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A 19-year-old woman was shot during a jealousy-related dispute in Feira de Santana, Brazil, and remains hospitalized with no discharge date set.

UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem, arrives in Brazil to address women's challenges and advocate for stronger public policies.

Three individuals have been arrested following a stabbing incident involving a man in his 20s in Tjøme, Norway.

Nine individuals were injured in a mass shooting at a music venue in Cincinnati during a birthday celebration.

A 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old teenager were shot during an attack in Barra Mansa, Brazil, prompting an investigation by the local police.

The number of registered rapes in the Alto Tietê region decreased by 24.5% in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the state’s Public Security Secretariat.

A man was shot dead following a fight at a hookah lounge in Campo Grande, Brazil, where two individuals returned armed for revenge after being expelled from the venue.

A thirteen-year-old boy was stabbed on a bus in Genoa, shocking the local community and leaving the bus driver deeply affected.

Five individuals were killed in a rural house in Itabaiana, Paraíba, due to escalating violence between rival criminal factions.

A shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, has resulted in three fatalities, including the suspected shooter, and left at least 14 others injured.

A shooting incident at a bar in Austin, Texas, resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries, some critical, after police intervened.

A shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, has resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and left 14 others injured.

A fight broke out between two drunken men in a store in Šilalė, Lithuania, and continued outside, disturbing public order.

A drunken altercation occurred in a Šilalė store, leading to a public disturbance and the arrest of the suspect.

A man was stabbed in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, and was taken to the hospital with exposed intestines after being found by police seeking help.

Araraquara and São Carlos recorded a rise in intentional bodily harm cases in January 2023, according to the São Paulo State Department of Public Safety.

Domestic violence is a significant factor in over 40% of annual kidnappings in New South Wales, Australia, with recent high-profile cases highlighting the issue.

In Imperatriz, Brazil, two men were shot dead within six hours, with one victim being murdered in front of family members.

A violent mass brawl erupted in central Prague, with reports of knives being used.

Seven people killed in an attack in Plateau State, Nigeria, were buried during a ceremony marked by public protests against ongoing violence.

A man was arrested in Fortaleza after attempting to attack a woman with a knife and fleeing from municipal guards on a busy avenue.

A minor dispute among children escalated into a violent confrontation between two groups in Bhawani, Roorkee, leading to public unrest and fear.

A conflict involving a trolleybus driver in Kaunas led to an assault, with a woman verbally abusing the driver and a man breaking the glass door before fleeing the scene.

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 54-year-old man near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

The city of São Paulo recorded a significant drop in rape and homicide cases in January, according to recent data from the Secretary of Public Security (SSP).

Six suspects involved in the murder of a 22-year-old man were arrested in the Recôncavo and interior of Bahia during a police operation.

Dozens of synced videos provide a harrowing account of the Bondi attack, showcasing the bravery and desperation of those caught in the gunfire.

Councilwoman Aline Santos has publicly addressed the incident where she ran over her boyfriend after claiming he assaulted her, emphasizing her commitment to her role despite the personal turmoil.

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, has identified potential successors to the late drug lord 'El Mencho' within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assured the public that violence remains under control following his death.

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of another 17-year-old in Loutraki, Greece, following a violent incident.

Shogakukan halted the distribution of the manga 'Jōjin Kamen' due to the criminal background of its original author, Ichiro Kazu, leading to public apologies from the editorial team.

A 20-year-old woman named Cibele Felix de Lima was intentionally run over and assaulted following an argument at a party in Manaus, Brazil, and police are searching for the suspect, Luciano Vieira Gonçalves.

Details have emerged about the court proceedings surrounding the case of the brutal murder of a 15-year-old in Vilnius, which had significant public attention.

A recent Ipsos survey revealed that 49% of Brazilians consider crime and violence their primary concerns as of February, up from 41% in January.

Three men in Babtai physically fought over a verbal dispute, resulting in one being hospitalized.

A chaotic brawl during a hen do in Newcastle saw a woman knocked unconscious and her mother attempting to headbutt a police officer.

An 81-year-old man is facing charges for threatening middle school students with an air gun during a verbal altercation in Rentis, Greece.

The article discusses the alarming rise of knife attacks in Germany, occurring approximately every 18 minutes, and suggests the need for urgency in addressing this disturbing trend.

A controversial court ruling in Brazil that initially cleared a man of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has sparked outrage and led to a reaffirmation of his conviction by the appeals court after public pushback.

The death of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' sparked violence and disinformation in Mexico, with social media becoming a crucial but misleading source of information for the public.

The Public Ministry of Ceará has charged 109 supporters from organized fan groups in Ceará and Fortaleza following violent clashes prior to a football match known as Clássico-Rei.

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.

The TSE has approved a resolution that allows public campaign funding for security against political violence towards women but excludes these expenses from the calculation of the mandatory 30% female candidacy funding.

A 49-year-old woman was rescued from domestic imprisonment in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after an app motorcyclist alerted the authorities to her situation.

Concerns grow over Sharon Carr, Britain's youngest female murderer, potentially committing further violence as she is denied transfer to an open prison.

A 46-year-old man who shot and injured four minors in Aigio has been temporarily detained after appearing before a judge.

Renato Olímpio Paula, known as 'Oval', was arrested in Santos, Brazil, after shooting into the air during a Carnival event and destroying his phone when confronted by police.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred controversial tweets linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for investigation following public outcry.

A group of intoxicated youths got into a fight near the President's reception on Estonia's Independence Day, injuring a police officer who tried to break it up.

Solange Couto's controversial statement on Big Brother Brasil 26 has sparked outrage for trivializing serious issues such as abuse and public harassment.