, amid confirmation issues.

Colombian authorities are investigating Zulma Guzmán, accused of poisoning two girls, for potential links to other similar cases, suggesting a pattern of serial killings.

A former first officer is accused of murdering a civilian airline captain and claims to have planned the killings for three years, targeting a total of four individuals.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on Iranians to celebrate their traditional New Year festival in the streets while reports indicate that Israeli officials warn of potential mass killings should anti-government protests arise in Iran.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan starts a regional tour to discuss ways to end the ongoing war in the Middle East, criticizing Israel's assassinations of Iranian leaders.

In Nigeria's Plateau State, an armed attack has resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals, including security personnel and civilians.

UK MPs are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the issue of Christian killings in Nigeria with President Bola Tinubu during his upcoming state visit.

A 16-year-old Swedish boy, dubbed the 'Godfather' and 'Mr. Killer,' has been sentenced to an unprecedented term for orchestrating contract killings involving minors.

A study reveals that one in five female homicides in the UK last year involved sons as suspects, with a record number of matricides being acknowledged in an event at Parliament.

A new report highlights accusations against Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for committing starvation crimes in Darfur, particularly by destroying farms before mass killings in 2025.

An international group of experts has accused Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's government of committing crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and forced disappearances under a state of emergency since March 2022.

Saskatchewan's government will issue depredation permits for farmers to kill elk causing significant damage due to overpopulation.

A UN official expresses serious concerns over escalating human rights violations in South Sudan, with particular emphasis on recent civilian killings and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

The article reports on the killings of two women in Praia Grande, São Paulo, within a day, highlighting the surge in femicides during the International Women’s Day weekend.

The article discusses Israel's systematic targeting of Iranian commanders in Lebanon who are assisting Hezbollah, highlighting the potential escalation of regional conflict.

The U.S. recently conducted a military strike in the Pacific, targeting a ship linked to drug trafficking operations, resulting in the deaths of six suspected drug dealers amid criticisms of possible extrajudicial killings.

Authorities have charged Ivan Miller with aggravated murder for the killings of three women in Utah, including two hikers and a woman found in her home.

The article discusses the normalization of targeted killings in modern warfare, exemplified by the U.S.'s approach under President Trump.

At least 12 people were killed in a herders’ attack on communities in Benue State, Nigeria, prompting condemnation from the governor.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has assured the residents of Ngoshe that efforts are ongoing to rescue those abducted by Boko Haram insurgents who attacked the community.

The Ebonyi State Government in Nigeria has ordered the demolition of shrines in Amasiri due to their alleged involvement in violent conflicts that resulted in multiple deaths.

Kristi Noem's leadership as Homeland Security Secretary has been marred by controversies related to deportations and public claims about U.S. citizens' involvement in terrorism.

Iranian activist Masih Alinejad criticized Kamala Harris for her silence on previous killings in Iran while she speaks out against military action now.

Two men, a lawyer and a public servant, were shot dead in Caarapó, Brazil, on Sunday night amid ongoing police investigations into the motive behind their killings.

A 20-year-old Venezuelan man surrendered to police in Carabanchel, Spain, after confessing to strangling a 30-year-old woman whom he claimed was his landlord.

The International Criminal Court is conducting hearings to determine if former Philippine President Duterte will face trial for allegedly ordering the killings of civilians during his controversial war on drugs.

New autopsy reports in the Bryan Kohberger case suggest a deeper understanding of the tragic killings that shocked the university community in Idaho.

Civilian killings in Sudan have more than doubled in 2025, prompting warnings from the UN about the escalating humanitarian crisis.

Danny Rolling, the murderer who inspired the 'Scream' franchise, committed brutal killings of five college students in Florida in 1990.

Authorities discovered two mass graves containing at least 171 bodies in eastern Congo, linked to killings by the M23 rebel group.

In 2025, a record 129 journalists were killed globally, with two-thirds of those fatalities linked to Israeli actions, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists reveals that Israel was implicated in a significant number of journalist deaths in 2025, primarily during the Gaza conflict.

Youths in Kwara North are protesting against persistent killings and bandit attacks in their communities, urging immediate government action.

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an investigation into road blockades and killings of travellers in Plateau State following recent violent incidents.

Amnesty International reports that a police unit in Imo State, Nigeria, known as 'Tiger Base', is involved in serious human rights violations including torture and extrajudicial killings.

Britain's youngest female double murderer, Lorraine Thorpe, has been given the opportunity to transfer to an open prison after serving years for the brutal killings of her father and his friend.

A report from the Committee to Protect Journalists reveals that Israel was responsible for two-thirds of the 129 journalist killings in 2025, marking a concerning trend in press safety.

Two police forces and NHS England have apologized for not acting on an earlier arrest warrant for Valdo Calocane, who went on to kill three people in Nottingham.

Prosecutors have detailed a list of individuals allegedly targeted by former President Duterte as part of his controversial anti-drug campaign.

Nick Reiner is set to appear in court for arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder related to the deaths of his parents, renowned director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner.

The trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has commenced at The Hague, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity for his role in extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs.